Guess the time on that road trip could be better spent huh? We had a go around at JFK in May, international flight. Sources close to the matter say additional details are expected to emerge soon.

Background and Context

What is happening now can be traced back to a series of decisions and events that preceded it.

Not enough space between us and the plane landing in front.

Took forever to go around and in advance of that we were in a holding pattern for 40 minutes.

It has also emerged that afterward we got ripped off by a fake Uber.

Political Implications

Those with expertise in the area say the timing of this development is particularly notable.

In 50 years of flying that's the first go around I've experienced.

It has also emerged that considering take off and landing are the most crucial parts of a flight, it's not a good feeling.

Reports further indicate that in February 2008, returning from Zürich, our Continental Airlines plane had just barely touched down at Newark International ( Liberty) Airport ( EWR) when the engines suddenly roared back up and we lifted off again.

What This Means for Americans

The downstream effects of this situation are being assessed by officials and experts alike.

Moments later, the pilot announced that we'd land again in a few minutes... once the flight that had landed prior to ours was no longer on the runway.

Of particular significance is the fact that go arounds can be applied for several reasons, but a last minute go around to avoid a collision sounds like the result of an understaffed control room.

Alongside the primary story, we need both modernized technology and increased staffing.

What Comes Next

This remains an active and fast-moving story. With significant stakes and wide-ranging implications, the next few days are expected to bring greater clarity on several outstanding questions.