New York politician misses flight due to Chick-fil-A run

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New York politician misses flight due to Chick-fil-A run

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By Sky Industry News

Aug 22, 2024

A New York politician was denied boarding on an American Airlines flight after leaving the gate area to purchase a Chick-fil-A sandwich, resulting in a missed opportunity to attend the Democratic National Convention.

Albany County Executive Dan McCoy attempted to board his flight after returning with food, only to find the boarding doors closed. According to witnesses, McCoy "dropped his name several times" but the gate agent "didn't care or know who he was." McCoy reportedly stated that he was the county executive and mentioned his planned meeting with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. He also noted his role overseeing the airport.

The gate agent responded, "You shouldn’t have gone and gotten food; you would have made your flight."

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Following this exchange, McCoy and an accompanying staff member booked another flight to Chicago on a different airline. The specific airline remains unconfirmed.

McCoy's spokesperson did not provide details on the incident: "I can’t speak to what happened or didn’t happen at the airport."

As County Executive, McCoy appoints three of the seven members of Albany International Airport's authority board. Despite this influence, he has limited control over airline operations compared to larger entities like the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

In light of recent events, McCoy has announced that he is ruling out pursuing a position at the airport.

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