An AA jet landed in ORD in the early morning before the beginning of a typical busy day. Expecting the usual complex taxi instructions, they instead had the following exchange:
American 123:
“Morning, O’Hare Ground. American 123 clearing 32 left for K8.”
O’Hare Ground Control:
“American 327, O’Hare Ground. Good morning. Taxi to the gate.”
[Long pause.]
American 123:
“Do you care how we get there?”
O’Hare Ground Control:
“Just stay off the grass, and don’t cross any runways.”
T. J. A.
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