"Bob Gardner" wrote in message
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Never parse a controller's transmissions in an attempt to analyze his or
her
intentions. I don't know how you phrased your transmission regarding the
change in destination, but my guess is that it did not contain enough
information.


He wanted to change his destination. He conveys that to the controller by
saying, "I'd like to change my destination to (insert airport here)", and,
if necessary, "via (insert route here)." That's all the information needed.