IndiGo flight aborts take-off due to monkeys on runway
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 07:11 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
An IndiGo flight at Lucknow airport had to abort its take-off after monkeys were spotted on the runway. A significant amount of fuel was consumed during the aborted take-off, causing delays and affecting the departure schedule of other flights.
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