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50 flights affected as snag disrupts Lko airport ops
The crane malfunctioned and remained stuck at a height beyond permissible limits, obstructing aircraft movements.
Flight operations at Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh (CCS) Airport faced disruptions on Tuesday due to a technical snag in a crane.
The crane, deployed for the ongoing phase 2 expansion of Terminal 3, malfunctioned and remained stuck at a height beyond permissible limits, obstructing aircraft movements.
This affected 50 flights—48 domestic and two international.
An airport spokesperson said: “...the crane encountered a technical issue and became stuck at a height that compromised safe flight operations... the airport was able to resume flight operations at 3:40 pm. About 48 domestic and two international departure flights were impacted. However, airlines have taken adequate measures to re-schedule their operations...”
“Adequate measures were taken to increase seating capacities in waiting areas for visitors and passengers arriving early, ensuring basic amenities are in place. We regret the inconvenience caused to the passengers and convey our gratitude for their patience and understanding. CCSI Airport is committed and will continue to strive to provide seamless travel experience and enhanced infrastructure to improve passenger experience,” the official added.
