Mumbai: Mumbai International Airport Ltd was put to severe embarrassment when a rat on its premises ferreted its way on to an overseas flight and arrived at Doha International Airport last week. The crew of the flight were wishing people as they deplaned after the three hour, 25 minute flight when they came face to face with the unauthorised lowlife from India.
At least four airlines - Jet, Continental, Emirates and Qatar - have reported rat sightings along bay numbers 48 to 55 at Mumbai international airport, where there is a sudden rat menace. Officials have narrowed down the problem spots to the aerobridges where the rats are believed to be nesting and breeding.
"Rodents are a cause of worry as they could damage sensitive aircraft wiring, and this would mean disaster," an American pilot who docks his aircraft at these bays, and who has brought the matter to the notice of his superiors, said. "Rats are fond of gnawing off the insulation paddings in aircraft. This could result in malfunctioning or failure of aircraft systems," he added.
30/08/13 Aditya Anand/Mumbai Mirror
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At least four airlines - Jet, Continental, Emirates and Qatar - have reported rat sightings along bay numbers 48 to 55 at Mumbai international airport, where there is a sudden rat menace. Officials have narrowed down the problem spots to the aerobridges where the rats are believed to be nesting and breeding.
"Rodents are a cause of worry as they could damage sensitive aircraft wiring, and this would mean disaster," an American pilot who docks his aircraft at these bays, and who has brought the matter to the notice of his superiors, said. "Rats are fond of gnawing off the insulation paddings in aircraft. This could result in malfunctioning or failure of aircraft systems," he added.
30/08/13 Aditya Anand/Mumbai Mirror
