Cow Conspiracy: Why Flights at Ahmedabad Airport Had to Take a Detour
Picture this: a calm morning at Sardar Vallabhbhai International Airport, when suddenly a moo‑over-over of an unexpected guest appears. A cow, obviously in the mood for a leisure stroll, decides that the runway is its personal runway. The result? A scramble of pilots and airport staff, a land‑slide of flight schedules, and a headline that reads like a scene from a wildlife drama.
How the Moo‑f- we arrived?
While the city of Ahmedabad awakes, the cows are obviously working hard to keep one thing: the runway off their turf. A hefty Bovus Bovinstic entered the cargo gate like a stealthy intruder. Security personnel, armed with sticks and air guns, tried to herd the bovine like a medieval “king of the jungle.”
Three key “moo‑f” moments:
- A flight from Abu Dhabi and a cargo plane had to make a tangent trip to Mumbai when the pilot spotted the ruminant.
- Five domestic flights that were meant to land at Ahmedabad were stalled—like a flat‑tire—whatever sou‑ex.
- Specifically, one flight from Surat was on route to Delhi but hit the cow seconds before take‑off, a real “buffalo blip” moment.
History of Animal‑ville
Don’t worry, this isn’t the first time animals have decided to “take a break” from airport duties:
- Back in February last year, a rabbit frightfully broke the take‑off line for an IndiGo flight.
- June 2016 saw a flight to Chennai “saw‑out” after monkeys slid onto the runway.
- And in 2014, a heading towards Delhi had a buffalo causing a “bump‑in” before departure—circustrading style.
Apparently, for a few years, the Indian frontier of aviation has been a playground for wild creatures.
Behind the Scenes: Words from the Desk
When the auditions of animals take a turn into contenders for safety, the Airport Authority of India (AAI) has put the front‑lines of responsibility into the spotlight.
AAI has ordered an inquiry in a bid to ensure that after this animal episode, future flights don’t have to escape a “special ride‑through.”
Quoted on the matter:
AAI co‑chairman, said: “The director of Ahmedabad airport has to investigate any human negligence involved.” We’re putting the Elephant’s foot in a handler’s hat to find out how this baa‑ble occurred.
By the time the transmitter is allowed to send the official voice‑over of safety checks, AAI has already prepared “strict pros and cons” for Moo‑sical, recommending that the lines and sounds that run airport safety be enforced to avoid the chaos of animals jumping onto runways.
