United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Rat grounds SriLankan Airlines plane for days
A rodent has caused havoc at Sri Lanka’s flag carrier, forcing a plane to be grounded for days.
The stowaway rat was spotted on a SriLankan Airlines Airbus A330 which flew from Lahore to Colombo.
It led to an aircraft search. The rat was eventually found dead.
“The aircraft was grounded for three days at Colombo,” an airline official said.
“The plane could not be flown without making sure that the rat was accounted for. It was found dead.”
The rat incident apparently caused a knock-on effect with delays across its fleet.
The state-owned airline has big debts and is seeking financial backers.
Aviation minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said the rat might scare off ‘the few investors’ interested in taking over the airline.
The airline has been up for sale for years.
Even an offer of $1 to take on its debts got no takers.
Related News Stories: Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai | Family-friendly hotel | Dubai …
Related News Stories:
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Bubba O’Keefe on Clarksdale’s Vibrant Music Scene
Commemorating Elvis and Embracing Tupelo’s Culture with Jennie Bradford Curlee
Craig Ray and the Expansion of the Blues Trail
Presenting Mississippi’s Cultural Trails with Katie Coats
Robert Terrell: A Journey Through BB King’s Influence
Rochelle Hicks: Celebrating Mississippi’s Musical Legacy
Exploring Jacksonville with Katie Mitura: The Flip Side of Florida
Tricia Handley-Hughes of Inteletravel announces the location for the TravelQuest 2025 conference
Insights from James Ferrara on Inteletravel’s Growth and Future
Tricia Handley-Hughes on Inteletravel’s Growth and Challenges
Tony from Gatto’s Pizza on Columbus’s Unique Pizza Trail
Sophia Hyder Hock on Global Social Inclusion in Tourism
Dozens fall ill in P&O Cruises ship outbreak
Woman dies after getting ‘entangled’ in baggage carousel
Turkish Airlines flight in emergency landing after pilot dies
Boy falls to death on cruise ship
Protestors now targeting Amsterdam cruise calls