'There was a big bump': Plane clips another aircraft at US airport
The wingtip of a plane loaded with passengers has clipped the auxiliary power unit of a parked empty aircraft as it pushed back from the gate at a small US airport. Both planes at Punta Gorda Airport are owned by Allegiant Air, according to a statement from the airline, which said there were no injuries. The 136 passengers and six crew members of the Springfield, Illinois-bound plane had to disembark, and the flight was cancelled. Passengers had the option of getting on another flight or receiving a full refund. They also were given US$250 per itinerary, as well as US$150 vouchers, Allegiant said.<br/>
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'There was a big bump': Plane clips another aircraft at US airport
The wingtip of a plane loaded with passengers has clipped the auxiliary power unit of a parked empty aircraft as it pushed back from the gate at a small US airport. Both planes at Punta Gorda Airport are owned by Allegiant Air, according to a statement from the airline, which said there were no injuries. The 136 passengers and six crew members of the Springfield, Illinois-bound plane had to disembark, and the flight was cancelled. Passengers had the option of getting on another flight or receiving a full refund. They also were given US$250 per itinerary, as well as US$150 vouchers, Allegiant said.<br/>
