Goats Sacrificed for Problem Airplane

(Kathmandu, Nepal) I don't have an airplane so the benefits of sacrificial goat maintenance is beyond me.

Officials at Nepal's state-run airline have sacrificed two goats to appease Akash Bhairab, the Hindu sky god, following technical problems with one of its Boeing 757 aircraft, the carrier said Tuesday.

Nepal Airlines, which has two Boeing aircraft, has had to suspend some services in recent weeks due the problem.

The goats were sacrificed in front of the troublesome aircraft Sunday at Nepal's only international airport in Kathmandu in accordance with Hindu traditions, an official said.

Apparently, it worked. The plane resumed flying. Nonetheless, if one is flying Nepal Airlines and an animal is sacrificed in front of your plane, you might want to think about taking a later flight.

Tip: Bubba Burton