Lucknow, March 3 -- In response to the weekend rush and overcrowding at airline counters, the Chaudhary Charan Singh (CCS) International Airport in Lucknow said it has deployed an additional 30 per cent of staff to work in the night and morning shifts.

Over the weekend, the airport witnessed a heavy rush of passengers even as many were seen arguing with airline staff for a refund of tickets.

The rush was due to the airport undergoing runway recarpeting works, which began on Saturday and will continue for more than four months till July 15, restricting flight operations to night and morning hours. Till July 15, about 132 flights will be operated between 6 pm and 10 am.

"Ground staff and security teams will take on extra duties to ensure...