1.   That may delay takeoff.

2.   They can divert flights because of drunken passengers, refuse to fly because of mechanical problems, and delay a takeoff because of hunger pangs.

3.   Within seconds, two USAir flights on the ground told the tower they would delay their takeoffs because of the weather conditions.

4.   A late connecting flight further delayed takeoff from Charles de Gaulle airport, the brief Air France communique said.

5.   Although originally scheduled to fly out in the morning, the pilots delayed takeoff for hours while they checked weather reports and equipment and refueled.

6.   Although originally scheduled to fly out Wednesday morning, the pilots delayed takeoff for hours while they checked weather reports and equipment and refueled.

7.   He could delay takeoff up to a day and still arrive in time for the meetings in Okinawa.

8.   In an effort to get the best possible weather conditions, the takeoff was delayed twice.

9.   In San Jose, Costa Rica, a commercial airliner delayed takeoff on Tuesday after a pilot found pills scattered about the plane.

10.   Governor Mike Huckabee was expected to make a helicopter tour of the affected areas, but poor visibility delayed his takeoff, the spokesman said.