Qantas cancels Rome-to-Perth flight after bedbugs found in economy seats
Qantas Airways Limited apologized after a bedbug infestation led to the cancellation of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner service, with passengers reporting bites.
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What happened
Qantas canceled a Rome-to-Perth flight after a bedbug infestation was found in the economy cabin during an earlier trip. Passengers on the nearly 17-hour Perth-to-Rome journey reported being bitten on October 9. Travelers first alerted the crew to the bugs during the initial Sydney-to-Perth leg.
Why it matters
The cancellation allowed engineers and maintenance teams to carry out a deep clean of the aircraft. Qantas has apologized to customers for the disruption.
Coverage
- Bedbugs found in plane's economy seats force major airline to cancel flight (Fox News)
- How to check for bedbugs in your hotel room – and what to do if you spot one (The Independent)
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