Bedbug infestation forces Qantas to ground plane in Rome
A Qantas Boeing 787 Dreamliner was grounded in Rome after bedbugs were discovered in the economy section following a flight from Perth. The airline apologized for the disruption and confirmed that the aircraft underwent deep cleaning.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the operational challenges airlines face regarding hygiene and the potential for international travel to spread pests.
A Qantas 787 Dreamliner was pulled out of service at Rome airport after bedbugs were discovered on a flight from Perth. Photograph: Alexi Rosenfeld/JM/Getty Images for Qantas A Qantas 787 Dreamliner was pulled out of service at Rome airport after bedbugs were discovered on a flight from Perth. Photograph: Alexi Rosenfeld/JM/Getty Images for Qantas Qantas Bedbug infestation forces Qantas to ground plane in Rome Aircraft taken out of operation after flight from Perth after the discovery of parasitic insects on board
Prefer the Guardian on Google Qantas has been forced to ground a plane in Rome after bedbugs were discovered on the aircraft on its way from Perth.
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