Bedbug infestation forces Qantas to ground plane in Rome
Summary
Qantas had to stop using a Boeing 787 plane in Rome because bedbugs were found in the economy section after flying from Perth. The flight from Rome to Perth was canceled so the plane could be cleaned deeply, and affected passengers were rebooked and given accommodation.Key Facts
- Bedbugs were found in the front part of the economy seats on a Qantas flight from Perth to Rome on October 9.
- The plane was grounded in Rome and the flight back to Perth on October 10 was canceled for cleaning.
- Bedbugs are small insects that bite humans and feed on blood but do not fly.
- Experts say bedbugs likely came onto the plane in passengers’ luggage or clothes.
- Qantas regularly cleans its aircraft and uses disinfectant every 50 days.
- Passengers affected by the cancellation were offered places to stay and new flights within two days.
- Bedbugs are hard to eliminate because they hide in small spaces and can survive without feeding for a long time.
- Travel can spread bedbugs because they latch onto clothing and luggage from infested places like hotels.
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