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Bedbug outbreak grounds Australia flight, stranding passengers in Italy
Original: Passengers stranded in Italy after bedbug outbreak grounds long-haul flight to Australia
Passengers travelling from Italy to Australia have been left stranded after a long-haul flight was grounded following a bedbug outbreak on the aircraft. Travellers face uncertain waits as the airline deals with the infestation and arranges alternative plans. The incident adds to a string of recent bedbug scares affecting international travel, drawing attention to pest problems on planes.
Why now: Bedbug outbreaks on planes and in travel hubs have been a recurring concern, so a grounded long-haul flight is drawing attention.
Evidence
- Passengers stranded in Italy after bedbug outbreak grounds long-haul flight to Australia · The Independent
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