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Bedbug infestation grounds Qantas flight in Rome
Original: qantas flight bed bugs
Qantas has been forced to take a plane out of service in Rome after a bedbug infestation was discovered on board, with the aircraft grounded for cleaning and treatment. The incident has drawn widespread attention in Australia, with travellers sharing concerns about hygiene standards and pest problems on long-haul flights as reports of the disruption circulate widely.
Why now: A major airline grounding a plane over bedbugs is unusual and raises concerns for travellers about hygiene on long-haul flights.
Evidence
- Bedbug infestation forces Qantas to ground plane in Rome · The Guardian
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