Qantas flight grounded after bedbug outbreak
A Qantas flight from Italy to Australia was cancelled on Saturday, after an outbreak of bedbugs on the plane.
TL;DR
- A Qantas flight from Rome to Perth was cancelled on Saturday due to a bedbug outbreak.
- Passengers on the preceding flight from Perth to Rome reported being bitten by bugs.
- The aircraft was grounded for a deep clean, and affected passengers were rebooked.
- Bedbugs can cause itchy bites but typically do not lead to serious health problems.
- Bedbug infestations have caused travel disruptions for train services and other airlines in the past.