Qantas Aircraft Grounded Following Bedbug Infestation

An aircraft operated by Australian airline Qantas was grounded after bedbugs were discovered on board.

Passengers on flight #QF5 from Perth to Rome on October 9 reported being bitten by bedbugs during the approximately 17-hour journey. Cabin crew provided antihistamine medication to relieve itching, but supplies reportedly ran out.

Following the incident, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner was taken out of service for extensive cleaning. The return flight #QF6 from Rome to Perth was cancelled, leaving some passengers facing travel delays of up to two days.