Flight Canceled Due to Bed Bugs Biting Passengers
October 13, 2026
A flight from Rome to Australia was canceled following reports of bed bugs biting passengers during a previous 17-hour journey. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner underwent deep cleaning, leading to the cancellation of subsequent flights. Affected passengers were provided accommodation and new bookings. Bed bugs are difficult to eliminate and have caused issues on other modes of transportation in the past. Cleaning and temperature treatments are necessary to address the problem.