Bedbug infestation forces Qantas to ground plane in Rome

Bedbug infestation forces Qantas to ground plane in Rome

Qantas has temporarily grounded a Boeing aircraft at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport after crew discovered bedbugs on the plane that had arrived from Perth. The airline said the infestation posed a health risk and the aircraft will undergo thorough cleaning before returning to service. Passengers were relocated and the incident highlights biosecurity concerns for international flights.