Qantas cancels its Rome-to-Perth flight QF6 after a reported bed bug outbreak linked to the aircraft’s previous journey. Multiple outlets report that passengers on the earlier Qantas flight complained of being bitten, prompting concerns about potential bed bugs onboard.
BBC News and other reports say the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is booked for extra cleaning, and the affected flight is cancelled as a result. Passengers on QF6 are reportedly provided with medication, according to PerthNow, and some accounts describe travelers facing disruption and delays while cleaning is carried out. Stuff.co.nz and The Age (Melbourne) note the initial incident involved passengers who complained of bites on QF5 travelling from Perth to Rome on 9 October.
While the outlets describe similar events, they differ in emphasis: some focus on the initial complaints and grounding trigger, while others highlight passenger treatment and the extent of travel disruption before the aircraft is cleared to resume service.
