Qantas flight grounded over bedbugs; Sydney Airport security strikes cause delays
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A Qantas service from Perth to Rome was halted after passengers reported bedbugs, while separate security strikes at Sydney Airport on October 16 led to extended queues.
Bedbug infestation
A Qantas flight operating from Perth, Australia to Rome was grounded after passengers said they saw bedbugs on clothing, blankets and the window area in the economy section. Qantas said the problem was limited to the economy portion, that the crew performed a deep clean, and that all affected passengers were rebooked on other flights for Saturday.
Sydney security strikes
Passengers departing Sydney Airport on Friday, 16 October, faced longer security queues because of two four‑hour strikes, scheduled from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Australian Eastern Daylight Time. The Transport Workers’ Union announced the action on 14 October as part of a dispute with security contractor Certis. Qantas offered eligible passengers the option to change flights to 15, 16 or 17 October, waiving change fees but possibly requiring a fare difference. Virgin Australia said screening would remain open but might operate at reduced capacity, and Jetstar warned of possible delays for passengers travelling through international Terminal 1 and domestic Terminal 2.
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