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Bedbugs found in plane's economy seats force major airline to cancel…
The Qantas Boeing 787 flew Perth to Rome, and a passenger says bugs crawled over her blankets; a later flight was canceled.
Watch it as it aired: Hank Ledger on this story, from BBN Tonight at 8:45 PM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are Fox News's, the jokes are ours.
At a glance
- First reported by Fox News: “Bedbugs found in plane's economy seats force major airline to cancel flight”.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 8:45 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger.
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What BBN said about it

Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentA passenger says bedbugs crawled over her belongings and blankets in economy, and the next flight was canceled.

Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentRight now a traveler is walking out with a suitcase, and I'm told he flies economy a lot. Sir, a word?
Lionel ArceneauxThirty years in economy, and the bugs finally got a flight canceled. I asked for a blanket once and got a lecture.

Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentSo the bugs got the upgrade. And if the desk ever needs a correspondent who can handle a crowded seat, I'm available.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThank you, Skip. Check your seat.

Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentIs that a yes?

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe bugs have better attendance.
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