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  "id": 14146045,
  "title": "Qantas plane grounded after passengers complain of bedbug bites",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/qantas-plane-grounded-after-passengers-complain-of-bedbug-bites",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-13T07:05:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/qantas-flight-rome-grounded-bedbugs-6455136"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Qantas cancelled a flight from Rome to Australia after passengers on the previous leg reported being bitten by bedbugs, according to media reports. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft was deep cleaned and passengers were given accommodation, rebooked on alternative flights within 48 hours. Bedbugs, which feed on human blood, can cause itchy welts but generally do not lead to serious complications. The airline stated they regularly clean and disinfect aircraft cabins, but infestations can still occur.",
  "summary": "Passengers travelling on Qantas flight QF5 from Perth to Rome last Friday (Oct 9) complained of being bitten by bedbugs.",
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        "outlet": "KahawaTungu",
        "title": "Qantas flight grounded after bedbug outbreak",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/qantas-flight-grounded-after-bedbug-outbreak",
        "published": "2026-10-13T04:03:55.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian",
        "title": "Bedbug infestation forces Qantas to ground plane in Rome",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/bedbug-infestation-forces-qantas-to-ground-plane-in-rome",
        "published": "2026-10-13T04:21:25.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Qantas flight grounded after bedbug outbreak",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/qantas-flight-grounded-after-bedbug-outbreak",
        "published": "2026-10-13T07:44:37.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}