A longhaul KLM flight across the Atlantic turned into a logistical mess after a large rat was discovered onboard, an incident that ultimately left hundreds of passengers stranded in the Caribbean.
— Surajit (@surajit_ghosh2) December 13, 2025
KLM said it was not immediately clear how the animal boarded the aircraft (it’s clear to me, as I’ll explain below). The airline confirmed that the plane could not operate again until it had been fully cleaned and inspected, a process that took longer than expected due to local logistics.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Live and Let's Fly.
