The outbreak was detected on October 9 after travellers on flight QF5 from Perth to Rome reported being bitten by bugs mid-flight. Passengers were given antihistamines on medical advice. However, the plane reportedly ran out of the medication. Qantas was then forced to cancel the return flight from Rome to Perth on Saturday, with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner taken out of service for a deep clean and fumigation. According to the airline, affected passengers were provided with accommodation and rebooked on alternative flights within 48 hours of their original departure. #travel #fyp #qantas #traveltok #bedbugs