The KLM Royal Dutch Airlines plane had to divert its route due to the “strong smell” of 100 live pigs in the cargo hold.
Last Friday (13), a flight from KLM Royal Dutch Airlines had to divert its route because the strong smell of 100 live pigs reached the cabin. The plane was on a 26-hour flight from Amsterdam to Mexico City.
“The distinctive aroma of 100 pigs traveling in the cargo hold caused the crew to divert to Bermuda for an outdoor break, as the smell had affected the cabin environment,” said Bermuda Skyport Corporation Limited.
Around 259 passengers and crew had to stay in hotels on the island of Bermuda on Saturday. The animals were examined by veterinarians. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines did not disclose the reasons for transporting the pigs.
A video shared on the Bermuda Skyport Facebook page shows the pigs being loaded onto a cargo plane.
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The flight arrived at its original destination 26 hours later than expected.
Photos and video: Facebook Bermuda Skyport Corporation Limited. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.