Some people are under the misconception that they are safe from all types of pests when they travel via airplanes. As some airline travelers are finding out, creepy crawling pests are not immune to the high altitudes of airline travel. WCNC.com reported on November 11, 2011 that a couple who was flying from Charlotte to Houston was shocked to discover cockroaches living among the interior of their airplane. They claim that their inflight service included a visit from an uninvited overhead creeper that reared its ugly head as it emerged from the seats overhead light fixture. They also claim that they had to dispose of many personal belongings after they discovered cockroaches running throughout the overhead luggage storage compartments. They are suing the airline for a multitude of reasons for a whopping $100,000! Ouch! You may read the story here.
In another story that will likely make your skin crawl, Elliott.org reported on December 13, 2011 that a woman claims that she was recently attacked by bed bugs or fleas while traveling via airplane from Atlanta to New York. The woman never found any bugs, but says that she was covered in bites after her flight.
Please check back on Monday for the conclusion.
