A Delta flight from Amsterdam to Michigan was forced to turn around after maggots began raining down on passengers from the overhead bin.
It had been one hour into the eight-hour flight yesterday when maggots began falling out of a traveller’s open suitcase onto passengers sitting in economy seats, The Independent reports.
The plane was turned around, and passengers were instructed to disembark the aircraft.
The carry-on, which had contained rotting fish, was destroyed and its owner was questioned.
The aircraft was also deep cleaned.
In a statement, a Delta spokesperson told The Independent Flight 133 AMS-DTW was "interrupted due to an improperly packed carry-on bag".
"The aircraft returned to the gate and passengers were placed on the next available flight. The aircraft was removed from service for cleaning."
The travellers were compensated with 8000 air miles, a hotel room and a US$30 (NZ$49.30) meal ticket if they were delayed overnight.
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