KLM B789 near Bermuda on Dec 13th 2024, pigs do and can't fly
Last Update: December 15, 2024 / 14:49:07 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Dec 13, 2024
Classification
Incident
Airline
KLM
Flight number
KL-685
Departure
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Destination
Mexico City, Mexico
Aircraft Registration
PH-BHA
Aircraft Type
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
ICAO Type Designator
B789
The aircraft remained on the ground in Bermuda for about 30.5 hours before continuing the flight to Mexico City.
Bermuda's government stated that they are committed to care for all visitors, whether they walk on two legs or trot on four. While the passengers and crew were taken to hotels, the pigs were taken to a secure location at the island during their impromptu holiday stayover.
Aircraft Registration Data
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Dec 13, 2024
Classification
Incident
Airline
KLM
Flight number
KL-685
Departure
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Destination
Mexico City, Mexico
Aircraft Registration
PH-BHA
Aircraft Type
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
ICAO Type Designator
B789
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