Air France flight diverted to Montreal over Congolese passenger amid Ebola fears
An Air France flight bound for the United States was diverted to Montreal after a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo was identified on board. The diversion took place on 21 May 2026 and was linked to Ebola-related border restrictions affecting recent visitors from the African country. The incident disrupted the flight's planned route and brought public-health screening rules into an aviation setting.The confirmed details are limited, but the immediate trigger was the presence of a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo on the aircraft. The United States has closed its borders to recent visitors from the country,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 13:30 LONDON
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