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Air France flight to US diverted to Montreal due to Ebola travel restrictions

Air France flight to US diverted to Montreal due to Ebola travel restrictions

Summary

An Air France flight headed to Detroit was redirected to Montreal after a passenger from Congo boarded by mistake. The passenger was not allowed to enter the US because of current Ebola travel restrictions designed to prevent the virus from spreading.

Key Facts

  • The flight was originally going from Paris to Detroit.
  • A passenger from Congo boarded the flight in Paris.
  • US rules currently restrict entry from some areas to stop Ebola from spreading.
  • The passenger should not have been allowed to board the plane.
  • The flight was forced to land in Montreal instead of Detroit.
  • The information was confirmed by US Customs and Border Protection.
  • These restrictions are part of health measures linked to the Ebola outbreak.
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