Norwegian Flight to Spain Makes Emergency Landing in Denmark After Mouse Escapes In-Flight Meal

A flight from Oslo, Norway to Malaga, Spain was forced to make an emergency landing due to an unexpected incident involving a small rodent.

Unfortunate Encounter The

Scandinavian Airlines flight encountered an unexpected turn of events when a passenger's in-flight meal was discovered to be accompanied by a mouse. According to reports by CBS News partner, BBC News, the airline was transporting passengers from Oslo, Norway to Malaga, Spain.

The incident occurred when a passenger's meal was opened, revealing the presence of a mouse that had apparently booked a one-way ticket in the meal box.

Passenger Gazes Sends Shocking Surprise

Passenger Jarle Borrestad recounted the experience to BBC, stating that he was seated next to the unfortunate diner. As the woman unwrapped her boxed meal, the mouse made an unplanned appearance, scuttling out to the astonishment of those present.

Borrestad's swift reaction involved pulling his socks over his pants and legs, an attempt to prevent the mouse from making an unwelcome ascent, although he noted that fellow passengers remained remarkably composed and unperturbed by the surprise guest.

Following standard protocol, the airline's spokesperson Oystein Schmidt confirmed to AFP that the decision to make an emergency landing in Copenhagen, Denmark was in accordance with airline procedures. Mice and other rodents can potentially pose safety hazards during flights, with the potential to damage critical systems such as electrical wiring.

Reviewing Safety Procedures

Despite the fly inducing unfortunate incident being exceptionally rare, Schmidt assured that the suppliers of the in-flight meals would undergo scrutiny to prevent a recurrence of such an occurrence. The airline's commitment to safety and passenger comfort remained evident throughout the incident.

In the aftermath of the unexpected delay and subsequent emergency landing, passengers were seamlessly transferred to an alternate aircraft to continue their journey to Spain. The time consumed during the ordeal amounted to a mere few hours, a comparatively trivial disruption in the grand scheme of travel.