Detroit-bound plane diverted to Canada after passenger from Ebola-hit region boarded ‘in error’, officials say
An Air France flight bound for Detroit was diverted to Canada after a passenger from an Ebola-affected region boarded by mistake. The passenger was removed upon landing in Montreal, and there were no confirmed cases of Ebola at that time. The U.S. has implemented travel restrictions due to an ongoing Ebola outbreak in Africa.
- ▪The flight was rerouted to Montreal after a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo boarded in error.
- ▪U.S. Customs and Border Protection took action to prevent the plane from landing in Detroit.
- ▪Enhanced travel screening and entry restrictions were implemented in the U.S. due to the Ebola outbreak.
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Ebola Detroit-bound plane diverted to Canada after passenger from Ebola-hit region boarded ‘in error’, officials say US implemented entry restrictions Monday due to Ebola outbreak with 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases in Africa By Stephen Sorace Fox News Published May 21, 2026 7:58am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 20 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An Air France flight headed for Detroit was rerouted to Canada mid-journey after authorities realized a passenger linked to an Ebola outbreak zone in Africa had boarded the plane "in error," officials said Wednesday.
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