Scandinavian Airlines Mouse Found in In-Flight Meal Causes Emergency Landing

Live Mouse in Flight Meal Sparks Concern

A passenger aboard a Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) flight discovered a live mouse in an in-flight meal served to her. The flight, destined for Spain's Malaga from Norway's Oslo, made an emergency landing in Copenhagen, Denmark, due to safety risks posed by the rodent.

Emergency Measures Taken

The emergency landing was prompted by the potential risk of the mouse chewing through electrical wires, as reported by the BBC. Witness Jarle Borrestad described the moment, noting that the mouse escaped when the meal box was opened. He added that surrounding passengers remained calm despite the unusual situation.

Airline's Response to Incident

Oystein Schmidt, a spokesperson for the airline, stated that this occurrence was rare and that measures would be implemented to prevent future incidents. "We have established procedures for such situations, including a thorough review with our suppliers to ensure this does not happen again," Schmidt explained.

Minimal Impact on Passengers

Despite the emergency landing, the diversion did not significantly extend the journey time. Passengers were subsequently flown to Malaga on another aircraft.