According to Bernews, KLM Flight 685 was diverted to Bermuda
after the smell of a herd of swine from below decks wafted through the cabin. Many people enjoy swimming with the pigs in the Bahamas, while many enjoy having bacon and eggs in the morning. However, most aren’t fond of flying at 40,000 feet with the “aroma of 100 pigs.” No one ever said flying had to be a bore. Of all
the most common reasons for flight diversions
, pigs are typically not one of them.
KLM flight diverts to Bermuda after 100 pigs caused a stench
KLM Flight 685 (en route from Amsterdam to Mexico City) was operated by a Boeing 787-9
(registered PH-BHA). It had 269 people on board and around 100 pigs in the cargo hold. According to The Aviation Herald, the aircrew took the decision to divert to Bermuda’s LF Wade International Airport for a fresh air break while flying 70 nautical miles north of Bermuda.
Photo: KLM
The crew reported an “obnoxious smell from cargo coming from pigs probably, which may have something to do with the oxygen environment in the cockpit.” Separately, Amsterdam’s
Schiphol Airport has recently employed the assistance of pigs to battle the geese
in the area to reduce the risk of bird strikes.
“LF Wade International Airport had an unexpected arrival yesterday evening when KLM flight 685, operated by a Boeing B787-9, traveling from Amsterdam [AMS] to Mexico City [MEX], made an unscheduled landing in Bermuda. The reason? The distinctive aroma of 100 pigs traveling in the cargo hold prompted the flight crew to divert to Bermuda for a fresh-air break.” – Spokesperson
The diversion was not an emergency. There was no Mayday call, no PAN call, and no emergency services were required. The pigs were unloaded and taken to a “secure location at the island during their impromptu holiday stayover.” The Boeing 787-9 remained in Bermuda for around 30.5 hours and then continued its flight to Mexico City.
The spokesperson also said, “The 259 passengers and crew, who surely never expected their journey to go hog wild, were processed through immigration and are being accommodated at local hotels, thanks to the swift coordination between Skyport, local authorities, and Delta Air Lines, KLM’s airline partner. Meanwhile, the pigs—living high on the hog during their impromptu holiday stopover—are being cared for at a secure location on the island, with assistance from a government veterinarian.”
The Bermuda Government, Menzies, Delta, and Skyport all worked closely to “ensure the pigs were treated humanely.” The publication pointed out that the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda is committed to carrying for all its visitors – whether they are unexpected or have two or four legs.
KLM’s limited space for pets, room for 100 pigs
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On KLM’s webpage “Reservation for Pets,” the airline states, “While we love all pets, we only transport cats and dogs in our cabin and hold. This way, we can safeguard the health, safety, and comfort of all our passengers – including animals.” It also explains “There’s limited space for pets in our aircraft; the number of pets we can bring depends on the type of aircraft, destination, and operating airline.” It seems there’s limited room for kitties and pooches but room for 100 boars.
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Bermuda has a long history with pigs
Bermuda has a long history with pigs, with the earliest settlers introducing them to the island. The island was named after Spanish explorer Juan de Bermúdez, who discovered the archipelago in 1505. Bernews states that the nighttime grunts of the islands’ pigs, mingled with the haunting calls of the Bermuda cahow, created eerie sounds that mystified early sailors, earning it the nickname “Devil’s Isle.”
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The English first permanently settled Bermuda in 1612, making it the second English settlement in North America (after Jamestown in 1607 and before Plymouth in 1620). It was also one of the British North American colonies the British managed to hold onto after most of them seceded from the United States in 1776.
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