Overview
- Cabin crew monitored the animal during flight, and passengers remained calm according to the airline.
- The rodent was discovered while the plane was over water, so the pilot continued to Aruba as the nearest practical landing.
- More than 250 travelers were affected as the onward flight was canceled and the aircraft taken out of service.
- Affected passengers received overnight accommodation while KLM arranged alternative flights.
- The airline says it does not know how the rat boarded, and a passenger video of the incident has circulated widely.