Cockroach Infestation Delays Luggage at Manchester Airport

Passengers on Royal Air Maroc flight AT818 from Casablanca to Manchester faced a distressing situation when they discovered a cockroach infestation in the plane's hold upon arrival on August 15. While some luggage was retrieved, more than 100 travelers were left without their bags for several days as the affected cargo hold was sealed for health and safety reasons. The plane returned to Casablanca with the luggage still onboard, leaving passengers without updates on when they might receive their belongings. One passenger, Karen Gee, tracked her luggage via AirTag and confirmed it remained in Casablanca days later. The aircraft has since resumed service to other destinations, raising concerns among passengers about the state of their luggage. No official communication was provided to passengers regarding the situation, leading to frustration and anxiety about potential infestations in their belongings.