An Air France flight traveling from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Detroit Metro Airport was diverted to Montreal on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, to remove a passenger over Ebola exposure concerns.
The passenger, who originated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, boarded the aircraft despite recent United States travel restrictions implemented on May 18 due to an expanding Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan.
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United States Customs and Border Protection officials discovered the passenger's presence while the flight was airborne, prompting the immediate diversion to Canada where the individual was removed from the plane.
The traveler has not been confirmed to be infected with the virus as of Wednesday evening, and the flight eventually landed at Detroit Metro Airport at 8:20 p.
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"Regarding your inquiry, you will need to contact Customs & Border Protection or the CDC," said Detroit Metropolitan Airport officials in a statement reported by FOX 2.
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The incident triggered online discussions regarding border enforcement protocols, with users on Instagram questioning how the passenger bypassed pre-boarding passport checks amid the heightened travel restrictions.
