Cat-titude problem: Cat 'hijacks' flight to Germany, passengers grounded for two days | WATCH

Viral Video: A mischievous cat caused a major disruption, leading to a two-day delay after sneaking onto a Ryanair flight in Rome and retreating into the aircraft's electrical bay. This incident highlights the unexpected challenges airlines face, from technical malfunctions to the occasional adventurous animal.

Miaows and Mayhem

Crew members heard meowing sounds during pre-flight checks as passengers boarded the Boeing 7371. The sound led them to discover a cat inside a forward electrical and equipment bay1. Initial capture attempts failed, and the cat moved further into the aircraft's internal compartments1. The engineers tried to access the cat by removing forward cargo compartment panels without success.

A Purr-plexing Predicament

As the cat moved through the air-stair compartment to the back of the main electrical bay, the official report described the situation1. Despite removing panels for access, the cat evaded capture, moving through the aircraft's internal spaces1. "The cat was a stowaway but could have caused major problems at 30,000ft," a source said, noting the potential danger1. The source also noted the incident would cost Ryanair tens of thousands of pounds1.

The Great Escape

The aircraft remained grounded at Rome airport for two days1. Eventually, the cat was filmed casually walking down the aircraft steps after a door was left open15. The Boeing 737 resumed service with a flight to Germany1. This isn’t the first time a cat has wreaked havoc on an airplane8. In 2021, a flight from Sudan to Qatar was forced to return to its departure point after a loose cat attacked the pilot shortly after takeoff.