OAKLAND, California (KTRK) -- A real pest was behind a flight cancellation in Oakland: A rat.
The Alaska Airlines flight was en route to Portland from Oakland when it was forced to stay grounded after a rodent ran from a jet bridge into the plane's cabin.
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Passengers were frustrated by the travel delay but understood it was beyond anyone's control. Some were just amazed that such a small animal could cause such a big problem.
The plane will not be allowed to return to service until mechanics make sure the rodent didn't cause any damage.
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Also, exterminators will need to certify that the plane is rodent free.
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