蜂群导致联合航空航班延误

United Airlines Flight 1275 from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Los Angeles (LAX) had a minor delay after a swarm of bees decided to land on the plane’s wing while it was still parked. The crew avoided the multi-hour delays typically caused by waiting for external pest control or beekeeping specialists by taxiing to the runway and letting the takeoff wind clear the bees.

The Incident

On June 11, 2026, thousands of bees clustered near the edge of the wing while the plane was parked at the terminal gate in Cancún. Ground crews assessed the situation, with some personnel wearing beekeeper hats to safely inspect the wing.

航空公司发言人表示：

“Some bees created a ‘buzz’ yesterday around United flight 1275, which took a short delay while we addressed the issue.

“The flight safely departed afterwards, and our unexpected guests fortunately chose not to join us for the remainder of the flight.”

Instead of waiting hours for specialist pest removal or spraying the plane, the captain decided to taxi out to the runway. As the Boeing 737 accelerated down the runway to its takeoff speed of around 150 mph, the immense airflow naturally swept the bees safely off the wing.

This temporary clustering is standard swarming behaviour, where honeybees gather closely to protect their queen while scouts search for a new nesting site. Warm, metallic aircraft structures in tropical environments often act as temporary resting spots for travelling swarms.

Aftermath of the ‘Buzz’

Despite the initial hold-up on the tarmac, the airline’s quick tactical choice minimised disruptions. According to flight tracking data, the plane made up for the lost time in the air and safely arrived at

International Airport (LAX) 12 minutes early. United Airlines spokesperson Charles Hobart confirmed that no passengers or crew members were injured, and no bees managed to enter the main cabin.

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