Detroit-bound flight diverted to Canada after Congo passenger boards amid Ebola outbreak

On 2026-05-21, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it prohibited an Air France flight from landing in Detroit after a passenger from Congo boarded in error amid Ebola-related entry restrictions. The plane was diverted to Montreal, Canada, shortly after 5 p.m. ET. Officials said the action was taken to reduce the risk of Ebola exposure.