In late 2023 and early 2024, Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Paris Orly (ORY) airports faced significant operational disruptions and partial area closures due to a massive, highly publicized bed bug infestation that gripped the city of Paris. While the airports never "shut down" entirely, several boarding lounges, staff rest areas, and terminal seating sections were cordoned off for deep cleaning and professional pest control treatments. The panic was fueled by viral videos showing the insects on airport seating and nearby trains (the RER). In 2026, this event is remembered as a major "travel scare" that forced airports worldwide to update their sanitation protocols. More recently, in early 2025, Honolulu International Airport (HNL) in Hawaii had to temporarily close three gates in Terminal 2 after bed bugs were discovered in the carpeted seating areas. The gates remained closed for several days while the carpets were ripped out and the area was chemically treated. These incidents highlight that even the most modern transportation hubs are vulnerable to pest outbreaks due to the high volume of international travelers moving through them daily.