A recent Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was diverted to Montreal due to concerns over a passenger who boarded from the Democratic Republic of Congo, an area affected by an Ebola outbreak. Officials confirmed that the passenger was mistakenly allowed on the flight, leading to the diversion as a precautionary measure. The U.S. travel restrictions related to Ebola played a significant role in the decision to reroute the aircraft, which was unable to land in Detroit. Reports indicate that the situation caused considerable panic among passengers and prompted further scrutiny of entry protocols for flights from Ebola-affected regions.