Ants march from airline's passenger luggage, ground floor at Newark airport

A United flight that came to Newark Liberty International Airport had to be taken out of service after ants from a carrying case appeared in part of the cabin.

A passenger on flights from Venice to Newark on Monday described the scenario in a series of tweets and pictures.

A United spokesman said the plane was sidelined when it reached Newark, so it could be cleared and exterminated.

The spokesman said the airline alerted the airport's customs and agricultural personnel.