Spring Break - Rodent Style

A flight from Des Moines, Iowa was grounded for some five hours when flight attendants noticed a mouse was apparently trying to fly south for spring break.

"The safety of our passengers is our number one priority," said Kristen Loughman, an ASA spokeswoman. "Our maintenance team was called. They inspected the aircraft, which is why it was delayed."

Loughman said she could not confirm whether the mouse was removed before the plane took off, but she said a safety inspection was required to ensure the mouse hadn't gnawed through anything that could cause safety issues.

Flight operations out of Des Moines have been unusually heavy of late due to students trying to get away to take a spring break in warmer climes. Obviously, the mouse wanted in on the action.