Types and causes of airplane cabin odor

It's likely that every traveler has experienced an unpleasant odor on an airplane at least once in their life. It could be pungent perfume, the stench from the toilet, or the smell from the feet of a neighbor who decided to take off his shoes.

What is the attitude of airlines to this and what actions are being taken to overcome the stench in the cabin? The Daily Courier discussed this issue.

It is noted that it is often passengers who cause a characteristic odor that disrupts the comfort of passengers on board. This can be caused by problems with passengers' personal hygiene or the products they carry in their hand luggage. In this case, some airlines reserve the right to refuse to allow the passenger to board the flight.

In particular, Delta Air Lines (DAL) and United Airlines (UAL) refuse to board passengers whose clothing or hygiene may offend other passengers. At the same time, JetBlue Airways (JBLU) may not allow a person with an unpleasant odor to board a flight, unless this condition is due to a disability. However, such cases are not common, due to the risks of deterioration of the company's reputation and getting into a possible scandal.

Also, to combat unpleasant odors, airlines have their own fragrances that they spray on airplanes. However, even these can be off-putting to passengers who are intolerant to certain scents.

Earlier, TravelWise reported on the things that annoy passengers when traveling by air.