spray down before touch down (sin mnl on 3k)
Feb 19, 2017, 8:22 pm
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spray down before touch down (sin mnl on 3k)
just before landing, FA announced that the cabin was to be sprayed with a non toxic substance and they walked up and down the aisle spraying something from an aerosol can.
did not have any distinct smell.
is this disinfecting the passengers?
did not notice it in other routes, just sin mnl.
i am used to being made to step on lysol mats upon landing on domestic routes to agricultural provinces but being sprayed down in the cabin is new.
did not have any distinct smell.
is this disinfecting the passengers?
did not notice it in other routes, just sin mnl.
i am used to being made to step on lysol mats upon landing on domestic routes to agricultural provinces but being sprayed down in the cabin is new.
Feb 19, 2017, 9:02 pm
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I found this article:
http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel...ying/27177835/
An excerpt:
In 1995, WHO issued a report stating aircraft disinsection performed properly should be encouraged:
"Although some individuals may experience transient discomfort following aircraft disinsection by aerosol application,
there is no objection to any of the recommended methods of aircraft disinsection from a toxicological perspective."
However, asthma sufferers are among those who should be aware of such transient discomfort.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel...ying/27177835/
An excerpt:
In 1995, WHO issued a report stating aircraft disinsection performed properly should be encouraged:
"Although some individuals may experience transient discomfort following aircraft disinsection by aerosol application,
there is no objection to any of the recommended methods of aircraft disinsection from a toxicological perspective."
However, asthma sufferers are among those who should be aware of such transient discomfort.
Feb 19, 2017, 9:11 pm
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Airlines do/did this upon landing in Australia. They seem to be spraying for insects.
Feb 20, 2017, 5:18 am
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Happens often on flights in Africa. My only problem is the stuff SAA uses has a fairly strong but not unpleasant odour. I got a double dosing on my last trip the smell lingered on my clothes and carry-on for days afterwards.
Feb 21, 2017, 4:04 pm
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Here's a good article on the subject. The insecticide is Permethrin.
http://www.travelstart.co.za/blog/ai...abin-spraying/
http://www.travelstart.co.za/blog/ai...abin-spraying/
For the purpose of disinfection of South African Airways aircraft, single-shot Servopak Airline Insecticide (Reg.No L1907 Act 36/1947) aerosol dispensers are utilized. All possible insect harborages inside the aircraft must be treated. The active ingredient is Permethrin. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the spray safe for use onboard the aircraft.
Feb 22, 2017, 4:41 am
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Feb 22, 2017, 4:52 am
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what health impacts
Jokes aside, this has been going on for years (as other FTs suggested).
I first recall experiencing it on a flight to the Seychelles in the 1980s. I am interested to know what if any ill health effects this has for passengers and crew.
I first recall experiencing it on a flight to the Seychelles in the 1980s. I am interested to know what if any ill health effects this has for passengers and crew.