I apologies if this is already posted elsewhere. I did a search and couldn’t find it. Please direct me to the correct thread if it already exists.

I flew Singapore to London today on BA. I am a frequent flyer (many different airlines) with ~45 flights in the last 4 months. This is the first time I have ever seen something like this.

After closing the doors and the safety video had completed. The crew announced over the speakers; “for your safety we will be coming through the cabin and spraying an antiviral chemical over all passengers and seats. Please don’t be concerned, this is safe, but you will want to close your eyes as the spray can burn your eyes if contact occurs.”

I was shocked because I wasn’t notified this was going to happen and clearly we didn’t have a choice in the matter of being sprayed. Also, we are just supposed to take their word that whatever chemical I’m being sprayed with is safe? I quickly put my sweatshirt over my head and held my breath as they walked by. Even so after taking my first breath the air had a burning sensation in my throat when I breathed. I also had my first nose bleed on an airplane on this flight (which of course may not be related, but was surprised when it happened).

Does anyone know what was sprayed on us? Has anyone seen this before? Is it new? Is it just on flights leaving Asia? Are there side effects to the spray?

Not a pleasant experience. The flight went down hill from there with a very frantic disheveled crew.

Thanks