UA 787 air fresheners????
Aug 4, 2019, 12:57 pm
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UA 787 air fresheners????
Ok, call me a little silly - but on a recent UA 787 (IAD-DIA) flight the in flight air fresheners - similar to some of the Polaris (I think scents) smelled of 'grapefruits' or similar?
Is this something available as a candle or room freshener?
...soaps/lotion?
Is this something available as a candle or room freshener?
...soaps/lotion?
Aug 4, 2019, 6:03 pm
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there are "soaps" and oil fresheners on their Shop site:
https://unitedshop.summitmg.com/unit...&dept_id=10000
but are these the same?
https://unitedshop.summitmg.com/unit...&dept_id=10000
but are these the same?
Aug 4, 2019, 6:29 pm
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In the old days (1970's) when I was a kid I remember the flight attendant spraying the cabin with "something to kill the bugs"
It always smelled like a mild pesticide and who knows what terrible effects it had on us.
I assume this smell is different.
It always smelled like a mild pesticide and who knows what terrible effects it had on us.
I assume this smell is different.
Aug 4, 2019, 6:46 pm
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I know exactly what you mean, it smells like grapefruit to me too and I always thought it was kinda pleasant as well.
Aug 4, 2019, 7:57 pm
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Aug 4, 2019, 9:26 pm
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I think you can safely assume the deodorizing bags were not used for consumption.
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Aug 4, 2019, 11:34 pm
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Actually, I have seen this recently (forget where and who), but I think they really are there as a deodorizer, not to air out the coffee before brewing.
Or so I hope.
Aug 5, 2019, 1:55 pm
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Not just in the old days. The sprayed insecticide is still done routinely today. It's a government requirement in some destinations - usually tropical ones.
Aug 5, 2019, 2:40 pm
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LH. I’ve seen multiple flights where the flight crew will brew multiple pots to “feeshen” the lavs...
Aug 5, 2019, 7:13 pm
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I thought it was packets of tea? At least that was the case on SFO-PVG. I also noticed the scent sticks with the soap. The soap bottle is open with a vent to let the odor circulate into the lavatory.
Aug 18, 2019, 9:29 am
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ok, slightly foolishly, I purchases the Polaris-branded air fresher that UA sells on their website - but this is not the same as the "grapefruit" stuff they use on their planes
any other thoughts or ideas?
I know this sounds crazy.....but we are all a little nuts sometimes
-m
any other thoughts or ideas?
I know this sounds crazy.....but we are all a little nuts sometimes
-m