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Why you should NEVER wear perfume before boarding your flight

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Plus more problem-tackling travel tips to ease your next adventure
Plus more problem-tackling travel tips to ease your next adventure

DROWNING yourself in luxurious perfumes before jetting off on your next adventure could see you being turned away at the gates.

As overbearing scents and unwanted body odour-ridden passengers wreak havoc on flights, new tips on what to do could save you the cost of a second flight. 

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Overly odourous passengers can be chucked off of a flight if other passengers complain about their smellCredit: Getty

There's a "war of scents" going on for travellers flying 30,000 feet in the air when flying, but pulling out a perfume bottle is the last thing passengers should do to fight it, reports The Seattle Time.

According to the outlet there are several different policies between various airlines when it comes to stinky passengers, and some include being kicked off the flight.

American Airlines' can refuse entry to a person who has "an offensive odor such as from a draining wound.”

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While Delta Air Lines can do the same when the passengers "conduct, attire, hygiene or odor creates an unreasonable risk of offense or annoyance to other passengers.”

And some policies, like one of United Airlines's, is to refuse entry to any passengers with a "malodorous condition".

Although generally a good scent, perfumes or aftershaves are sometimes not allowed to be used on planes because of their overpowering odour.

Manners expert Adeodata Czink, said: "Please do not wear perfume when you know you will board an airplane.

“It bothers the people seated around you, and they can’t leave the plane.”


If you do find yourself stuck on a plane with an offender, the site recommends several different ways to try and fight the issue.

The first one is to speak to your flight attendant, they might be able to move you to a different seat, or remove the passenger. 

Another way is to politely speak to someone if you notice they're covering themselves in perfume, reminding them that it's best to have a neutral scent while up in the air.

Improvising with your own tools can also work. Frequent flyer Uneaka Daniels did so on a recent flight to the UK by bringing along a white scarf with diffusing beads which contained essential oils.

She said: "The guy next to me did not smell pleasant, and it was a six-hour flight." 

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MORE TRAVEL TIPS

Holidaymakers have championed a "genius" travel product that is perfect for holidaymakers who are guilty of overpacking.

Some have even said they never travel without the handy gadget as it folds up nicely into "any hand luggage".

Elsewhere, a pilot has lifted the lid on three items under £5 they always pack when flying.

Kat Woodruffe is a senior first officer at an airline and flies a Boeing 777 around the world.

In an interview with AFAR, the pilot shared some of the most important items she always carries while flying.

Finally, veteran explorers are ditching their guidebooks for free Facebook groups.

David Alwadish, the founder and boss of ItsEasy passport paperwork company, recommends this tip so holidaymakers can get the best local travel advice.

The best course of action is to remain odour neutral while flying to avoid any issues
The best course of action is to remain odour neutral while flying to avoid any issuesCredit: Getty

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