What’s That Weird Smell on Planes? Father Says It Caused a Traumatic Medical Emergency For 3-Year-Old Daughter

What’s That Weird Smell on Planes? Father Says It Caused a Traumatic Medical Emergency For 3-Year-Old Daughter

Have you ever sat on a plane just as it was pushing back from the gate when you started smelling something odd in the cabin, like a burning, chemical, or engine oil odor that made you feel uncomfortable and perhaps even a little queasy? If you answered yes, you are far from alone. These kinds of smells are pretty common, especially for a few moments when the engines first power up, although the effect that these smells might have on your health …