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Old 17th May 2005, 21:08
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Ian Wilson
 
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I flew with a well known British carrier from Southampton to Bergerac on one of their 146 jets for a long weekend break, and on both flights there was a definate wiff of 'smelly socks' that has been discussed.

I had a bit of a light head, especially on the return journey during the desent where there was a more definate wiff ... pong.

The same thing happened with I flew last month from Istanbul to Heathrow on a 757 jet, but didn't notice this on the outward journey from Heathrow, only on the return about 30 miutes before landing.

Is nothing being done about this, how do these air crews work in these conditions? In the six flights I have taken this year, there has been three flights that I would say I have noticed this. Any other 'passengers' out there find the same problems?

Ian W
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