Airline passenger sparks heated debate about flying with ‘fragrant food'
Posting in the 'r/unitedairlines' forum, the user said that he or she (the writer didn't specify) was 'curious about people's thoughts on bringing food heavy on the aromatics on the plane to eat in the back of the bus.'
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The individual went on, 'I think it is somewhat inconsiderate given how mushed in we all are (everyone gets to smell Bob's lunch!).'
The user added, 'I'm mostly just wondering if I'm alone in finding it rude. Probably doesn't help that [the] dude who prompted the question is shoveling it in, so slurps accompany the smells.'
The post stirred the pot online. Redditors took to the comments section to share thoughts on the common issue.
'I wouldn't bring food that is very fragrant on any class of service, or on a bus or train, or even on a shared car trip,' said one user.
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'I think, just as you say, it's the right thing to be thoughtful of those around you.'
4 The post stirred the pot online. Redditors took to the comments section to share thoughts on the common issue.
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Another person wrote, 'No, no, no, no, no and NO! [This] would be the same ignoramus [who would] microwave fish in an office.'
Joked another user, 'I typically bring onboard a tuna fish hoagie with sliced onions and sauerkraut that I first warm up a bit by placing in my armpit for five minutes.'
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One Redditor shared, 'I will happily sit behind anyone peeling an orange; they smell amazing.'
4 Should people be 'bringing fragrant food on the plane' while they're sitting in economy seating?
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Yet another user wrote, 'I travel for work and have to eat when/where I can. It's usually on the go, sometimes with tight connections. So, if I'm hungry on the plane, I'm going to eat. People who haven't walked in my shoes don't get to judge me.'
'People with food allergies bring their own food,' commented another Redditor.
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'People who haven't walked in my shoes don't get to judge me.'
4 'I wouldn't bring food that is very fragrant on any class of service, or on a bus or train, or even on a shared car trip,' said one user.
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4 Another person wrote, 'No, no, no, no, no and NO! [This] would be the same ignoramus [who would] microwave fish in an office.'
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'There aren't many airlines that handle requests for safe foods well. Trying to get a nut-free meal is incredibly difficult, but it's easy to get a gluten-free meal.'
Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author of the blog 'View From the Wing,' told Fox News Digital that passengers should be mindful of others.
'Don't bring stinky foods on the plane,' he said.
Leff said that with airflow and filtration, smells, sprays or perfumes can be spread throughout the cabin.
'Some airports sell barbecue, but saucy ribs aren't a great idea… Neither is Chinese food to go,' said Leff.
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