Delta Passenger Sprays Lysol in Cabin, Leaves Everyone Coughing

An overzealous Delta Air Lines passenger whipped out a bottle of Lysol and began spraying her seat and the area around after boarding. The consequences were felt immediately by passengers around her.

Delta Air Lines Passenger Causes Coughing Spells As She Disinfects Cabin With Lysol

A Delta passenger had the bright idea of disinfecting her seat and the area around her with Lysol cleaning spray, which carries a strong odor. As her seatmate shared:

“I put my bag under the seat in front of me. Meanwhile, she is settling back down into her middle seat. She then pulled out a spray bottle of Lysol. Now, I want to say that I am [fine] with sanitizing your own space…But, this lady sprays the air, the back of the seat in front of her, and pulls down the tray table to spray it too. People all around are coughing it was so much. What are we doing?!?”

In case you are wondering how she got a bottle of Lysol past the TSA, Lysol has sold travel-sized spays for 20 years in a 1.5 ounce size.

This story really resonated with me because just a week ago there was a guy who walked into the sauna in my gym–while I was sitting there with others–and started spraying Lysol above the hot stones. The smell was so strong (and felt so toxic) I had to abandon the sauna.

Several guys scolded him and he shrugged and said, “Smells nice.”

No, dude. Lysol is not eucalyptus oil!

And so I can certainly imagine how this went down on the plane. Lysol is worse than cheap perfume and that smell is absolutely nauseating.

I also think it’s fine to clean your seats and tray table…bring unscented wipes onboard but it’s over-the-top rude to start spraying anything onboard, let alone Lysol…ugh.

To this woman and other valetudinarians (people who are unduly anxious about their health), don’t be rude!

There’s a fine line between cautious and chemical warfare…

Hat Tip: View From The Wing