United Flight Diverted due to Nail Polish Fumes!!!
May 9th, 2006, 02:49 AM
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It's all about "Me.... I.... MY..." these days. Look around. Far too many people seem to follow the concept of "I want mine -- right now -- and screw you!" Sorry to be blunt.
We're flying United in a couple of weeks on a vacation trip. Hope that dumb bimbo's not on that flight.
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We're flying United in a couple of weeks on a vacation trip. Hope that dumb bimbo's not on that flight.
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May 9th, 2006, 03:15 AM
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Fumes from nail polish and nail polish itself are flammable substances. Technically, they shouldn't be allowed on a plane. However, it would take A LOT of nail polish to cause harm.
Regardless, the woman should not have been painting her nails on the plane. Not only was it rude but potentially dangerous. You would be surprised how many women do this though!!
If the flight crew smelled the odor and no one fessed up then, they had no choice but to take action.
Regardless, the woman should not have been painting her nails on the plane. Not only was it rude but potentially dangerous. You would be surprised how many women do this though!!
If the flight crew smelled the odor and no one fessed up then, they had no choice but to take action.
May 9th, 2006, 05:29 AM
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And to think I had my hand sanitizer taken away at security the other day because it was "flammable." (Yes, I really did).
Where was security when this broad checked in with her virtual nail salon in her carry-on?
Where was security when this broad checked in with her virtual nail salon in her carry-on?
May 9th, 2006, 08:27 AM
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I think the whole thing is absurd. Nearly everyone I know travels with nail polish, remover, etc. How is it less dangerous in the overhead luggage bins? It is certainly rude to whip out acetone, which has an acrid odor, in such close quarters. And it is (apparently) against the law to disobey a direct order from a captain to identify oneself when using these substances. But nail polish itself doesn't have much odor and I don't really see in harm in using it aboard a plane.
No, I am not the "nail lady," nor do I even have any nails to speak of.
No, I am not the "nail lady," nor do I even have any nails to speak of.
May 9th, 2006, 09:13 AM
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Actually, nail polish can often have a strong odor. Especially when you're the passenger sitting right next to the one applying it. I know this since I had the misfortune to be in that position a few years ago, and the smell was very annoying.
It never occurred to me to complain about it at the time since I didn't think there were any rules being violated (other than those of common courtesy), and to be honest, I was fascinated watching her efforts as we went through some heavy turbulence!
It never occurred to me to complain about it at the time since I didn't think there were any rules being violated (other than those of common courtesy), and to be honest, I was fascinated watching her efforts as we went through some heavy turbulence!
May 9th, 2006, 10:23 AM
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I thought those things are only supposed to be used in places with good ventillation. Perhaps the poor woman's brain has been damaged from years of misusing the product. I hope her fumes didn't kill any brain cells or damage the liver or lungs of the other passengers.
May 9th, 2006, 10:43 AM
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Just for the record, I think it was ridiculous to have my hand sanitizer taken away, and I also feel it's fine to travel onboard with nail polish and remover. I don't agree with doing ones nails inflight, however. Having the odor next to you can be just as nauseating as having certain unpleasant carry-on food odors right next to you. It's a matter of courtesy to fellow passengers, in my opinion.
May 9th, 2006, 11:07 AM
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One time, waaaay before 911 I had a small bottle of polish remover in my carryon. I though the security people were going to deny me boarding priviledges. They took the polish remover away from me and chewed me up on side and down the other! So I have always assumed that polish remover was not allowed in the plane cabin..so this thread is interesting. I have either purchased those polish remover pads when I can find them or just buy remover after I arrive when I need it and throw it away before I fly home.
May 9th, 2006, 12:28 PM
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Just think what could have happened had other passengers decided to get even:
Mom in front of nail lady airs her baby's used diaper over the seat.
Man next to nail lady takes off his shoes(remember John Candy in Planes, Trains and Automobiles doing that to Steve Martin's character)?
Lady on other side(assuming nail lady is in the middle seat) gets bad vapors from celebrating Cinco de Mayo a bit too much.
Environmentalist who shuns deodorant decides to remove sweater and stretch.
Teens share an assortment of snacks in other row, consisting of Slim Jims, corn nuts and kippered herring(exchange student).
Profuse vomiting from ever passenger sitting nearby creates a lovely ambience.
Mom in front of nail lady airs her baby's used diaper over the seat.
Man next to nail lady takes off his shoes(remember John Candy in Planes, Trains and Automobiles doing that to Steve Martin's character)?
Lady on other side(assuming nail lady is in the middle seat) gets bad vapors from celebrating Cinco de Mayo a bit too much.
Environmentalist who shuns deodorant decides to remove sweater and stretch.
Teens share an assortment of snacks in other row, consisting of Slim Jims, corn nuts and kippered herring(exchange student).
Profuse vomiting from ever passenger sitting nearby creates a lovely ambience.
May 9th, 2006, 01:55 PM
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Yes, traveling with strangers is SO much fun. I was coughed on full in the face by a man walking up the aisle of an airplane. He didn't cover his mouth at all, and turned his head right towards me as he passed and made a huge sneeze, followed by TB-like coughing. I was so mad I almost threw a magazine at him. The odor of nail polish is nothing to that!
May 9th, 2006, 08:55 PM
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Nailpolish *does* have a strong, distinct odor - and the "quick dry" ones are even worse. Nailpolish has a fumey smell with a sharp aspect to it like ammonia - in a lot of ways, it's worse than the remover, which Cutex or whomever always tries to mask with a little perfume. It always amazes me when I smell nailpolish in the office - and in a subway car! - because I think those women polish their nails so frequently that they've become impervious to the smell...
