Airline Question....Pesticides on Flights

marinewifetobe · 06-16-2008, 12:55 AM

Hey all! I was wondering if any of you could give me any information on the use of pesticides on flights? I have heard that certain international flights require that all planes be sprayed with pesticides each time they leave and enter a foreign country. I have a family member who is highly allergic to pesticides and I can't seem to find any information on this. I have heard horror stories about people flying to places like Jamaica and Australia, but never Aruba. US Airways can't seem to give me any information. Do any of you know anything about this? The family member is terrified with things she has read, etc... and I am trying to find all the information I can for her. Thanks so much in advance!

cindyo · 06-16-2008, 07:53 AM

Marinewifetobe.....I wouldn't let this go with US Air, I would continue to pursue it with them. They know what they do with their planes..........

*Andrea J.* · 06-16-2008, 08:27 AM

I would contact the FAA and the NTSB.

I love to see real thought provoking questions on this board!
andrea

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Originally Posted by marinewifetobe

Hey all! I was wondering if any of you could give me any information on the use of pesticides on flights? I have heard that certain international flights require that all planes be sprayed with pesticides each time they leave and enter a foreign country. I have a family member who is highly allergic to pesticides and I can't seem to find any information on this. I have heard horror stories about people flying to places like Jamaica and Australia, but never Aruba. US Airways can't seem to give me any information. Do any of you know anything about this? The family member is terrified with things she has read, etc... and I am trying to find all the information I can for her. Thanks so much in advance!

Eagle Beach Boy · 06-16-2008, 08:47 AM

When I googled this site came up first.

Other site I read Aruba was not mentioned. Specific Airlines were also not mentioned.

Cheryl · 06-16-2008, 11:43 AM

There is a study on pesticides used on planes (called disinsection) dated 2007. It is a very technical study but does list some of the specific pesticides used. There are a number of countries that require "disinsection" including Australia and Jamaica but Aruba is not listed as one of the countries that requires this.
The PDF study can be found at http://www.dhs.ca.gov/OHB/ohsep/airc...sinsection.pdf
Hope this helps.....Cheryl

marinewifetobe · 06-16-2008, 01:53 PM

Thank you so much for all of your answers. I am still waiting to hear back from US Air. I have talked to the international customer service people, customer relations people, and the specific airport and no one can/will give me any information. They act like it's the dumbest question in the world. Oh well....I guess I'll just keep trying! Thanks again!

Arubajoey · 06-16-2008, 04:52 PM

I would consult with your physician and CDC.
With the problems all airlines are having I don't think yours is high on the list.

*Andrea J.* · 06-17-2008, 09:14 AM

during this day and age, these issues should able to be researched easily.

with the push of the ENTER key, the customer service dept should be able to see a list of what is used to disinfect-pesticide etc...

i cannot understand why this person is not able to get an answer as to what is being used to "disinfect" the aircraft.

is there any way for you to get in touch with "maintenance dept" of usairways?

andrea

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Originally Posted by Arubajoey

I would consult with your physician and CDC.
With the problems all airlines are having I don't think yours is high on the list.

06-16-2008, 12:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
marinewifetobe Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Can't wait to find out!!!!!!!!!! Age: 31 Posts: 23	Airline Question....Pesticides on Flights Hey all! I was wondering if any of you could give me any information on the use of pesticides on flights? I have heard that certain international flights require that all planes be sprayed with pesticides each time they leave and enter a foreign country. I have a family member who is highly allergic to pesticides and I can't seem to find any information on this. I have heard horror stories about people flying to places like Jamaica and Australia, but never Aruba. US Airways can't seem to give me any information. Do any of you know anything about this? The family member is terrified with things she has read, etc... and I am trying to find all the information I can for her. Thanks so much in advance!

06-16-2008, 07:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Old Man and the Sea Restaurant Posts: 3,244 Images: 72	Marinewifetobe.....I wouldn't let this go with US Air, I would continue to pursue it with them. They know what they do with their planes.......... __________________ Cindyo Family at Rennaissance Island April 2009 Next Aruba trip in \ 13th visit Dec 2009 14th visit April 2010

06-16-2008, 08:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
Eagle Beach Boy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eagle Beach Posts: 322	When I googled this site came up first. Other site I read Aruba was not mentioned. Specific Airlines were also not mentioned. __________________ "El Muchacho De Eagle Beach" *Eagle Beach Boy* *Ontario, Canada*

06-16-2008, 11:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
Cheryl Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 103	There is a study on pesticides used on planes (called disinsection) dated 2007. It is a very technical study but does list some of the specific pesticides used. There are a number of countries that require "disinsection" including Australia and Jamaica but Aruba is not listed as one of the countries that requires this. The PDF study can be found at http://www.dhs.ca.gov/OHB/ohsep/airc...sinsection.pdf Hope this helps.....Cheryl __________________ Visit us at www.arubavacationhouse.com

06-16-2008, 01:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
marinewifetobe Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Can't wait to find out!!!!!!!!!! Age: 31 Posts: 23	Thank you so much for all of your answers. I am still waiting to hear back from US Air. I have talked to the international customer service people, customer relations people, and the specific airport and no one can/will give me any information. They act like it's the dumbest question in the world. Oh well....I guess I'll just keep trying! Thanks again!

06-16-2008, 04:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Arubajoey Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5	I would consult with your physician and CDC. With the problems all airlines are having I don't think yours is high on the list.