The news that a British Aircaft was subject to a smoke or fume event requiring evacuation of some 300 passengers and crew, is a timely reminder of the Aerotoxic Syndrome debate.  The question of what caused this event to occur is we hope still a matter for further investigation.  However, it was clear from the report that a number of passengers were overcome by fumes, but we are not assisted as to how many received assistance following this exposure.  The issue leads to a number of questions and we hope that the Committee of Toxicity (COT), the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have considered, irrespective of which airline is involved or whatever the cause of a smoke or fume event, to be a welcome opportunity to create an important set of guidelines on how such events should be monitored, for example, they should co-ordinate to ensure that: Read More

During this summer season we have witnessed reports of various flight safety deficits, the most recent of which are several incidents reported by the BBC, and of course, the Spanish aircraft disaster.  I sincerely offer my deepest sympathies, and the respect of HolidayTravelwatch to all those affected by the Madrid crash.  I hope that the cause of the crash, and that lessons will be learnt quickly to avoid a similar incident again. Read More

The BBC reported that the Government has commissioned a study into the ‘alleged’ incidents of fumes on board aircraft.  The Cranfield University will apparently carry out a study over the next 2 years to determine the source and nature of the fume events. Read More

HolidayTravelWatch has been contacted by holidaymakers since 2006, complaining of the ill effects of being exposed to a smoke or fume event on board commercial aircraft. Read More

HolidayTravelWatch advise that they have received a steady flow of complaints from returning UK air passengers and holidaymakers, reporting a fume event or smoke event on board their aircraft, since 2007. Read More

HolidayTravelWatch welcomes the forthcoming BBC Panorama program, due to be broadcast on Monday 21 April 2008. The program will raise questions and concerns on the issue of poisonous fumes entering aircraft cabins. Read More

HolidayTravelWatch today launches its Global Petition against Flight Smoke or Fume Events in Aircraft Cabins, which give rise to a condition known as Aerotoxic Syndrome. Read More