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Passenger Sprayed with Toxic Insecticide on Flight

11/4/2025

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Melissa Arana, a British Airways passenger, was sprayed with a "toxic" insecticide on a London-to-Rome flight.
She says she would have avoided the flight if she had known about spraying, citing concerns for passengers with respiratory issues.
The practice is mandated for Italy due to recent regulations, though safety and effectiveness remain debated.

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Story summary

Melissa Arana, a British Airways passenger, was sprayed with a "toxic" insecticide on a London-to-Rome flight.
She says she would have avoided the flight if she had known about spraying, citing concerns for passengers with respiratory issues.
The practice is mandated for Italy due to recent regulations, though safety and effectiveness remain debated.