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George Downs
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Video Journalist covering transport and travel at The Wall Street Journal. DM's open!
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Ever smelled dirty socks on a flight? You could have unknowingly been part 'Fume Event', where toxic fumes from a jet’s engines leak into the cabin, causing sickness and even nervous system injury.

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Toxic Fumes Are Leaking Into Airplanes, Sickening Crews and Passengers
Doctors compare brain effects to concussions in NFL players. A Wall Street Journal investigation shows such incidents are increasingly common.
www.wsj.com
September 15, 2025 at 9:41 AM