The behavior of passengers during flights has been the target of more and more attention, especially with regard to the use of certain products. As new alternatives arise for traditional products, the need to clarify norms and procedures are also growing. In this situation, a passenger was surprised by an onboard host when confronted with an unexpected requirement related to the use of a popular product.
Use of products with nicotine without tobacco
Recently, a passenger in the United States shared the experience of being instructed by a on -board host to spit a nicotine sachet during a Delta airline flight. The product, which does not contain tobacco, is a modern alternative to traditional nicotine consumption methods.
These sachets are placed between the lip and the gum, allowing the absorption of the substance by the oral mucosa, according to the Daily Mail. Its use does not generate smoke, steam or smell, which makes them, at the outset, discreet and less invasive.
Nevertheless, reports of situations have emerged in which passengers were approached by the crew due to the use of these products.
Report of a situation on board
The passenger, identified as Aquahammer on the Reddit platform, described the episode in a publication, stating that he was in the executive class when he was approached by an onboard host. According to his report: “They brought a glass and asked me to spit my nicotine sachet. They said it was because it was a tobacco product. I did not discuss and fulfilled immediately. I just wondered if this would be any rule of the aviation authority I was unaware.”
According to the same source, the publication was shared in a Reddit community, where it received dozens of comments from other users with similar opinions and experiences, highlighting the lack of consensus on the subject.
Policies of divergent companies and interpretations
Some participants in the discussion pointed out that Delta’s policy prohibits the use of “tobacco products without smoking”, which may lead to confusion, as sachets like Zyn do not contain tobacco. One of the comments stated: “Delta’s policy prohibits smoke -free tobacco products. Zyn, of course, is not a smoke -free tobacco product (no tobacco), but I wouldn’t be picuinhas with the onboard assistant. So it is better to be discreet next time.”
Others questioned the criteria used to determine the prohibition, arguing that sachets do not pose a risk to other passengers or create visible disagreements, comparing them with elastic pads.
Concerns about hygiene and waste
One of the arguments presented in defense of the restriction, according to the same source, refers to the possibility that passengers leave glasses with residues in the pockets of the seats, which requires additional cleaning by the crew. As referred to by another user: “Have tobacco or not, forces to spit to a bottle or glass that can spill or be left in the pocket of the seat, then someone has to clean. So it doesn’t matter what it is called.”
Still, there are those who argue that the use of these products can be done discreetly and without causing inconvenience, as long as it is far from the sight of the crew.
Testimonies in other flight contexts
One passenger stated that, although he was informed that the sachets were not allowed, the on -board host showed no intention of preventing him, provided she used discretion. “I had a host that confirmed that the Zyn sachets are not allowed, which I thought was strange. I was at Delta One and she told me they were not allowed, but I didn’t care. I think I just wanted me to hide from other assistants. I don’t realize why.”
Another testimony, coming from a United Airlines flight, highlighted the presence of advertising to this type of product in the onboard magazine: “I was on a United flight a few days ago and the front bank magazine had a Zyn announcement. It said something like ‘ready to fly’.”
Between regulation and label
As referred to in the previously mentioned source, this case is part of a broader debate on onboard behavior, as well as demonstrated by other recent situations involving, for example, the removal of shoes during the flight. The essential question remains the balance between passenger comfort, respect for companies’ rules, and hygiene and safety conditions in shared space.
Missing guidelines and variable decisions
As long as there is no uniform regulation on the use of nicotine sachets during flights, the final decision will be in practice by the crew. Shared experiences show that this decision can vary, often depending on the individual interpretation of each onboard assistant. Given the increase in the use of these products, a more concrete clarification by the competent authorities or the companies themselves may be required, according to the.
Adaptation by users
As long as this does not happen, it is recommended to users of nicotine sachets who act with discretion and always respect the guidelines given by the crew. If in doubt, it will be best to question the airline directly before the flight.
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