In this insightful discussion, Benjamin Katz, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal who specializes in the airline industry, unpacks the alarming rise of toxic fume events in aircraft. He reveals how these incidents, often described as smelling like 'dirty socks,' are becoming common and impacting health, including severe cases affecting pilots' vision. Katz details a surprising spike driven by specific engine issues in Airbus A320neo planes and discusses the industry’s dismissive stance on contamination levels, proposing practical fixes and the challenges in implementing them.
