Emergency services called to Schiphol due to weird smell on KLM plane

Perhaps it was just a nervous flyer…

Fire brigade and ambulances were called to Schipol airport on Wednesday morning, November 20, after a peculiar smell was reported onboard an approaching KLM plane.

NOS reports that the smell was noticed shortly before landing — and it was pungent enough for emergency services to be called.

The flight arriving from Edmonton, Canada, landed safely in Amsterdam in spite of the assault on passengers’ noses.

Upon arrival, the passengers were assessed, and two of them were described as having “mild symptoms.” Fortunately, they did not need to go to the hospital. 

Ok, but what was stinking???

If you’re wondering what the smell was, keep wondering! 

The airline is continuing to investigate the aircraft to identify the cause of the lingering scent, failing to detect it during the initial check. 🤔

READ MORE | Flying from Schipol? The price of your ticket is about to go up 

Who knows, perhaps someone on the plane was just super nervous about the landing…. 

What do you think the scent could be? Let us know in the comments below!

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Ada Dolanay
Ada Dolanay
Ada was born in Turkey, but spent almost all her life growing up in Amsterdam. As a third year Literary and Cultural Analysis student, she’s consistently observing, analysing and writing about people and places. After years of experiencing Dutch culture, she remains frustrated at Dutch cuisine, and continues to discover new benches in narrow streets to sit and read on (when the weather decides to be kind).

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