B767-300 and 300 ER
Flight Attendant Current
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor
Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
On approach; hitting sterile cockpit an unusual odor described by many crew members of dirty socks; feet; filled the cabin for the remainder of our flight as we landed. As I was sitting in my flight attendant jump seat a rancid like smell filled the forward galley; I then spoke to the Lead Flight Attendant who noticed it as well. After the detection I called the back to ask if the odor was in the back as well. The entire cabin smelt of dirty socks. As for the cause we are not sure. After informing the Captain during approach; I was then informed on why it smelt after all passengers were in the process of deplaning. He informed me it was due to the ozone layer. After the detection of the smell; I informed the lead as well as contacting 4 doors confirm if they are smelling it as well. The Lead then informed the pilots about the smell. The aroma of dirty socks; may typically be the notice of engine oil vapors seeping in. Which is usually known as 'bleed air'. If at high enough concentration flight crew as well as passengers can grow ill.
B767-300 Flight Attendant reported a cabin fumes event described as dirty socks odor during initial approach; which lasted until landing.