Commercial Fixed Wing
Flight Attendant Current
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Passenger Misconduct; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor
Company Policy; Environment - Non Weather Related; Human Factors; Procedure
Strong smell detected by passengers and crew. Noticed a passenger spraying walls; windows; armrests and seats. I immediately opened service door. Captain smelled it as well. [Passenger] made [the spray] from home with alcohol; etc. We notified Operations and a Customer Service Supervisor appeared. Crew was worried about it being flammable. Supervisor talked to passenger. No action was taken. Customer put spray bottle back in luggage. Supervisor took smelly wipes. Smell was so strong and crew wanted bottle removed from aircraft to ensure safety of passengers and crew; but Supervisor made the call. Smell finally disappeared during flight.
Flight Attendant reported a passenger brought on board a smelly spray container made with an alcohol base mixture. Passenger reportedly started spraying walls; windows; seats and armrests.