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Experts tell flatulent flyers: let rip

Published: 15 Feb 2013 at 11.44
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A group of medical specialists has provided an answer to a dilemma that has faced flyers since the Wright brothers took to the air in 1903 - is it okay to fart mid-flight?

A cabin crew member of budget Philippine airline Cebu Pacific performs a dance as part of the inflight safety demonstration, on October 8, 2010. A group of medical specialists has provided an answer to a dilemma that has faced flyers since the Wright brothers took to the air in 1903 - is it okay to fart mid-flight?

The experts' recommendation is an emphatic yes to airline passengers - but a warning to cockpit crews that breaking wind could distract the pilot and pose a safety risk.

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yik
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Discussion 4 : 15 Feb 2013 at 19.174
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... I always 'wear' a silencer, that releses a bit of perfume, when 'engaged' ...
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Discussion 3 : 15 Feb 2013 at 19.003
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Yes please, I would like the odour eating seat, yes, and the special blanket too, Oh yes, I'll take a pair of those fart pants too. Oh okay, yes I don't mind a temporary forehead branding 'F' on me. Yes, I'll hold, thank you.
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Discussion 2 : 15 Feb 2013 at 16.542
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I always suspected this to be the case, as I can't stop letting rip once I am airborne. Thankfully the background noise usually obscures the release.
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Discussion 1 : 15 Feb 2013 at 12.351
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Use of charcoal??? I thought steering away from fire prone materials to fire proof would be better.
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