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Plane passengers and crew members are getting sickened by toxic fumes on aircraft at an alarming rate, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal

While most odors in an aircraft aren't toxic, long-term exposure to some fumes can lead to serious health issues, per medical experts interviewed by the outlet

Despite the report, the FAA says "cabin air is as good as or better than the air found in offices and homes"

Toxic fumes are leaking into airplanes at an alarming rate, according to a new report by The Wall Street Journal .

Since 2010, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has received thousands of "fume event" reports, in which toxic fumes from jet engines leak into the cockpit and cabin of commercial jets, per the WSJ . Most modern-day aircraft

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