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Edit: The vomit happened long before we descended. There was dried vomit on the wall and a puddle on the floor. The FA reported she saw the person vomiting down the wall.

Edit 2: I was on Flight 2488. Puker was in 1D and I was in 2D. I’m genuinely confused as to why people think I’m lying. It’s not like Delta is going to award me a million SkyMiles for this post. I wish I could edit this with screenshots; I already have a response from Delta offering $50.
Regardless, I have now submitted a DOT complaint and responded to the airline as well.

ORIGINAL POST: I am an infrequent flyer and I’m at a bit of a loss. I took a short redeye from MSP-BOI and fell asleep almost immediately. About 5 mins before the flight landed, I pulled my open purse into my lap from under the seat in front of me and realized there was vomit in and on my purse (and now all over me).

I pushed the call button and the FA didn’t budge. I was in the 2nd row of FC, so the FA was very close by. It was dark, so I fumbled around while the vomit smell permeated everywhere. I started saying that there was vomit on my bag and still got no response.

As soon as the plane landed, the vomiter bolted and I was left with the mess. I subsequently realized my airpods had slid through the bottom of the seatback pocket and were also sitting in the puddle. The FA literally said she would document it so I could get my airpods replaced and handed me some clorox wipes.

My leather purse, hat, and other items in my purse were ruined by the vomit that presumably sat for quite awhile. The FA said she saw the person vomiting down the plane wall, but wasn’t sure where it was going. It sounds like the vomiter was never approached.

I submitted a complaint and just got a $50 credit.

I understand Delta can’t control a sick person, but this seems a little nuts. What can I do?