Air Carrier flight attendant crew reported a fumes event during cruise which was reported to the Captain. The odor was described as a burning smell which was more noticeable in the aft galley area and became less intense as the flight progressed.
Synopsis
Air Carrier flight attendant crew reported a fumes event during cruise which was reported to the Captain. The odor was described as a burning smell which was more noticeable in the aft galley area and became less intense as the flight progressed.
Narrative
I was working the number 3 position & after takeoff; once I heard the chime indicating the end of Sterile Flight deck I got up and began heading towards the Back Galley for service. Once I began approaching seats 22+ heading aft of the Aircraft; I started smelling a burning smell. I didn't think much of it however as I made it to the back jumpseat it began smelling more like burning oil or something like that. NAME 1; our #4 came to the back galley as well & immediately said he smelled fumes as well. NAME 2 also smelled it. As NAME 1 called the Captain; I swiftly made my way upfront to let our #1 NAME 3 know what was going on as well. The smell wasn't upfront from what I could smell. She headed towards the back and instructed me to turn the lights to bright which I did and then I followed her towards the back. This time; as I made my way to towards the back of the Cabin & to the back Galley; I still smelled the fumes however; it smelled much less significant as if it was fast dissipating. Shortly thereafter; the Captain made an announcement acknowledging his awareness of the smell & giving assurance that everything was okay & that it would clear up soon & we'd be continuing our flight to ZZZ with no interruptions. The smell did go away & there wasn't any other indications of it throughout the rest of our flight.
Second reporter narrative
Flight Attendants 2; 3; & 4 were getting ready to start service in Galley when a smell of something burning was in the air. We looked around to make sure nothing was on fire or smoke so we contacted the Captain to let him know of the unusual smell. The smell went away after 5 minutes or so. Captain said it was fine to continue without diverting the plane.
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