“No-Fly Zone” For Smoking in Airports
Posted on | September 27, 2007 |
“It is getting tougher for travelers with a nicotine habit to find a place to light up,” according to a recent NYTimes article.
On my last air travel trip, I sat next to a smoker. When the plane was delayed (we had to actually deplane and switch planes), she told me she thought about going through security just to smoke but didn’t because she thought it’d be too much of a hassle. Instead she fought her cravings by turning to other vices.
Not only is smoking a hard habit to quit - it’s even harder to indulge in. According to the article, “more than 120 airports in the United States do not allow smoking anywhere indoors…and most car rental companies generally prohibit smoking in their vehicles.”
The article only mentioned Detroit International Airport as having two bars that have been outfitted with special ventilation systems for smokers but I’m sure there are more smoking-allowed areas in other airports across the country.
So before you head out on your next trip, I suggest using a search engine and type in the airports you plan to visit. Many airport websites have maps of their airports. Also, you can always email the help or “contact us” contacts listed on the site and hopefully they can let you know where smoking is allowed.
One bonus for smokers: Lighters are now allowed in your carry-ons as of August 4, 2007.
Know of a few airports or airport venues where smoking is allowed? Post them in the Comments!
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