Smoking has been banned on US flights since 2000, with some few exceptions. Yet, the no-smoking light is still a feature on every modern commercial plane. You'd think that after over two decades, the ...

On October 22, the Federal Aviation Administration eliminated the rule that required an off switch for the “no smoking” sign on planes, even though smoking on US flights officially ended decades ago.

A TRAVEL expert has revealed the real reason why planes still have no smoking signs – even when a ban came in 30 years ago. At first glance it would seem to be obvious to everyone that passengers ...

United Airlines had to ground its new Airbus A321neo planes, not due to a major safety issue, but because the light-up “no smoking” signs are automated. A 1990 ruling mandates that the signs on ...

The federal government banned smoking on all commercial flights 24 years ago, but airlines are still required to fit "no smoking" signs on their planes. While the outdated regulations still serve some ...

At first glance it would seem to be obvious to everyone that passengers weren’t allowed to light up while on board, so having signs warning people not to smoke would be stating the obvious. But there ...