This Is The Surprising Reason Why Airplanes Still Have Ashtrays!
Did you know that airplanes still have ashtrays, even though smoking is banned? Find out the surprising reason why! 🛩️ #AirplaneSafety #NoSmokingOnPlanes #Travel
MSP International Airport, Minnesota – Remember the olden days when people could enjoy a fancy meal and even smoke on a plane? Those days are long gone, and our lungs are probably thanking us for it. Smoking on planes has been banned for a long time now, but you might be surprised to know that ashtrays are still required on every flight.
🚬 Why Are Ashtrays Still There?
You might think that since smoking is not allowed, there’s no need for ashtrays anymore. But here’s the thing – some people still try to sneak a smoke in the bathroom. And if they do, it’s much safer for them to put out their cigarette in an ashtray than in the trash can full of paper towels and other things that could easily catch on fire.
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🔥 The Danger of Fires on Planes
Fires on planes are no joke. In fact, they’re thought to be the cause of some pretty serious crashes, like the EgyptAir flight from Paris to Cairo that went down in the Mediterranean Sea in 2016. Investigators think that a pilot’s lit cigarette might have started a fire in the cockpit.
📋 It’s the Law
The FAA (the people in charge of keeping us safe when we fly) says that all planes have to have working ashtrays. It’s actually on their list of things that every plane needs to have before it can take off. So if an ashtray is missing or broken, the plane is grounded until it’s fixed.
🚽 Where to Find the Ashtrays
Back in the day, there used to be ashtrays in the armrest of every seat. But now that smoking is banned, most newer planes don’t have those anymore. Instead, you’ll find the ashtrays in the bathrooms, where some sneaky passengers might try to light up.
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🚭 Don’t Even Think About It
Just to be super clear, smoking on planes is a big no-no. And that includes vaping and e-cigarettes, too. If you get caught (and you probably will, since there are smoke detectors in the bathrooms), you could end up paying a fine of up to $4,000. So it’s definitely not worth it.
🛫 Better Safe Than Sorry
So there you have it – the surprising reason why airplanes still have ashtrays, even though smoking has been banned for years. It might seem a little weird, but it’s all about keeping us safe in case someone decides to break the rules. And when it comes to flying, safety always comes first.
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