Every time you board a plane you will be told not to smoke. During the flight, you will also be reminded of this by special graphics placed on the cabin walls or illuminated signs informing about the prohibition of tobacco products and e-cigarettes.
Is there an ashtray on the plane? Internet users came up with a theory
Although smoking is completely prohibited during flights, you can still see ashtrays placed on or near toilet doors on airplanes. TikTok user Phil Stringer published a video on his profile showing that he was also surprised by this aircraft equipment. – No smoking on the plane… but we will give you an ashtray just in case – he jokingly signed the recording.
A discussion ensued in the comments, with Internet users suggesting why ashtrays are still found on planes.
This plane is just old.
It costs a lot to remove them, which is why they are still there.
How much is the fine for smoking on a plane? Ashtrays still serve an important function and are needed
In the early days of air travel, smoking was not prohibited on board, so the cabin of the plane was filled with cigarette smoke fumes. Today the situation is completely different, and smoking is strictly prohibited. Failure to do so may result in penalties. In Poland, the fine is up to 500 PLN.. So why are ashtrays still available in the cabin? As with almost everything on an airplane, it’s about safety. In an interview with travelandleisure.com, Robert Antolin, director of operations at App in the Air, explained why no plane will take off without it. – They are there to ensure that anyone who breaks the rules throws their cigarette butt into an ashtray rather than, say, a wastebasket full of flammable materials. And fires on planes are a serious threat -he informed. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
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