SMOKING ON AIRCRAFT |
Regulatory RequirementsAirline smoking policies are governed by international and local regulations which require that passengers not smoke: |
On board an aircraft during take off, landing or whenever the "no smoking" sign is illuminated; and in aircraft lavatories or any other non-smoking area. |
Passengers must obey the cabin crew instructions regarding "no smoking" on the aircraft. |
Crew Member ResponsibilitiesThe Captain has overall responsibility for passenger safety on flights. He/she enforces an airline's "no smoking" policy by keeping the "no smoking" sign illuminated on the ground or during flights. |
Cabin crew members must advise passengers, during the safety briefing, that: |
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Smoking is not permitted on the aircraft while on the ground, and the "no smoking" sign is illuminated; |
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The flight is designated a "no smoking" flight; |
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Civil aviation regulations require passenger compliance with illuminated "no smoking" signs, posted placards and cabin crew instructions; and |
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Smoking is prohibited in lavatories and that tampering with, destroying, or disabling smoke detectors is prohibited by law. |
Passenger Responsibilities
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Passengers need to: |
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Be aware of international and local laws, penalties and fines for breaches of no smoking regulations on aircraft; and |
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Obey crew member instructions regarding no smoking on board the aircraft. |