Starting on October 22, the Federal Aviation Administration eliminated the rule that required an off switch for the "No smoking" sign, even though smoking on U.S. flights officially ended decades ago.

but airlines are still required to fit "no smoking" signs on their planes. While the outdated regulations still serve some purpose and are a simple reminder, they also create bureaucratic ...

Starting on Tuesday, the illuminated overhead “No Smoking” sign no longer requires an off switch. That obsolete requirement had become “time-consuming and burdensome” for airlines and ...

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. Jump directly to the content.

Why planes still have no smoking signs after 30 years. Planes still have this sign throughout the cabin even though a ban came into effect 30 years ago – and this is why.