U.S. bans the use of electronic cigarettes on commercial flights
Source: Reuters
The U.S. Transportation Department announced on Wednesday it has banned the use of electronic cigarettes on commercial flights.
The rule applies to all scheduled flights by U.S. and foreign carriers involving transportation in, to and from the United States, the department said in a statement.
"This final rule is important because it protects airline passengers from unwanted exposure to aerosol fumes that occur when electronic cigarettes are used onboard airplanes," Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said.
The Transportation Department said it took the action to eliminate any confusion over whether its existing ban on smoking on flights includes electronic cigarettes.
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World | Wed Mar 2, 2016 12:02pm EST
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valerief
(53,235 posts)dchill
(38,532 posts)Ecigs are way less offensive.
notadmblnd
(23,720 posts)aerosol fume are aerosol fumes. Not aware of the punishment, but it sounds like this sort of rule could get someone tossed for farting.
Agnosticsherbet
(11,619 posts)Leith
(7,813 posts)They both use glycerin to deliver the active ingredient.
The drive against e-cigs is a classic case of succumbing to hysteria without a shred of evidence. Anyone who is afraid that the flavors will entice children to begin bad habits should visit the local liquor store and check out the flavors that schnapps comes in.
Festivito
(13,452 posts)keylargo
(42 posts)Clap along if you feel like a room without someone's else's fumes...
Flying already sucks, at least now we don't have to deal with that!
Demit
(11,238 posts)jtuck004
(15,882 posts)melm00se
(4,995 posts)in the last 12-18 months has said no e-cigs