I just got back from Charleston, SC and was surprised to find out there is an issue with selling gum. I asked the angry man at the counter if they had it and he barked that they are not allowed to sell it. I am wondering if anyone knows why.
2007-01-03 01:19:00 · 4 answers · asked by yellowred24 2 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Other - Destinations
Looks like the Charleston airport is not the only one with a ban on chewing gum. I found some articles about other airports as well. In Sydney, Australia, it is apparently banned because of cleanliness issues. I wonder if that is the issue in Charleston as well; an article I found on someone's blog seems to indicate this might be the answer.
2007-01-03 01:24:24 · answer #1 · answered by beckerbuns 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not all passenger are educated enough to understand
the meaning of not giving problem to others
it cost a lot to clean up gum that are not disposal properly
Singapore only do not allow gum to be sell in the state but
you can still has gum if you buy outside
2007-01-03 01:53:37 · answer #2 · answered by kimht 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the way that people dispose of it...generally on the floor or under tables. It leaves a disgusting mess which costs a fortune to have to clean up. It's is banned in Singapore.
2007-01-03 01:28:48 · answer #3 · answered by sarch_uk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could it be that gum could be mistaken for plastic explosive and
a security risk.My local airport confiscates gum at check-in.
2007-01-03 02:09:09 · answer #4 · answered by alex t 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋