why were airlines wrong to ban smoking inside the cabin?

Question

this is a serious question and you might be suprised by the answer.

i'll give the answer when its had 24 hours on here.

Answer 1

First of all, the banning originated in the United States where Congress banned smoking on flights of less than 2 hours in the 1980's. This then switched over to flights less than 6 hours in the early 1990's and then eventually all flights. An airline flying into the United States had to be smoke-free in order to land and take-off at US airports. This then resulted in similar rules being established in other countries. The airlines were simply obeying the laws that had been established in their country and/or countries they were flying into.

I remember the days when all commercial flights still allowed smoking. It was hell if you were even remotely close to the smoking section. Everything stank when you got off the aircraft, and it wasn't exactly healthy for anyone involved. Second hand smoking took on a new meaning!! There are still some airlines that will permit smoking onboard, but they are few and far between and mostly consist of airlines from less developped countries.

Some may say that banning smoking on flights is wrong because it is the people's 'constitutional right' to be able to smoke. Others may say that, as non-smokers, it is their 'constitutional right' to be able to fly without being subjected to second-hand smoke and the health risks associated with it. You can never please everyone so you have to go with the choice that is going to be pleasing to the majority of people. In this particular instance, it makes sense that smoking would be banned - even if you just look at the long term health effects of second-hand smoking.

I would be interested to see the "answer" to this question. I personally don't think it will be a valid argument...but that is just my point of view. And for the record, I am a smoker and I LOVE the fact that you can't smoke on flights.

Answer 2

I personally think that this is one of the best things that ever happened in the air. In the old days I have actually been on flights that were so smoke filled that the Captain came on the PA and required everyone to stop smoking till the cabin cleared. It happened 3 times on one flight from Hong Kong to LA. By the time I got off the plane my clothing, what I was wearing and my carry on clothes smelled like I had been in a bar for a month. It was really bad. I don't ever want to have an experience like that again. Sorry that my answer does not really address your question but I just kind of went off.

Answer 3

I agree. It is the best thing to happen in aviation history. I remember flying on American Airlines in 1978 and there was smoking in the back of the plane, which was not too far from where me and the family were stitting. I was sick as a dog after that flight. I am glad there is no smoking on board now. However, I can still smell smoke on peoples' clothes, and it still drives me nuts. I just put me hat over me face, go to sleep and breathe me own carbon dioxide.

Answer 4

Simple they WEREN'T wrong!

This is the best thing that has ever happened. Now people who are sensitive to the nauseating smell of smoke don't have to worry about puking and flying.

Hurray to the airlines.

Answer 5

Ban ban ban , that is all you ever hear , what a " free society "

Answer 6

because it is supposed