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.

‘No Smoking’ Signs on Planes Can Now Stay On Forever The Federal Aviation Administration did away with a rule that had required an off switch for the sign even though smoking on U.S. flights ...

A U.S. rule from 1990 requires the ‘No Smoking’ sign on planes to be operated by the flight crew.

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.

On Friday, an employee said new signs went up, indicating the left side of the gaming floor is a "non-smoking section." However, there is no wall separating the sides.

The federal government banned smoking on all commercial flights 24 years ago, but airlines are still required to fit “no smoking” signs on their planes. While the outdated regulations still ...

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.

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.

"While 'No Smoking' signs may seem like an old and outdated practice, they are still a necessity for a few different reasons," Maddi Bourgerie, travel expert at RVshare, tells Thrillist.