Why don't UK airports have smoking area?


Why don't UK airports have smoking area? Unfortunately, as we make airfield safety our priority it is not possible for you to smoke once you're in the airside portion of the building. If you wish to smoke we have several designated areas outside of the terminal building's landside areas.


Can you smoke at any UK airport?

It is useful to know that the majority of airports in the UK do not permit smoking once passengers enter the building or pass beyond security. Below is a list of UK and popular international airports with their current provisions for smoking, vaping and the use of heated tobacco products.


Can you smoke on public transport UK?

Smoking isn't allowed in any enclosed workplace, public building or on public transport in the UK.


Where is smoking banned UK?

Smoking in enclosed public places and workplaces has been illegal in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (pdf) since 2007 and in Scotland (pdf) since 2006. Smokefree laws have been extremely successful and popular, including among smokers.


Is smoking in an airport a crime?

Yes. every airport all over the globe (except few) are designed to have a specified area for smoking called Smoking Zone. There are many airports where you can buy your cigarettes right in front of smoking zone. Smoking outside of the smoking zone is a punishable offence and may lead to get barred from taking flight.


What happens if you get caught with cigarettes at airport?

The airport security agent on duty will be called for assistance. Also a police officer will be involved quickly if needed (From the police station at the airport). They will physically stop you from smoking. And you will be arrested, the rest is history.


How do smokers deal with long flights?

Nicotine inhalers are one of the best nicotine replacement for a long flight. They have the added benefit of being handheld and inhaled, like a cigarette, which is an action many smokers miss when trying to quit smoking.


Can pilots smoke in the cockpit?

Pilots can and sometimes do smoke in the cockpits of business jets. These can be as large as airliners (see BBJ), but usually aren't. Even when a country and/or airline ban smoking in the flight deck, some pilots will ignore the ban and still light up. This was quite common with Asian carriers in the past.


Can you smoke on a cruise ship?

You may smoke on a cruise ship, but only in designated smoking areas. On most ships operated by U.S. cruise lines, all indoor public spaces are off-limits with the exceptions being the casino (or part of the casino), a cigar lounge (if the ship has one) and one or two other lounges.