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mrivorey t1_ixtksah wrote

Safety, even in the event of failure (to comply with rules).

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letrestoriginality t1_ixttoli wrote

Fire on board is the biggest danger for a plane. People WILL smoke and airlines can't risk people starting a fire.

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brazzy42 t1_ixtx1p6 wrote

In fact, back when smoking was allowed, minor fires started by cigarettes (often in trash cans) were so common that anything looking like that was not considered a very serious concern.

This led to the disaster of Air Canada flight 797, where an electrical fire near a toilet was mistaken for such a case, leading to a delayed response and a late emergency landing, the cabin already filled with smoke, so that 23 people died even though the plane had landed safely.

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letrestoriginality t1_ixtxdg7 wrote

Interesting, I hadn't heard of that one, I'll be going down that rabbit hole today.

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Frosty_404 t1_ixxm37p wrote

What kind of a cunt smokes on an airplane.

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skydiver1958 t1_iy1amrj wrote

We did back in the 80's. There were smoking seats at the back. Thing is I got one first row back of non smoking. I lit up but soon realized dude in front was non smoker.I put it out and never smoked on a plane again out of respect. Of course it was banned shortly after but you are right. What cunt smokes on a plane? I will go without a smoke before ever jeopardizing a plane.. Some are cunts tho.

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SEND_PUNS_PLZ t1_ixu22ji wrote

Despite the law, every once in a while a passenger goes ashtray

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MacRubys t1_ixtu8ap wrote

Because there is usually an asshole who thinks the rules don't apply to them.

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IronChariots t1_ixuvqek wrote

Yeah, don't the assholes know that I'm the one the rules don't apply to?

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heisdeadjim_au t1_ixtp8dt wrote

This is because people try to sneak a smoke and there needs to be a need to put it out.

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OldMork t1_ixtsqs4 wrote

some planes even have a box in toilet for disposal of old timey razorblades, I just wonder how they get them onboard and who would spend time on a airplaneloo and shave?

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Honey_Overall t1_ixv6l1j wrote

Prior to 9/11 they really didn't give a shit. Nobody would have thought twice about letting it on.

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shavemejesus t1_ixva27i wrote

Would a small cup of water not work better? Or an empty soda can?

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Peterd1900 t1_ixw7t5x wrote

Just because commercial flights are smoke-free doesn't mean every flight is smoke-free

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BungDiggity t1_ixwopjo wrote

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DON’T SMOKE! YOU DID? DISCARD HERE.

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Riccma02 t1_ixvu3bc wrote

If someone is smoking on the plane when they are already not allowed to, are they really going to bother using as ash tray?

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nah-meh-stay t1_ixwzdaf wrote

The smokers left eye would work just fine.

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Your-username-must-b OP t1_ixtj6h1 wrote

How often does that happen? lol

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coredump3d t1_ixtyg44 wrote

Quite a lot; especially within the States unfortunately. Too many folks brimming to spew their rights or pick up silly fights

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Syklise t1_ixtm2js wrote

Nail clippers.

Hair? Cut it off.

Feet? Cut their nails. They'll never fly again.

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EquivalentLock0 t1_ixug4kc wrote

I miss the time when you are being asked while getting your boarding pass if Smoking or Non-Smoking. Smoking of course, and I sit at the back part of the plane. Those ashtrays are there for that purpose.

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