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News reaches us from America that their Department of Transportation is considering banning the use of electronic cigarettes on commercial airlines.
More than 700 people commented on the proposal which is due to be decided by Summer 2012.
The proposal’s been put forward because of the increased promotion and use of electronic cigarettes.
The department has said that although it considers electronic cigarettes to be covered under the existing law banning smoking on aeroplanes, it intends to adopt a rule specifically banning them.
If the move goes ahead it could spell a problem for travellers who rely on the use of e cigs to calm their nerves during flights.
News reaches us from the United States that Barack Obama’s administration would like to see a ban on electronic cigarettes from all Airline Flights.
Electronic cigarettes have gained a lot of popularity in recent years. Users tell us at Smart Smoker that they love the fact that they can use them wherever they want – including on flights.
However, some American politicians are concerned that e-cigarettes may be harmful. As a result they are proposing to ban e-cigs from US flights.
There is already a ban on smoking traditional cigarettes on planes. It’s believed that an outlaw on both traditional and electronic cigarettes would stop any confusion for airline staff and allow all passemgers to travel in comfort.
Electronic cigarettes are a smart alternative to a traditional cigarette. They have the same cigarette taste, providing users with a nicotine boost, but completely ‘smokeless’.



