On October 22, the Federal Aviation Administration eliminated the rule that required an off switch for the “no smoking” sign on planes, even though smoking on US flights officially ended decades ago.

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 While the outdated regulations still serve some ...

HUDSON/GREENPORT — Each bench within Hudson’s Seventh Street Park now has a small sign informing guests that smoking is no longer permitted there. The last piece to the smoking ban is now in place as ...

Usually, airplanes are grounded for mechanical and safety reasons. This time, United Airlines has temporarily grounded its entire fleet of A321neo airplanes because of an old signage issue. A U.S. law ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. Pictogram illustration of a no-smoking sign. Stopping smoking is ...