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E-Cigarettes Now Banned On All U.S. Flights


Those little electronic puffers that allegedly confine the smoke and nicotine exposure to the willing lungs of smokers are no longer allowed in American airports nor aboard flights. The use, called vaping, must now be done in approved areas or outside.

The ban is also in effect in many other countries around the world. If you’re a traveling vaper who puffs the nicotine vapor, before you go, check out where you’re permitted to indulge in lung-filling vaping.

United To Put Even Squeezier Cabin Seating PDF Print E-mail


According to USA Today, United Airlines is redesigning its economy coach areas on their 777 aircraft for ten-across seating. Can you imagine being squished for hours in the middle of a crowded row of 300 lb. NFL defensive linesmen? Or well-padded  opera sopranos and bassos?

Of course, to accomplish it in an already tight aircraft interior, the already-small seat sizes will need to be narrowed. Not only will your flight be extremely uncomfortable, but imagine what happens when those big guys/gals and you need to get up to go to the bathroom.

 
 
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