That giant no smoking sign on a tanker isn't just about cigarettes, it's a warning system for an entire zone where sparks, electronics, and even static electricity can trigger a catastrophe. Here's ...

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 While the outdated regulations still serve some ...

At first glance it would seem to be obvious to everyone that passengers weren’t allowed to light up while on board, so having signs warning people not to smoke would be stating the obvious. But there ...