Smoking is prohibited on airplanes, why are there still ashtrays?

When flying, there are usually some regulations, including the prohibition of smoking. I believe many people know it, but what is strange is that there is a small ashtray on the bathroom door on the plane. This Why? Why is smoking prohibited on airplanes? The editor will introduce it below.

Why are there still ashtrays on planes when smoking is prohibited?

As we all know, according to the law, smoking is prohibited on planes. However, some passengers have noticed that there is a small ashtray on the door of the aircraft restroom. Why does the on-board restroom have a "No Smoking" slogan on it but also has an ashtray installed?

Relevant experts said that it is still just in case, and it cannot sail without an ashtray.

If someone goes to the toilet to smoke regardless of the punishment they will face, at least there is a place to put out the cigarette butt. This does not mean that smoking is allowed. If a passenger violates the no-smoking regulations, he will still be subject to relevant penalties. International civil aviation once had relevant regulations. Regardless of whether smoking is allowed on the aircraft, an ashtray must be installed in a conspicuous location, otherwise an airworthiness certificate will not be issued.

In order to avoid this risk, ashtray equipment is still retained on every aircraft. However, for many passengers, smoking is very dangerous when flying, whether in the cabin or in the bathroom. In serious cases, it may endanger the safety of themselves and others. Therefore, you must avoid dangerous behaviors such as smoking when flying.

Why smoking is prohibited on airplanes

Generally speaking, it is very difficult to smoke on an airplane because all measures will be taken during the security check. , it is not easy for people to use igniting tools, such as matchboxes or lighters to light cigarettes. It is impossible to smoke without a lighter, so many passengers will not have the problem of smoking on the plane, but if some passengers happen to escape If they pass the security check and then bring lighters onto the plane, these people will go to the toilet to smoke when the crew is not paying attention, and the technicians will immediately stop them and severely reprimand them for this behavior.

The reason why the management of smoking on airplanes is so strict is that the air circulation on airplanes is now a closed environment, and there are no other equipment for producing oxygen on airplanes. The air is naturally relatively limited, so if Smoking in such a closed environment at this time will obviously cause discomfort to other passengers. The most important thing is that if such cigarettes come to the captain's cab, it is likely to affect his health. The degree of nerve sensitivity may cause pilots to have problems when operating aircraft equipment, putting everyone on the aircraft in danger.