- Britney Spears was found smoking on a flight with public charter carrier JSX.
- Reports claim that the pop singer lit up a cigarette on the plane. Flight attendants told him to put it out, but then authorities met him upon landing.
- In 2000, the smoking ban on flights in the United States was implemented on all flights.
Britney Spears has learned the hard lesson that you should never follow. all the rules on a commercial airplane, including never—ever—lighting up a cigarette.
Spears was reportedly caught smoking in mid-flight while returning from Cabo San Luis on a JSX flight. According to The PeopleThe act “alarmed”, flight attendants who immediately instructed the pop singer to put out the cigarette, which she did.
The crew contacted authorities who spoke with Spears after the plane landed at Los Angeles International Airport. A source told us that this isn’t Spears’ first warning. The People. “She doesn’t follow the rules exactly.”
Spears has also shared her Instagram post about the incident. sharing a video of herself The caption reads “Me yesterday” and is displayed on the plane.!! It is actually very funny !!!”
Some planes you can’t even smoke, but this one is different as the drink holders are on. [the] Outside [the] seat!!! I confess that this was my first VODKA! I swear I felt so SMART!!! Wow, what’s in that?!! I felt clear and intelligent!!! And said, I want to smoke so badly !!!”
She said that she assumed smoking was allowed on the flight because a “friend lit one and placed it in her mouth. She then apologized to everyone she “offended,” noting that authorities were showing her “support.”
“The flight attendant contacted officials because I smoked cigarettes!!! It was embarrassing to me. I thought it was a lot, but the moment she saw me on, she wasn’t happy. [the] “Plane,” Spears continued.
The Federal Aviation Authority banned smoking on domestic flights In 1988, smoking was banned on flights of less than six hours. Two years later, the ban was extended to all flights. Nevertheless, it was not until 2000 that smoking on flights into and out of the U.S. was banned. Business InsiderThe Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act of the 21st Century was signed by President Clinton in 1996. In 2016, the U.S. updated their rules to include banning the use of e-cigarettes, too.
As Spears said, it is not worth going to extremes. As USA Today FAA regulations note that the maximum fine for “distracting” crews or smoking in planes is $25,000
This ban does not only affect the comfort of crew members and passengers. Lion Air explains on its websiteSmoking on board is a fire hazard. Fuel can become more flammable when the air is dry in the cabin. In an emergency situation, extinguishing and controlling fires can be very difficult. This could put passengers and cabin staff at risk. Secondhand smoke, which is a mixture of cigarette smoke and the unpleasant smell, can cause irritations to the throat, nose, and eyes. It is important to limit smoking in order for all passengers to be able enjoy their trip.
