The Federal Aviation Administration did away with a rule that had required an off switch for the sign even though smoking on U.S. flights ended years ago. By Niraj Chokshi The days of airplane ...

Starting on October 22, the Federal Aviation Administration eliminated the rule that required an off switch for the "No smoking" sign, even though smoking on U.S. 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 While the outdated regulations still ...