Beware: Breaking This Airport Rule Could Ground Your Vacation Plans

Brits planning a holiday have been cautioned that vaping in the wrong spot at the airport could result in a £1,000 fine and even prevent them from boarding their flight.

Smoking Snag at Airports
For many sun-seekers, a pre-flight pint is as much a part of the travel routine as repeatedly checking your passport and purchasing a small tube of toothpaste from Boots. Yet for those partial to a bit of nicotine, a drink often sparks a craving to smoke or vape– a task that can be challenging within an airport. Lighting up outside of designated smoking areas could abruptly halt their holiday plans. UK airports have prohibited smoking and vaping inside terminal buildings, and a recent clampdown means passengers can no longer assume they can vape freely while waiting to board. Penalties for vaping or smoking in restricted areas can reach up to £1,000, with fines starting at £50 for smoking in non-designated spots.

Know Before You Go
Mike Byers, who works at vape company WickdUp, said: 'We've all been there – the pre-flight pint with a craving for a cigarette or a quick vape. But with the tightening of smoking and vaping rules at airports across the UK, travellers need to know that indulging in these habits could result in serious fines or even missed flights. 'With long waits, delays, and already expensive airports, the last thing you need is a penalty that could ruin your trip.' He also advised passengers to be well-informed about the regulations at their departure airport, adding: 'I can't stress the importance of checking each airport's specific smoking and vaping policies before heading to your gate.