Fractional Passengers

[BigC208]

The fact that they allow smoking surprises me somewhat. Now, the Euros all smoke like chimneys but most folks in the US are used to not being able to smoke on airplanes. If I was an owner I would refuse a flight on a plane that smelled like cigarettes or cigars. Just wondering about how often you guys have smokers in the back. And If any passengers complained about smelling the habits of the previous occupant or even refusing the flight.

 

[CA1900]

The fact that they allow smoking surprises me somewhat. Now, the Euros all smoke like chimneys but most folks in the US are used to not being able to smoke on airplanes.

I've been here 6 months, and had exactly one person smoke in the plane. It's pretty uncommon.

If I was an owner I would refuse a flight on a plane that smelled like cigarettes or cigars.

As would I. And it wouldn't get that far anyway: If the plane smells like smoke, it's getting a professional cleaning before passengers get back onto it. I wouldn't bring another passenger onto a plane that smelled like that; they'd be getting another airplane while the smelly one got taken care of.

 

[Fozzy]

I get about 2-3 smokers a year. Every time I send the plane to get detailed. I may ferry it one short leg but that is it. It all depends on how it makes me feel. Smoke in the plane gives me a wicked headache and makes me a bit sick to my stomach.

Funny thing, did a 30 rev flight and the pax smoking the whole time. It sucked, but she tipped us each $50. Maybe it was guilt money. That made me feel a bit better about the impending lung cancer.

 

[cheyflyer]

What if you reside in or are flying over a state that has no smoking in the work place laws? Its not like you can go outside to avoid the second hand smoke. Seems like the PIC can make the call on that one if it affects him or the crew.

 

[Twotter76]

One of the things that you sign as a new hire is a letter stating that you understand that the owners may smoke in the airplane if they desire. I have heard stories of PICs that have politely asked the pax not to smoke, not sure how it worked out. Certainly as PIC you could TELL them not too but that probably isn't in the spirit of good customer service.