Ryanair Selling Smokeless Cigarettes
Travelers in Europe are allowed to smoke on planes again .. sort of.
That’s because Irish airline Ryanair has started selling smokeless cigarettes on all of its flights throughout Europe and North Africa, according to the New York Daily News . The company said the cigarettes can’t be lit; they deliver the nicotine directly through inhalation.
Packs of 10 cigarettes are being sold to those over 18 years of age for 6 euros (about $8.72). Ryanair said a survey found that 24,000 passengers would still like the option of smoking onboard planes.
Company spokesman Stephen McNamara said in a press release that everybody wins “as these cigarettes are smokeless, they cause no discomfort to other passengers and can ensure a more enjoyable and stress-free flight for all passengers as non-smokers will no longer have to cope with moody smokers in need of nicotine.”
Ryanair has had a number of innovative promotions recently. Last November the airline announced it was selling tickets from Europe to the U.S. for 10 euros, or around $13 . Wired.com writes that Ryanair often gives tickets away for free, but makes all of its money off of charging fees for the tickets and selling products during its in-flight service.
