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On the Planes, Here's Why There's Always Ashtrays in the Toilets.

Summary by Maison & Travaux
Whether you are travelling by plane or not, a detail has surely caught your attention. For many years now, smoking in this type of aircraft is simply forbidden. Yet, ashtrays are still installed close to the toilets. And no, it has nothing to do with the age of the aircraft. In reality, these objects have a very special utility for the crew members. Why are ashtrays installed in the aircraft's toilets? In the United States, ashtrays are commonpl…
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Whether you are travelling by plane or not, a detail has surely caught your attention. For many years now, smoking in this type of aircraft is simply forbidden. Yet, ashtrays are still installed close to the toilets. And no, it has nothing to do with the age of the aircraft. In reality, these objects have a very special utility for the crew members. Why are ashtrays installed in the aircraft's toilets? In the United States, ashtrays are commonpl…

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Maison & Travaux broke the news in on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
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