What part of a round red sign with a cigarette inside the circle with a big line across it do these people not understand?
They're trying it on (most likely because they know they'll get excellent treatment in UK prisons including free meals).
A few years ago, I caught a guy smoking in the toilet on a Spanish flight. I read him the riot act (as such). His excuse? He had a stomach problem so he had to have a cig after eating to feel better and it helped his digestion and condition. Well, I nearly burst out laughing, it was that ridiculous.
There are 3 reasons why you can't smoke on my plane:
1 It's against the law
2 If I can't have one, neither can you
3 How dare you put MY life in danger? (Chemical toilet fluids, paper towels etc etc)
Gg