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Old 31st May 2013, 15:48
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RiS, you are correct my friend. But I bet you our next beer that most are Greek. I will personally count them next time I go through. Easy exercise, I will just shout 'you are all malakes' and see how many shout back.
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Old 31st May 2013, 20:37
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I appreciate it might cost more but could you break your journey or take alternative routes?
Laughable, I hope this was an attempt at humour!

If not, very sad
It was a serious suggestion. If someone is unable to go on a long flight without a smoke, now that is very sad.

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Old 1st Jun 2013, 03:01
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Man up - you aren't addicted you are being a wuss.

I gave up simply by saying to myself that I had never smoked. Any craving was thus pathetic & imaginary. Stop looking for crutches, excuses and for other peoples support. It's just smoke, nicotine isn't pleasant - fresh air is great.

The addiction is to the ceremony of lighting up and having 'me time'. Replace it.
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Old 1st Jun 2013, 17:58
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I apreciate the advices. Please keep them coming. But let's not turn this thread about advices on how to quit and so on. That could be discussed in another thread and it's completely besides the point here.

If the e-cigs ban is not enforceable has anyone ever been been caught and penalized?

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Old 1st Jun 2013, 18:51
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Patches. I was a 40+ a day addict and did Manchester to Kuala Lumpur on a patch. Numerous short hauls on patches, too, but KL , Dubai, NYC, and Toronto - all from UK, were longest flights with a patch. It was OK.
To give up I had the help of Champix but as you say that's for another discussion thread. Haven't touched one since the Champix.
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Old 1st Jun 2013, 21:51
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I was 40+ per day also and did 14 hours MNL/AMS without patches, e-cigs or anything ... It's all a matter of mental discipline.
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Old 2nd Jun 2013, 01:53
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FFS its a few hours. Pull yourself together and don't be pathetic - suck your thumb - nip in the bog to knock one out, watch a film, drink, have some chocolate, think about people that have real problems to deal with all day every day.
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Old 2nd Jun 2013, 03:32
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Hi dreamflier

I am also a heavy smoker and had similar concerns when taking a long flight, so I empathise with your predicament.

Yes, there are more important concerns in the world, but the OP came here for advice about an air travel situation which is causing him concern. As do most people who start topics in here.

dreamflier - I have made several long haul journeys in the last few years, and got by without any excessive nicotine cravings.

The suggestion that you break your journey somewhere en route is quite a valid one. Check first that the 'stopover' airport allows smoking airside/in transit.
That may not be a feasible option though.

In addition, or instead, I suggest you wear a nicotine patch. Put it on as soon as possible after your 'last fag', probably in the departure area or just before you go through security if there's no smoking after that. Also take along some nicotine lozenges or gum (I prefer lozenges).

As for e-cigarettes, it's perfectly legal to carry these on board in your carry-on baggage, or in your pocket - but dismantle the e-cig when going through security and put the 'bits' with your other electronic items. I've had no issues at all doing this, and was only questioned once along the lines of 'Is that an e-cig? Yes? No problem then." Many airlines forbid their use in flight, although I'm sure some pax use them discreetly in the lavatories, rightly or wrongly. The vapour appears not to set off the smoke alarm if exhaled normally.

So patch, lozenges and the e-cig (if allowed) will get you through the flight I promise you. I managed 13-14 hours absolutely fine. Being in an environment where you know you cannot smoke until you disembark several hours later is totally different to sitting at home or outside a bar with a packet of cigs and a lighter right in front of you.

So don't panic, do a bit of preparation and research, and enjoy your flight!

PCGU (30-40 a day bloke).
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Old 4th Jun 2013, 08:05
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If the e-cigs ban is not enforceable has anyone ever been been caught and penalized?
An aircraft is private property. The company is perfectly able to ban or restrict whatever activities they please.

As a result e-cigs or any other bans are very much enforceable.

Don't argue.
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Old 4th Jun 2013, 10:15
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Mixture, you missunderstand. They are referring to to the practicality of enforcement, not the legality.
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Old 4th Jun 2013, 21:36
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An aircraft is private property.
but it's providing a public service.
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Old 4th Jun 2013, 21:59
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5mg Diazepam 4 x daily.
(Not an authorised medical practitioner.)
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Old 5th Jun 2013, 10:43
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Sunnyjohn - it's not providing a public service. It's providing a privately contracted one to fly you from A - B.
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CavortingCheetah: 25 mg of diazepam never helped me. I still used the patches; the diazepam was for the flying phobia!
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...worry beads and Om Mani Padme Hum ...repeat as necessary.
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Old 7th Jun 2013, 16:00
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Will e-cigarettes set of the lav smoke detectors? If not, prohibiting them might result in people tying up the facilities to sneak a pseudo-smoke.
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Old 7th Jun 2013, 17:39
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Sunnyjohn - it's not providing a public service. It's providing a privately contracted one to fly you from A - B.
Captivep - you are correct: my apologies!
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