Comments on: The captain has turned on the smoke-’em-if-you-got-’em sign… http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/ Living the first class life -- at coach prices Sat, 30 Aug 2008 11:39:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Sokratis http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-20438 Sokratis Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:49:04 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-20438 The bitter truth for non smokers is that they usually stay indoors without caring for fresh air. Smokers open windows more often or in countries where a general smoking ban is in force go for a stroll outside. Non smokers will soon succumb to diseases linked to stale air; remember radon for example. The bitter truth for non smokers is that they usually stay indoors without caring for fresh air. Smokers open windows more often or in countries where a general smoking ban is in force go for a stroll outside.
Non smokers will soon succumb to diseases linked to stale air; remember radon for example.

]]> By: dave K http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-16652 dave K Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:29:25 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-16652 Yeh, and if you had actually read the 2006 surgeon genenral's report it actually says all the observed risk can alternately be explained by misclassification of ex smokers as never smokers. Yeh, and if you had actually read the 2006 surgeon genenral’s report it actually says all the observed risk can alternately be explained by misclassification of ex smokers as never smokers.

]]> By: Some Niches are not exactly Healthy http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-15739 Some Niches are not exactly Healthy Sun, 29 Jul 2007 09:45:15 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-15739 [...] drinks (LOL). At least Yu Hu Stewardess would not like to work in that environment. You can see an interesting picture about how it probably would look on a flight with [...] […] drinks (LOL). At least Yu Hu Stewardess would not like to work in that environment. You can see an interesting picture about how it probably would look on a flight with […]

]]> By: Airport Security: TSA Re-Allows Lighters on Board; Non-Flammable Water Still a Threat to Safety » Upgrade: Travel Better http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-15633 Airport Security: TSA Re-Allows Lighters on Board; Non-Flammable Water Still a Threat to Safety » Upgrade: Travel Better Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:35:27 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-15633 [...] Sounds like a big step forward in the expansion plans of all-smoking airline Smintair! [...] […] Sounds like a big step forward in the expansion plans of all-smoking airline Smintair! […]

]]> By: Short hops — June 29, 2006 » Upgrade: Travel Better http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-14797 Short hops — June 29, 2006 » Upgrade: Travel Better Sun, 20 May 2007 00:19:47 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-14797 [...] up my life Smokers are no longer a security threat (though you may want to give them their own airline): TSA officials recommend that lighters be allowed back on board. Maybe they’re just tired of [...] […] up my life Smokers are no longer a security threat (though you may want to give them their own airline): TSA officials recommend that lighters be allowed back on board. Maybe they’re just tired of […]

]]> By: Short hops — July 28, 2006 — Upgrades and downgrades » Upgrade: Travel Better http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-9630 Short hops — July 28, 2006 — Upgrades and downgrades » Upgrade: Travel Better Sun, 25 Mar 2007 03:44:53 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-9630 [...] Smokers’ inflight nicotine fix Stuck on a long flight (and not flying all-smoking Smintair), or sitting inside a smoke-free Westin or Marriott? Crack open an ice-cold NicLite — the [...] […] Smokers’ inflight nicotine fix Stuck on a long flight (and not flying all-smoking Smintair), or sitting inside a smoke-free Westin or Marriott? Crack open an ice-cold NicLite — the […]

]]> By: Marriott hotels to eliminate smoking in all its North American brands » Upgrade: Travel Better http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-8356 Marriott hotels to eliminate smoking in all its North American brands » Upgrade: Travel Better Sun, 11 Mar 2007 23:24:00 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-8356 [...] I also don’t think there will be an all-smoking hotel chain coming down the pike, like the all-smoking airlines that have been proposed. Consider that 85 to 90 percent of hotel rooms at mid- to upscale chains [...] […] I also don’t think there will be an all-smoking hotel chain coming down the pike, like the all-smoking airlines that have been proposed. Consider that 85 to 90 percent of hotel rooms at mid- to upscale chains […]

]]> By: Upgrade: Travel Better » Blog Archive » Nicotine jitters: Another hotel chain goes non-smoking http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-3677 Upgrade: Travel Better » Blog Archive » Nicotine jitters: Another hotel chain goes non-smoking Mon, 19 Feb 2007 16:00:55 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-3677 [...] Related: - Marriott hotels to eliminate smoking in all its North American brands - Smoking prohibitions: Hurdles and tradeoffs - The captain has turned on the smoke-’em-if-you-got-’em sign… - Smoking chimpanzee can’t kick cigarette habit (CBS News) - Comfort Suites (aff) « Poll: Will a Passengers’ Bill of Rights become law? JetBlue to impose financial penalties on itself » [...] […] Related: - Marriott hotels to eliminate smoking in all its North American brands - Smoking prohibitions: Hurdles and tradeoffs - The captain has turned on the smoke-’em-if-you-got-’em sign… - Smoking chimpanzee can’t kick cigarette habit (CBS News) - Comfort Suites (aff) « Poll: Will a Passengers’ Bill of Rights become law? JetBlue to impose financial penalties on itself » […]

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-96 Anonymous Thu, 06 Jul 2006 22:47:00 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-96 Wow. Gotta love all the hate from the smoking crowd. Feeling a wee bit testy, are we? Maybe step outstide and have a smoke to calm those nerves. As far as quotes like these: "Second hand smoke doesn't kill, even if the surgeon general says it does." Well, let the rest of us know when you want to join the reality-based conversations, ok? "Does too..." "Does not..." "Does too..." *sigh* Oh, and the airline is a fine idea - if smokers can support it in the market, and it is not subsidized by goverment dollars, more power to it. Wow. Gotta love all the hate from the smoking crowd. Feeling a wee bit testy, are we? Maybe step outstide and have a smoke to calm those nerves.

As far as quotes like these:

“Second hand smoke doesn’t kill, even if the surgeon general says it does.”

Well, let the rest of us know when you want to join the reality-based conversations, ok?

“Does too…”

“Does not…”

“Does too…”

*sigh*

Oh, and the airline is a fine idea - if smokers can support it in the market, and it is not subsidized by goverment dollars, more power to it.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-95 Anonymous Tue, 04 Jul 2006 22:01:00 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-95 bbum - how arrogant to assume people have not done their homework! Fortunately I do not base my beliefs round America Today being gospel! The surgeon general is a surgeon not an expert in medical studies/evaluating figures/medical research, he only deals with problems not discover how they were caused! He is also government appointed and has been in the army. I have no doubt he is a very clever man but then again so is Richard Doll. Heard of him bbum? he was the man who has carried out extensive studies on smoking over many years and was the first to connect lung cancer with smoking. He also quoted that second hand smoke was negligent and was not a medical problem. This was the verdict he reached after many years of studying the effects of smoking on third parties. Also the WHO found after extensive studies that children of smokers had a 22% lower case of lung cancer in later life. I think Mr bbum that you should do your research a little bit better or keep your mouth shut. bbum - how arrogant to assume people have not done their homework! Fortunately I do not base my beliefs round America Today being gospel! The surgeon general is a surgeon not an expert in medical studies/evaluating figures/medical research, he only deals with problems not discover how they were caused! He is also government appointed and has been in the army. I have no doubt he is a very clever man but then again so is Richard Doll. Heard of him bbum? he was the man who has carried out extensive studies on smoking over many years and was the first to connect lung cancer with smoking. He also quoted that second hand smoke was negligent and was not a medical problem. This was the verdict he reached after many years of studying the effects of smoking on third parties. Also the WHO found after extensive studies that children of smokers had a 22% lower case of lung cancer in later life. I think Mr bbum that you should do your research a little bit better or keep your mouth shut.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-94 Anonymous Mon, 03 Jul 2006 19:48:00 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-94 Second hand smoke is not a proven killer- people have been conned into believing so. The reason why we are angry is a backlash against the propaganda. yes the free market should decide- the airline is private- people sensitive to smoke should fly with another airline. There's plenty!! Antismokers are simply hysterical and do need some psychiatric help or should perhaps move in time to nazi germany. Allowing an owner to decide his/her smoking policy is called freedom and democracy, you understand. Second hand smoke is not a proven killer- people have been conned into believing so. The reason why we are angry is a backlash against the propaganda. yes the free market should decide- the airline is private- people sensitive to smoke should fly with another airline. There’s plenty!! Antismokers are simply hysterical and do need some psychiatric help or should perhaps move in time to nazi germany. Allowing an owner to decide his/her smoking policy is called freedom and democracy, you understand.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-93 Anonymous Mon, 03 Jul 2006 17:34:00 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/06/27/the-captain-has-turned-on-the-smoke-em-if-you-got-em-sign/#comment-93 Why are all the smokers coming here with such anger? The original blog posting <B>doesn't</B> say that Smintair should be banned or anything. Like the blogger said, let the market decide. People who dislike smoke won't fly the airline, people who like smoke MIGHT fly the airline. Basta! Besides, how many of the smokers who are posting comments are actually ever going to be able to afford this airline, I don't know. it's all first and business class! Why are all the smokers coming here with such anger? The original blog posting doesn’t say that Smintair should be banned or anything.

Like the blogger said, let the market decide. People who dislike smoke won’t fly the airline, people who like smoke MIGHT fly the airline. Basta!

Besides, how many of the smokers who are posting comments are actually ever going to be able to afford this airline, I don’t know. it’s all first and business class!

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