A recent Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) released by the FAA expresses concern over passengers carrying e-cigarettes in their checked luggage. They caution that the devices could pose a fire hazard when stored in the cargo area. The FAA has released this statement after the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) issued a... Read More
World Health Organization Urges Tighter Regulation of Vapor Cigarettes
Earlier this year, the WHO issued recommendations about vapor cigarettes, urging countries to more tightly regulate the emerging technology. Regulations, according to Reuters, include: Restrictions on ads promoting e-cigs as a healthy alternative A ban on selling to minors A ban on specialty flavors that may appeal to minors Banning the devices... Read More