PARIS — Paris' smoke-filled cafes have resisted an 8-year-old anti-smoking law, but Air France is determined to clear the air.
The state-run carrier announced Friday that starting in November, smoking will no longer be allowed on any of its flights. Air France said it will offer nicotine substitutes for die-hard passengers and post a doctor specializing in smoking disorders who can be consulted — for a fee — at its main Paris terminal.
Air France already has a no-smoking policy in force on North American, Caribbean and Indian Ocean long-haul routes. On Nov. 1, that will be extended to Asian and South American routes and African and Middle Eastern flights which had smoking areas, a company statement said.
France passed an anti-smoking law in November 1992 that obliges restaurants and cafes to create no-smoking areas, but that has failed to clear the air in most eateries.