31. Why are there still ashtrays on the plane?

It’s common knowledge that smoking is not allowed in the plane. However, there are still ashtrays in the aircraft despite the ban, especially inside the bathroom. The reason for this is that the ashtrays are a requirement as per the civil aviation rules.

It is looked at as part of the security measures because some people might still insist on smoking inside the plane. If this happens, the ashtrays provide a safe place for the crew to extinguish any cigarettes they find.