German Airline Plans to Cater to Smokers

A German airline plans to bring back the joy of flying by offering capacious seating, a passenger lounge and on-board smoking.

Smintair, or Smokers' International Airline, plans to begin service in October between Tokyo and Dusseldorf, a route aimed at notoriously nicotine-addicted Japanese businessmen, The Telegraph reports.

"Allowing our guests to smoke is one of the freedoms we are happily prepared to grant," the company says on its Web site.

"Non-smokers will find the cabin air more refreshing than on any other flight with any other airline, as Smintair adds fresh outside air to the conditioning system! This is more expensive, as it burns more fuel, but it is seen as an additional service to our guests."

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