The places where smokers can light up in the United States have been on the decline for decades. Back in the heyday of smoking, smokers could partake in their habit almost anywhere. Smoking was common in airports and even on airliners. There were no smoking lounges back then. You could smoke anywhere.
That began to change in the late 1980s. Smoking was banned on all US airliners. Then airports started to ban smoking except for designated areas. By the early 2000s, the only place one could smoke would be inside a smoking lounge. Over the past few years, most of the lounges at major airports like Washington Dulles, Denver International, and Atlanta have closed. There are still a few places where travelers can still light up. Here’s the list.
Tampa International Airport Smoking Lounge
Tampa International Airport has an outdoor smoking lounge tucked away on the outside of Terminal A. It’s not easy to find. The smoking lounge is only a door tucked away on the southeast corner of the terminal. It leads to an outdoor patio that overlooks the trash bins. It is however, the only way to get one final fix before a flight.
Miami International Airport Smoking Lounge
Miami International Airport continues to buck the trend. According to AirportGuidesWorld.com, smokers can still light up on the patio of the TGIFridays within the secure area. It’s one of the rare opportunities to enjoy a smoke along with a meal and a drink at an airport before taking off. It is located in Concourse D near gate D-36.
Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport Smoking Lounges
This airport might be the headquarters for vice at a US airport. Every terminal at the airport features multiple smoking lounges. Terminal 1 near gate C-25 even features a smoking lounge with a full service bar. The catch is that all of the other smoking lounges are colocated with slot machines. To smoke, one must be actively sitting at a machine. It might be the most friendly airport for smokers in the United States. That makes sense as Las Vegas in one of the most friendly places in the world to indulge in the vice or vices of your choice.
