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Japan-based airlines report record 429 cases of in-flight smoking in 2025

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Major airlines based in Japan reported a record 429 cases of smoking on board domestic and international flights in 2025, the transport ministry said Monday, with the spread of heated tobacco products believed to be a major contributing factor.

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Japan-based airlines report record 429 cases of in-flight smoking in 2025

Major airlines based in Japan reported a record 429 cases of smoking on board domestic and international flights in 2025, the transport ministry said Monday, with the spread of heated tobacco products believed to be a major contributing factor.

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Kyodo News+ broke the news in Japan on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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