St. Louis Lambert International Airport
Lambert Adopts Smoke Free Policy
Smoke Free Policy Goes Into Effect Jan. 2
This article is 14 years old. It was published on January 1, 2011.
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport adopted a smoke free policy on January 2 to coincide with non smoking bans in St. Louis City and County. Mayor Francis G. Slay and Lambert-St. Louis International Airport Director Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge announced in early December that the new policy meant that Airport's smoking lounges would be closed.
"For many visitors, the Airport represents their first and last impressions of our City," said Mayor Slay. "By banning smoking indoors, we show that
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is owned and operated by the City of St. Louis but is located in
Smoking will be allowed outside of the terminals. The designated areas are located 15 feet or more from building entrances.
Lambert joins the majority of the country's largest airports in going smoke free. Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a report finding that 22 of the 29 largest airports in the
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