IRImplementing rule
CAT.OP.MPA.240Smoking on board
The commander shall not allow smoking on board:
(a)whenever considered necessary in the interest of safety;
(b)during refuelling and defuelling of the aircraft;
(c)while the aircraft is on the surface unless the operator has determined procedures to mitigate the risks during ground operations;
(d)outside designated smoking areas, in the aisle(s) and lavatory(ies);
(e)in cargo compartments and/or other areas where cargo is carried that is not stored in flame-resistant containers or covered by flame-resistant canvas; and
(f)in those areas of the passenger compartment where oxygen is being supplied.
IR · CAT.OP.MPA.240 — Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · Air OPS Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 27 Mar 2026