In this experience we look at the history of smoking on flights. A question that Vinod was (and still is) asked is, "Are the smoke detectors in the lavatory real?" Absolutely. We open the history books on smoking on flights. When and where did it end? (Hint, much more recently than you may think.) Fire on board is a scary, scary, thing. If you have a story about smoking on board, fire on board, or other experiences that you would like to share, we would love to hear from you.