Smoking is often a controversial topic in the travel industry. Just a few days ago, the Maldives made the news after prohibiting tourists and locals from using tobacco. Now, one of Delta Air Lines’ main hubs is making headlines for the opposite reason.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) may soon open a cigar lounge. The news has sparked outrage among various anti-smoking groups as well as travelers, claiming ‘harmful secondhand smoke’ will be a threat to millions of travelers and employees.

Here is a closer look at the DTW proposal, what anti-smoking groups are claiming, the Michigan state law concerning indoor smoking, and the possible impact of secondhand smoke on travelers.

Detroit Airport May Soon Get A Cigar Lounge

On October 1, the Wayne County Airport Authority, w

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