NETHERLANDS
Schipol International Airport has gone smoke-free since April 1, as it closed the last of its designated smoking areas located in the secured parts of the airport and the price of tobacco in the Netherlands went up, with a tax increase taking effect the same day.
The cost of a pack of cigarettes rose by one euro while shag tobacco went up by €2.40. Smoking was already forbidden in areas outside of security checkpoints.
The last remaining place where passengers and visitors may smoke at the airport is the square outside Schiphol Plaza, known as Jan Dellaertplein. The airport plans to move the smoking areas there further away from the plaza’s entries and exits.
Tobacco products were also removed from many train station retailers on April 1, particularly those operated by Dutch national railway NS, including Kiosk and Stations Huiskamer. NS has also stopped closing contracts with retailers who wish to sell tobacco at the stations. Smoking facilities on train platforms will be removed by October.