Originally Posted by
eoinnz
While it may be against the law, it is common practice that when your first caught you get a warning first, then are arrested the second time. Whilst dangerous, it is not obvious to everyone that you cannot smoke, especially with confusing signals like a no smoking sign right next to an ashtray.
Besides the crew only thought they knew who it was. Unless your caught red handed you cannot blame anyone.
Crap. First a warning in case you're too dense/defiant to comply with the FA's announcement at the start of every flight, as well as the sticker/placard in the lavatory stating it is prohibited? At that point, I'd consider someone warned.
Don't break the law if you're not willing to pay the consequences.