EWR used to be one of the most smoker-friendly airports in the country. I haven't been there in 2 years. They've probably cut way back by now. Great airport, and I hear it will be even better when the current renovations are complete. I liked it so much, I took my free hotel-airport shuttle (5 min.) a few times just to hang out and have a beer in the evenings. (It beats the local bars)