Anti-smoking groups disappointed with Qantas

Updated July 16, 2008 20:43:25

Anti-smoking lobby groups say they are extremely disappointed Australia's national airline Qantas has reintroduced selling cigarettes on international flights.

The airline says it is offering them in its inflight duty-free store because of increased demand.

But Fiona Sharkie, from the anti-smoking lobby, Quit, says Qantas must reconsider its decision.

"This is clearly a grab for cash at the expense their patron's health," she said.

"It's really a backwards step as we see it, when we consider Qantas is Australia's own international carrier and Australia has been really leading in the tobacco control movement."

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