More than half of UK’s 23 airports now have complete bans on smoking and vaping in place for travellers once they get through security, a study has revealed.

Only 11 of these airports have a place for smokers to light up before getting their flight after their bags have been scanned.

And even vape users aren't spared as these restrictions extend to e-cigarettes too.

This means nicotine enthusiasts could be forced to go without for several hours prior to take-off - potentially longer if there’s a delay, in additions to the time spent in the air.