February 4, 2008

Six Flags Great America adopts "strict-zero tolerance policy"

Six Flags Great America announced today the enforcement of a strict no-tolerance policy for guests who violate the park's designated smoking area policy.  Effective April 26, opening day of the 2008 season, smokers who light up outside of designated smoking areas will be ejected without refund.  This
no-tolerance policy is in line with the Smoke-Free Illinois Act, which voters approved in May 2007 and takes effect January 1, 2008. Smoking has already been banned at numerous outdoor public places including Chicago beaches and playgrounds.
 
"The no-tolerance policy further enforces our commitment to improve the quality of the guest experience at our park," said Hank Salemi, Six Flags Great America park president. "Non-smoking guests deserve the right to breathe smoke-free air and this policy will send a message to smokers that we are serious about smoking only in designated areas."

The new policy will be communicated to guests though signage, in-park announcements, as well as all printed collateral including the park map and guide and admission tickets. 

There are 11 designated smoking areas located throughout Six Flags Great America.  Six Flags Inc. adopted a strict designated smoking area policy in 2006 as part of a company-wide effort to create a more family-friendly environment at all Six Flags parks.

Six Flags Great America is a world-class family entertainment destination with a theme park and water park located in Gurnee, Ill.

About Six Flags, Inc: Six Flags, Inc. is the world's largest regional theme park company with 21 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Founded in 1961, Six Flags has provided world class entertainment for millions of families with cutting edge, record-shattering roller coasters and appointment programming with events like the popular Thursday and Sunday Night Concert Series.  Now 47 years strong, Six Flags is recognized as the preeminent thrill innovator while reaching to all demographics - families, teens, tweens and thrill seekers alike - with themed attractions based on the Looney Tunes characters, the Justice League of America, skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, The Wiggles and Thomas the Tank Engine.  Six Flags, Inc. is a publicly-traded corporation (NYSE:SIX) headquartered in New York City.