Can You Bring a Vape On a Plane
In recent years, the vaping industry has totally expanded, offering a wide range of vaping devices beginning from traditional variable wattage mods up to salt nicotine devices. Starting to develop, the industry complies with new FDA regulations.
If you are well informed about the vape gear you can take while traveling and the way to stow it, then you have nothing to worry about.
You can insouciantly get ready for your flight by following the 2019 TSA guidelines that we are going to explain and information we are going to provide about how to get your vape gear stored!
Despite the fact that vaping is not as harmful as smoking, there are still new rules that need to be followed in order to establish a better relationship among people who are vaping and those who aren’t.
Can You Take a Vape On a Plane
You are allowed to have your e-cigs in your handled baggage that you are taking with you on the plane. According to the Transport Security Administration’s rules, you have to carry your e-cigarettes in your carry-on bag. It is not allowed to have them packed in your checked bag, and that is a positive rule, since you will always have them by your side. However, do not forget that smoking on board the plane is forbidden and the e-cigs should stay in your bag.
There is a strict rule against carrying e-cigarettes in checked bags due to safety. The batteries that the vape uses can be hazardous and there is a possible danger of catching fire. This rule applies to every kind of electronic cigarettes, vape mods, vape pens, and all other related devices. Be aware of this regulation and whenever you notice that the airline intends to check your carry-on luggage, do not forget to take your vape device out before having your luggage checked.
Do not turn your vape device on in order to use it or charge it during the flight, because you are not allowed to. During your time on board the aircraft, it is advisable to take the battery out in order to prevent turning the device on by accident.
Usually, most of the vape devices and electronic cigarettes use lithium batteries. Leaving these batteries near high temperatures or damaging them can have catastrophic outcomes. There is one reported case when an e-cig induced fire during an American Airlines flight. According to the passenger, his electronic cigarette was flawed and its temperature uncontrollably rose. The device became too hot very quickly and a small fire was started, but thanks to the experienced crew members it was put out in a few seconds. Fortunately, no passengers were injured, but the dilemma whether it is safe to travel with electronic cigarettes and vaping devices was definitely created.
There are some air carriers who ask the passengers to pack the vape batteries in a separate battery case. It is very positive to have several vape battery containers because in that case you needn’t get rid of a vape battery that is functioning perfectly, or get yourself a new one when you land.
Be sure to always read the airline’s rules and regulations about carrying a vape on their flight. You can find these on their website. Keep in mind that their rules might differ and be stricter than TSA’s rules.
You should never take marijuana on the flight with you. You can take your weed vape pen after you have perfectly cleaned it, but leave the marijuana at home. Marijuana might be legal in your state, but in accordance with US federal law it is not legal to have it with you neither in your carry-on nor in your checked bags.
There are no universal laws about electronic cigarettes and vaping devices. So, if you go to another country, do not forget to get acquainted with their rules and regulations, in order to prevent having your device taken away or you ending up doing something against the laws.
Can You Bring Vape Juice On a Plane
As an airplane passenger you are allowed to take some vaping accessories with you on the plane. One of them is vape juice. There are some safety regulations regarding carrying vape juice and e-liquid on a plane passed by TSA.
100 ml of liquids is the maximum quantity that passengers can have with them in their carry-on bag. There is a possibility to take more than 100 ml vape juice with you – 100 ml can be in packed in your carry-on bag, and the rest of the vape juice has to be packed inside your checked bag(s). Usually, an explicit permission issued by customs is needed in order to be able to carry these additional quantities of vape juice on the plane.
In terms of rules and regulations about e-juice, it has to be emphasized that they differ from one country to another. You might face some big problems if you carry the vape juice with you to another country in the world, because there are some countries which forbid vapes. For instance, you might end up in prison for several years in Thailand for breaking these laws. That is why, before taking your vaping equipment with you abroad, it is crucial to check the local rules and laws. Within US borders, you are not likely to face any similar issues unless you are a minor or you do not act in accordance with the airport rules.
You should know that the rules passed by TSA regarding packing liquids in your carry-on bag apply for packing e-liquids too. In order to act in accordance with those rules, please follow the instructions listed below:
- Do not take more than 100 ml (3.4 ounces) with you;
- Pack the liquids in transparent bag so that they are noticeable;
- Glass containers are inappropriate for keeping e-liquids, since they can easily break and have hazardous effects;
- Report all liquids that you carry prior the safety check process.
Different airline companies have different rules about the allowed quantity of liquid that can be brought on the plane, so always double-check this information. Furthermore, be sure to double-check the expiry date of your e-juices. You wouldn’t want to get into another country and notice that your vape juice is old and not fit to be used.
It is always a good idea to buy new empty vape juice containers. Bottles over 100ml are forbidden by the majority of air carriers and the TSA. On the other hand, there are some vape juices that are sold only in 120 ml bottles, and a problem can occur in these instances. But if you have multiple bottles which are less than 100 ml, you can easily distribute your vape juice in them. These kinds of bottles are approved by the Transport Security Administration.
Can You Vape On a Plane
It goes without saying that vaping on the plane is not allowed. It might be a great temptation for you to vape on the plane, since you have everything that is necessary right there in your carry-on bag, but do not do it. It is the best to wait until landing.
Do not fall into the temptation to try to use the airplane bathroom for stealing a short vape. This idea can seem good after spending several hours on the plane, but it is actually a bad one. In every airplane bathroom there are smoke detector installed and they are easily triggered. They are not designed to detect smoke, but all substances that have higher density than air. LeAnn Rimes, the country singer, activated these detectors when sprayed her hair with dry shampoo. That means that they are vape detectors, too.
Can You Vape At The Airport
Smoking should always be in accordance with the rules of the airport. For instance, passengers are allowed to vape at Miami, Tampa, and Toronto airports.
Since the e-cigarettes have not be accessible a long period of time, it has been difficult to classify them. By this reason, vaping regulations and laws have been uncertain over the last years. Actually, vaping is standardized in only several countries in the world.
Constant progress about regulating vaping within US borders can be noticed recently. Starting from August 2016, right after FDA (US Food and Drugs Administration) announced the mandate, every electronic cigarette product is subject to the same regulations as tobacco products.
Forbidding smoking seems awkward to some people. A great number of states and regional governments in the US have accepted the classification proposed by the FDA and placed e-cigs in the group of substances which are not allowed to be used indoors. Therefore, electronic cigarettes are not allowed to be used in the same premises where traditional cigarettes are banned.
Using electronic cigarettes can have bad effects on non-smokers, because just like conventional cigarettes, harmful substances are released. That is why the World Health Organization does not allow both kinds of cigarettes to be used indoors.
There are some countries around the world that completely forbid vaping (such as Argentina), and others which only have posed only certain limits about vaping (such as Australia). That is why, it has to be emphasized again that the rules regarding vaping vary in different countries around the world, and you should always double-check them in order to avoid legal issues.
Conclusion
Nowadays, vapers represent a segment of the travel culture which is generally agreed upon. Getting to know the rules that apply for vaping on planes makes the relationship between vapers and non-vapers, i.e. people who do not like use nicotine or cannabinoid, easier. In order to have a nice trip as a vaper, you need to make a thoughtful planning before boarding the plane.
You can indulge into enjoyable vaping and travelling if you follow these instructions:
- Find out if vaping is allowed in the country that you are going to
- Read all the rules about vaping on the website of the air company that you are travelling with
- Feel free to contact them in order to understand whether electronic cigarettes are allowed
- Pack your vaping gear in accordance to the rules
Always check whether you are allowed to carry electronic cigarettes and vape juice with you to the airport and to the country you are travelling to. That is the first thing you need to do if you plan to travel with e-cigs.
Also, if you are going to stop on other airports, double-check their websites and ask the customer service all questions related to vaping.
Since the air carriers do not forbid passengers to take their vaping mods and gear with them, it is expected from vapers to act in accordance with the rules and laws of the airlines and contribute to keeping the safety of all on a high level.
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