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e-liquid in your hand luggage but your
mod batteries are virtually banned from
checked (hold) luggage worldwide.
It is extremely unlikely that you will find
an airline that will let you vape on board
and if you are caught vaping at 32, 000ft
then you can expect the airline not to
be too happy with you. Exactly what
‘punishment’ may be imposed might
vary from airline to airline or indeed
from flight to flight but do you really
want to find out what it may be?
Remember that smoke alarms are fitted
to all on-board toilets and if your clouds
of vapour trigger the alarms then expect
to become the most unpopular person
on the flight. Your best advice is not to
even think about vaping on a plane.
Just don’t do it.
British Airways says it decided to ban the
use of e-cigarettes on its aircraft in case
the vapour produced was confused with
cigarette smoke. You can see why this
makes sense as passengers may see
those around them ‘smoking’ and then
think it is ok for them to do so too.
BA says: “We have a no smoking policy
on board all our aircraft and in our
airport lounges. This includes electronic
cigarettes (e-cigarettes), as they emit
a small amount of mist which can
make it appear that a customer is
actually smoking.
“We recommend that if you would
normally expect to use an e-cigarette
whilst travelling, that you investigate the
use of nicotine patches or other methods
to help you during your journey.”
Gatwick Airport explains on its website:
“There are no blanket rules on using
e-cigarettes on planes. If an airline does
not make its policy on e-cigarettes clear,
you can contact them to ask in advance.
However, it is safest to assume that you
are not permitted to use e-cigarettes on
the plane.
“The best advice is to always contact the
airport and your airline before you travel,
as well as researching the rules in your
Since the ban of cigarettes
indoors in public spaces,
e-cigarettes have become
more and more popular.
Around 3 million people
vape in the UK alone,
and while the potential
health impact of using
e-cigarettes may still be in
question, their use on an
aircraft is not.”
destination country, to avoid
any problems.”
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority says:
“Since the ban of cigarettes indoors in
public spaces, e-cigarettes have become
more and more popular. Around 3 million
people vape in the UK alone, and while
the potential health impact of using
e-cigarettes may still be in question,
their use on an aircraft is not.”
According to the CAA: You can take your
e-cigarette or vaporiser on board an
aircraft, but you won't be able to use
it in the cabin (much like a normal
cigarette) Unlike a standard cigarette;
e-cigarettes, e-cigars, personal
vaporizers and electronic nicotine
delivery systems all contain lithium
batteries, which must be carried in the
cabin and not in your suitcase. As well
as not being able to use e-cigarettes on
board, you can't recharge them during
your flight. This is to avoid the risk of
the device overheating in the cabin.
Similarly to the UK, US airlines continue
to uphold strict rules and regulations
regarding electronic cigarettes on the
plane and in any luggage boarding
the plane.
Under the heading “Electronic cigarettes
and vaping devices” the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) says on its website:
“The FAA prohibits these devices in
checked baggage.
“Battery-powered e-cigarettes,
vaporizers, vape pens, atomizers, and
electronic nicotine delivery systems
may only be carried in the aircraft cabin
(in carry-on baggage or on your person).
Check with your airline for additional
restrictions. Remove all electronic
cigarette and vaping devices from
carry-on bags if checked at the gate
or planeside.”
So when it comes to vaping on board or
while at the airport then this is generally
not allowed but travelling with your
vaping products should be ok as long
as you know the rules to follow.
Coming up in the next edition…
Vapes on a Train.
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