e-cigs and planes

Relentless81 · 12 Aug 2014 at 14:49

Hi,

Just wondering what the rules are with e-cigs and planes, people with actual experience please

I'm taking hand luggage only otherwise it wouldn't be a problem so what's the score with batteries and liquids for e-cigs please, can they be carried on?

If not im a bit stuffed as ill be drinking!

Thanks

tom_e · 12 Aug 2014 at 14:52

Contact the airline, I think quite a few will allow them as they sell them in the air although you're not allowed to use them IIRC.

Captain Fizz · 12 Aug 2014 at 14:57

Many of my mates have had no issues - International flights.

GF has been taking them on internal flights several times a year no prob.

One mate went on 3 connecting flights to Thailand - Only got stopped once, wasn't going to be let on with it (with this) - After some googling / showing pictures - They let him on.

Maybe bookmark a few pages on your phone / tab if going to back of beyond

One tip: Have it nearly empty before you get on, pressure difference = much leakage if a tank system!

Relentless81 · 12 Aug 2014 at 14:57

Yeah i should have mentioned to prevent confusion i don't want to use it in the air just be able to take it with me

Uncle Petey · 12 Aug 2014 at 14:59

So take a dripper and amaze everyone with your awesome clouds. They won't be scared at all.

Oh, you don't want to actually use it. Bummer...

kaptainmarc · 12 Aug 2014 at 15:00

I've seen a few people asking if they can use them on planes so id imagine its ok

Relentless81 · 12 Aug 2014 at 15:11

Captain Fizz said:
Many of my mates have had no issues - International flights.

GF has been taking them on internal flights several times a year no prob.

One mate went on 3 connecting flights to Thailand - Only got stopped once, wasn't going to be let on with it (with this) - After some googling / showing pictures - They let him on.

Maybe bookmark a few pages on your phone / tab if going to back of beyond

One tip: Have it nearly empty before you get on, pressure difference = much leakage if a tank system!

Did any of them just take it in their hand luggage?

Thanks for the tip

Freefaller · 12 Aug 2014 at 15:13

I don't use them, but a friend does and went on a flight with it no problem - just be aware you can't use it on the plane or in the terminal (unless there's a smoking area).

Captain Fizz · 12 Aug 2014 at 15:14

Relentless81 said:
Did any of them just take it in their hand luggage?

In pocket TBH

NVP · 12 Aug 2014 at 15:18

Carried mine through many airports in many countries with no issues at all, stopped and searched for other things but they've never mentioned my funky-looking-light-sabre-smoker-pen and have never been told-off for using it when on the airfcraft either.

Aod · 12 Aug 2014 at 15:37

I don't know about fluid, I'd imagine it would be fine as long as it went in your clear baggie-of-safety and was under 100ml.

Lithium batteries on the other hand, I know about. The rules are pretty simple, you can't put them in the hold, you must bring them into the cabin in your hand-luggage or on your person. Airlines have differing restrictions on the total amount you can bring, but unless you're trying to bring a shipping crate of laptop batteries you'll be fine.

mattyfez · 12 Aug 2014 at 15:45

I've taken them on flights, but the airlines I use do not allow them to be used on the plane, so I have a vape in the toilets and no one is any the wiser.

Relentless81 · 12 Aug 2014 at 16:07

Good stuff thanks all

Bunka · 12 Aug 2014 at 16:15

Yep, technically not allowed but who is going to notice.

enigma27 · 12 Aug 2014 at 16:38

Aod said:
I don't know about fluid, I'd imagine it would be fine as long as it went in your clear baggie-of-safety and was under 100ml.

Lithium batteries on the other hand, I know about. The rules are pretty simple, you can't put them in the hold, you must bring them into the cabin in your hand-luggage or on your person. Airlines have differing restrictions on the total amount you can bring, but unless you're trying to bring a shipping crate of laptop batteries you'll be fine.

I dont think any of them use Lithium batteries?

From all the ones I have used they are simply NiCad rechargables inside the stem..

xs2man · 12 Aug 2014 at 16:48

I travel a lot, although short haul, so don't use them in the air. Always hand luggage, never a problem.

Captain Fizz · 12 Aug 2014 at 16:51

enigma27 said:
I dont think any of them use Lithium batteries?

I'm using Li-ion...
Certainly VW / Mech mods use them.

StriderX · 12 Aug 2014 at 16:54

I don't get it, I've never felt like i was being slowly killed walking past a vapour user, in fact its actually mildly pleasant considering I'm already being slowly killed by useless diesel cars and old petrol engines, It brings a nice scent to the air.

TommyV · 12 Aug 2014 at 18:21

kaptainmarc said:
I've seen a few people asking if they can use them on planes so id imagine its ok

Loving the logic here ;-)

Aod · 12 Aug 2014 at 18:44

enigma27 said:
I dont think any of them use Lithium batteries?

From all the ones I have used they are simply NiCad rechargables inside the stem..

Pretty much nothing uses NiCad batteries any more, even before the RoHS regulations restricted the products that NiCad batteries could be used in due to their low energy density and complex maintenance requirements.

Pretty much everything electrical that you can pickup is powered by Li-ion batteries these days, E-Cigs and Vapes included.

Lithium disposable and Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries are considered to be the same by air transport restrictions anyway.