If you vape and you’re going on a long journey by plane, you are probably wondering whether you can bring your vape on a plane. After all, in some countries it can be difficult to buy vapes, and you probably want to take your favorite flavors with you.
In this blog, we explore whether or not vapes are allowed on planes in 2024, and also take a look at regulations regarding vapes in airports and in countries around the world.
Can I Take my Vape on a Plane?
You can take your vape on a plane, but as with many things, the devil is in the detail when it comes to vapes. Planes will allow you to take your vape, so long as you bring it in your carry on bag only. The reason for this is that vapes use lithium-ion batteries, which can be affected by the temperature experienced in the cargo hold of a plane.
You should keep your vape in a carry case, and store extra batteries in a separate protective case. Do not put your batteries in your checked baggage, as they need to remain in your carry-on.
Changes in cabin pressure can cause vape juice bottles to leak during the flight. Make sure your e-liquid bottles are tightly sealed and placed in a clear plastic bag.
What Happens if You Pack a Vape in Checked Luggage?
Packing a vape in checked luggage may cause serious safety issues. Placing them in the cargo hold could cause a fire due to extreme temperature changes, which would go unnoticed for a long time, potentially leading to catastrophic consequences.
If airport security discovers a vape in your checked luggage, it will either be confiscated or flagged for further inspection, which could delay your luggage or result in fines depending on the airline’s regulations.
Can I Vape on a Plane?
Unless you have hired a private jet for yourself, you absolutely cannot vape on a plane. Airlines have strict rules against vaping on planes, and anyone found doing this is likely to face legal problems.
In the United States, you can be fined up to $4000 for vaping on a plane, and some airlines impose additional fines. An airline may also ban you from flying with them in the future.
You may also face criminal charges for vaping, particularly if you are flying into a country like Singapore, where vaping is strictly prohibited.
If you feel you will not be able to travel without nicotine, you should consider taking nicotine patches or gum with you. While these methods are not as pleasant as vaping, they will allow you to put nicotine in your system while flying.
Can I Vape in Airports?
In most airports vaping is treated like smoking, so is restricted to designated smoking areas. Some airports have dedicated vaping lounges, while others only allow smoking and vaping outside of terminal entrances. Be aware that contravening these rules could mean you face penalties or fines.
Take this into consideration when you are transiting between flights. If there are no smoking areas in the airport, be aware that you may not be able to leave the airport while waiting for your next flight if you do not have the correct visa. You should be able to check visa regulations on your country's embassy website for this country.
Most airport websites let you know whether they have a smoking area on their website. Check ahead to avoid disappointment.
How Much Vape Juice Can I Take?
In your carry on luggage you can take vape juice bottles that contain 100 milliliters or less. You can bring as many of these as you can fit in a one-quart (one liter) bag.
Theoretically you can bring as much vape juice as you want in your checked-in luggage, though if you have very large amounts of vape juice you may be questioned by customs when you land, as they may suspect that you are selling the vape juice.
Which Countries Can I Not Travel to With Vapes?
Thailand, India, Singapore, Brazil, Mexico, Australia, Hong Kong, Argentina, Seychelles, Qatar, Cambodia, Nepal, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Japan, Malaysia, Oman, Jordan have all banned the importation of vapes. This means that you could get in trouble for bringing your vape into any of these listed here.
In practice, many of these countries operate a laissez-faire approach to these regulations, and may allow you to travel into the country without confiscating your vape. However, this is not always the case. If you don’t want to risk it, don’t take your vape to these countries.
We recommend not vaping in public in any of these countries. Particularly in Singapore where regulations tend to be taken more seriously than in other places.
What Can I do if my Vape is Confiscated at the Airport?
The first thing to do is stay calm and polite. Airport staff are simply enforcing airport regulations. Remaining calm and respectful can help you navigate the situation more smoothly. Being confrontational or uncooperative may escalate the issue, potentially leading to more serious consequences.
You can try asking for an explanation of why your vape was confiscated. It may be that there are specific regulations around the type of device, battery or vape juice you are carrying.
The airport may have options for you to retrieve your vape at a later date, though this option is not always available, particularly for items deemed hazardous, like lithium-ion batteries.
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Traveling with a vape is straightforward if you follow rules and regulations set by airports and airlines you are traveling with. Make sure your vape is in your carry-on luggage, obey regulations around vape juice, and be mindful of countries where vapes are banned and you will avoid unnecessary hassles.
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