First question: Can you bring a vape on a plane?
Maybe, but you need to note the following to avoid unfortunate risks.
First, the lithium battery must be removed from the device, placed in a separate container, and placed in carry-on baggage.
Second, all vaping devices such as e-cigarettes, vape pens, and vape mods must be packed in a separate bag and carried with you. You should do this if you don’t want your devices to be confiscated during carry-on baggage inspection.
Third, essential oils must be tightly sealed and stored in a separate bag in your carry-on luggage. Essential oils should not be placed in checked baggage.
The advice in this article is based on the US Transportation Security Administration’s regulations but can be applied to most countries. However, you should still check the specific flight regulations of each airline before booking your ticket. If this flight is for a tour or business trip abroad, you should learn more about the current vaping regulations of that country to avoid unnecessary trouble (if you accidentally enter a country that bans vaping, you risk being fined very high).
Second question: How to pack essential oils, devices and batteries?
Traveling by air as a vaper is pretty straightforward. You are allowed to bring your vape device and other accessories on board as long as you don’t use it (there have been cases of people using vapes on planes and getting severely fined). Basically, you won’t have any major problems if you follow the airline’s rules and procedures.
For fire safety in the baggage compartment, all electronic devices and lithium batteries must be placed in carry-on baggage. This is a worldwide law with no exceptions. If you leave your devices and batteries in your checked baggage, you run the risk of them being confiscated during inspection or left behind at the airport.
Tips for flying with the device:
Store spare batteries in a separate case to avoid accidents.
If your device uses a removable battery, don't forget to bring a charger.
If your trip is short, opt for lightweight devices like pod mods or disposable pods.
Pressure in the chamber can cause the burner to leak. You should only fill it lightly or leave it empty.
Things to keep in mind when traveling with vape essential oils
All liquids, aerosols and creams brought on board must be in containers of less than 100ml and placed in a separate bag. This includes toothpaste, shampoo, hair wax, lipstick, aerosol sprays and essential oils.
If you bring more essential oils than the allowed amount, you will have to leave them in your checked baggage. If you must, double-bag the essential oil bottles to avoid landing with a suitcase full of essential oils.
Tips for flying with vape juice:
Chamber pressure can cause a full bottle to expand or crack, so avoid filling your essential oil refill bottle too tightly (if it's a full bottle, choose a bottle that still has some headroom).
Consider choosing an e-liquid with a slightly higher nicotine level than what you normally use, so you don't have to carry as much.
EU countries have a limit of 20mg/ml for nicotine. If you are used to higher levels of e-liquid, bring your own.
Are you allowed to vape in the airport or on a plane?
The answer is no. The exception is if your airport has a smoking area, and vaping on planes is completely banned.
If you want to take the risk, be prepared to be fined or kicked out of the airport and miss your flight. When you board a plane, the risk is even higher. You can bring a vape pod on board, but if you use it, you will face a hefty fine or jail time when the plane lands.
What if you’re craving nicotine? Consider using nicotine replacement therapy like patches, gum, etc. They may not be as appealing as vaping, but they won’t get you in trouble with airport security.
Conclusion
These years, vapers have also become an accepted part of travel culture. Vapers’ means of transportation are not only planes but also other more comfortable and free methods such as motorbikes and personal cars. And no matter which means of transportation you choose, you should have certain preparations to always have a perfect trip.
If you have chosen air travel for your trip, then learn about current flight regulations to have a comfortable trip not only for you, but also for other passengers on the flight. You know, just with civilized gestures, outsiders will have a much more sympathetic view of vapers.
