You are a vapourist and plan to take the plane? The question of legislation arises, but also that of the policy of airlines in this area. Will you be able or not to smoke during the flight? Do you have to put your electronic cigarette in the hold, do you have the right? The questions are necessarily important to you! Small survey and some tips.
How to travel with your e-cigarette
Vapoter in the plane, from France? No of course, since it is a public transport. The Health Law of January 26, 2016 prohibiting the use of electronic cigarettes in public transport. That's clear! Many vapoteurs are unaware of the modalities of transporting the equipment and its components. Not submitting to the instructions when traveling with your electronic cigarette can cause you heavy fines or even prison sentences! Check with the airline you are flying with to find out their conditions. Consult their website and the documents that follow your electronic ticket. Most often, the air transport of your e-cigarette is allowed. However, it requires some precautions.
First of all, secure your batteries
You must imperatively isolate your batteries in boxes or pouches, because the electrochemical compounds (Lithium, Cobalt, acids ...) batteries can cause fires. Attention, the International Civil Aviation Organization forbids the transport of batteries in the cargo hold. Remember to remove them from your cigarette box when preparing your luggage. If your electronic cigarette is equipped with a built-in battery, turn it off and put it in a bag or a protected case. You can travel with your electronic cigarette turned off in your hand luggage. It is forbidden to recharge it in flight.
Also take into account the accessories
Your vape accessories - clips, resistance wires, chargers, spare parts, etc. - are subject to the same guidelines as your e-cigarette. They should be grouped and packaged in secure cases and bags. The kits containing mechanical objects, considered sharp and dangerous, are generally prohibited in the cabin, so your accessories will travel in the hold. We will also check that your e-liquids are secure. Considered as cosmetic products, very sensitive to flames, they must be isolated in boxes or a closed plastic bag. So you will travel with your equipment of vapoteur.euse in parts! Half hold, half cabin!
Beware of e-liquid leaks
Consider the effects of depressurization in the atmosphere. As is the case with the ink of pens, the varying density of oxygen in the cabin causes a leakage of e-liquids at the clearomizer of your electronic cigarette. Empty your tanks before storing your electronic cigarette in its case for the flight. If you often fly with your e-cigarette, you will save time by opting for waterproof clearomizers. In terms of the quantity of e-liquids, it is allowed to carry up to 1 liter, in the hold of course, otherwise packaged in bottles of less than 100 ml. In addition, find out before leaving France: more than thirty countries prohibit or strongly restrict the use of e-cigarettes. It is therefore out of the question to vapourize in the street or to buy accessories and liquids
