HOLIDAYMAKERS have been warned to follow seven important rules about vaping on planes.
The warning comes as thousands of Brits prepare to jet off on their .
The warning was issued by Vape Superstore’s David Phillips, ahead of the .
Pack your vape in your carry-on luggage
It is completely legal to store your vape in your carry-on luggage but airlines do require you to keep it switched off.
Your is classed as a Portable Electronic Device (PED) which means it is treated in a similar way to your laptop or a power bank.
This means you cannot store it in your checked luggage, where the battery could be damaged during transit.
Check your destination’s vaping regulations
Countries across the world operate very different laws when it comes to vaping.
Where European summer hotspots tend to have more relaxed vaping laws, .
Countries including Australia, India, Mexico, Argentina and Brazil have banned the import of vapes.
Some countries have different laws for the amount of vapes that can be brought in.
In South Africa, a 30ml bottle containing 50mg of nicotine is allowed where the UK allows only a 20mg strength limit and 10ml pre-mixed bottles.
Empty your vape tank
Airlines recommend that you drain your tank before flying.
The pressurisation in the cargo area could cause your tank to crack, leading to leakages and fire hazards.
Store them in a clear plastic bag to show that they won’t leak and to stay within an airline’s guidelines.
Also, wrap spare batteries in individual bags to prevent them short-circuiting.
Only smoke in designated vaping areas
Airports often have designated smoking and areas which will be clearly sign posted.
However, some airports do not have smoking areas after check-in.
To be prepared, bring nicotine pouches with you which you can use both in the airport and in the air.
Don’t bring more than 100ml of e-liquids
E-liquids are allowed on a plane, as long as your total amount doesn’t exceed 100ml.
Also, they must be sealed in a clear plastic bag.
Any additional e-liquid needs to be packed in your checked baggage.
Seal those bottles in clear plastic as well, as cabin pressures could cause them to burst.
Don’t vape during the flight
or smoking on a flight is completely illegal and could see you facing hefty fines and flight restrictions.
Some fines can even reach up to £5000, since you’ll be breaking UK law.
Airlines have detectors installed in their toilets which are designed to catch passengers who sneak to the bathroom to vape or smoke.
Don’t charge your vape during the flight
You need to ensure that is fully charged before you take off.
Charging the device during the flight could be interpreted as using it, leading to huge fines.
Some airlines might allow you to simply charge the device but it’s important to check beforehand.
The news comes after by the government, in a bid to prevent young people from becoming addicted to tobacco.
While vaping is much healthier than smoking, it is just as addictive and can also lead to lots of plastic being thrown in the bin.
Using a , but purchasing or selling one will lead to you receiving a fine.
