If the question seems to be silly for you you have never traveled to such countries as India, for example. And, no, we are not talking about the developing countries. We are talking about the countries where vaping is, to some extent, frowned upon because of specific reasons.
However, first things first. A lot of people face, in the best of cases, misunderstanding or even such unpleasant situations as having been ticketed or having one’s collar felt when they travel with their vaping devices and seem to follow all the commonly known rules of the airports and airlines.
Why is that happening? Let us start from the beginning. But for general rules that we know (e.g., that liquids are not allowed to be taken on the board unless they are packed in special transparent bottles and do not exceed 1000 milliliters), there exist many other instructions that all the passengers have to follow. Besides, there are many more rules that we do not think about, and most of us have never read them.
Do they regard vapes in all the airlines? Basically, no. There exist several precautions regarding the transportation of vaping devices by air, and they are to be implied for each airline. The other thing, which is important to mention, is that some airports and airlines have some additional rules on vaping, depending on their preferences and peculiarities.
Does it mean that we can take vaping devices everywhere when we do not use the plane? Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your point of view), no. There are some countries where vaping is seen as the technical devil. We exaggerate, for sure. However, there is a grain of lies in every lie; everything else is the truth. Some laws in certain countries prohibit usage, selling, transporting, or manufacturing even the best pod vapes.
How is that possible to carry vape pods by air when the country of destination is ok with vaping devices? I doubt it is a secret that there exist special bags for carrying vaping devices and accessories for them, even on Amazon. Therefore, you can pack it into an individual bag and forget about possible problems unless you are a cannabis vaper. Types of vapes for cannabis are not pretty much more different than usual vape pods, but the problem appears with the substance itself. Marihuana is not allowed in many states within the United States and many other countries as well. Coming back to packing your vape pod and accessories for it, you have to follow certain basic principles (they are adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)):
Is that ok to vape while a layover in the airport waiting for the next plane? Even if you have to wait for, for instance, four or ten hours, it is prohibited to vape in common areas, including airports. It concerns the restrooms as well. Ban for smoking and vaping in the airport is a common thing, though it is not regulated by federal law in the United States.
Is there a way out? Some people use their pod vape or smoke cigarettes and never get caught. However, that means rolling the dice. Such risks are not calculated. Therefore, some airports, which are interested in providing favorable conditions for all groups of passengers, have specially designed smoking lounges, which are simple smoking rooms similar to those that you can find in shopping centers or hospitals. It helps both those who cannot help vaping or smoking during a long period and those who prefer to avoid being second-hand smokers.
Are there any airlines that provide you with the opportunity to vape on the plane? Vaping on the board is strictly prohibited. The ability to have your vape pod with you during the flight does not mean that you are allowed to use it. Vaping on the plane might lead not only to you being fined, arrested, put into jail, but also to the plane being forced to make an emergency landing. The positive point is that you would appear on the news in many countries. Do you feel that smell of popularity already?
What about other ways of transportation? If we talk about a bus, a car, or a train, the rules are quite similar and simple. The basic rule is careful packing your vaping gear in special cases, which might be sealable bags. It is also recommended to keep it somewhere in your handbag, so that you can easily take it out if needed (at customs, for example) or check the stance of the device (for instance, whether there are some leaks or other possible problems). The last, but never least is more a tip than a rule: it is better to transport e liquids in the original packaging because it might be needed to prove that the substance is not illicit.
What destinations are safe for traveling with vaping gear? Arrests for traveling with different types of vapes happen more often than you can imagine. That is essential to check the laws and other special regulations on vaping in every particular country you plan to visit. There is plenty of information about vaping possibilities within the world so that we would cover only the main questions.
Whatever transport you use, remember to check the list of forbidden things and read carefully through the rules of the company, especially if they have some specific regulations. The same could be said about the place of destination. Check what the position of the authorities is and whether this position is fixed by the law.
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