The best course of action is to avoid using CBD products if employed in the aviation industry, the two do not mix.
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Psychiatric Conditions. The use of a psychotropic drug is disqualifying for aeromedical certification purposes. This includes all sedatives, tranquilizers, antipsychotic drugs, antidepressant drugs (including SSRI's - see exceptions), analeptics, anxiolytics, and hallucinogens.
Since delta 8 THC doesn't violate federal law, you should be in the clear with TSA to be flying with these products. However, it's still smart to check with the specific airline you are using.
The simple answer is yes, as long as it is produced from hemp. The TSA's Twitter response to this inquiry may be the most informative: Products that contain hemp-derived CBD oil or are FDA-approved are generally legal & can fly.”
If you're trying to fly with edibles, stash them in a resealable fruit snack or gummy bear pouch — something that's also not a permeable plastic ziplock bag. If you use a ziplock bag, your edibles will scan as orange, which alerts TSA of “biological material.” Fortunately, most vape pens can pass as eCigarrettes.
Does the TSA care if you fly with edibles? The truth is that TSA doesn't care about weed or edibles you carry! Their primary aim is to search for liquids, weapons, bombs, or other items that might put passengers on a plane in danger.
TSA Security Awareness TrainingThis means that hemp-derived, federally compliant delta 9 gummies are allowed on flights, as long as they contain less than 0.3% THC on a dry weight basis.
Vapes: If you smoke Delta-8 with a vaporizer, the cartridge must be packed in your carry-on luggage, and this is a TSA requirement for any vaping product. Liquids: Liquids, such as oils or tinctures, can be stored in your carry-on bag.
Consequences of a Verified Positive Drug TestAn employee who has a positive FAA drug test cannot return to the performance of safety-sensitive functions until and unless the employee successfully completes the return-to-duty process outlined in 49 CFR Part 40, Subpart O.
For pilots, avoidance is recommended when it comes to any CBD products. It's helpful to become aware of other common CBD terminology like “full or broad spectrum” and read product labels carefully, including the ingredients.