How can I sneak a vape on a plane under 18?

The TSA only cares that you are not packing Lithium Ion batteries in your checked luggage as they may start a fire. You can bring your vape in a carry on or piece of personal luggage. The TSA is not in the vice-control business, they're in the safety business. Put your vape in your backpack and be cool.



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Under 18 and vaping
Not only should you not fly with a disposable vape, but it's also against the law for you to use one in general. While possession of a disposable vape is not illegal for those under 18, it is illegal to purchase them. The TSA may confiscate your device if they suspect you obtained it illegally.

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Even though you may be tempted to secretly vape onboard, doing so could cause significant legal problems. What happens if you put a vape in your checked luggage? E-cigarettes must be carried in your carry-on baggage so they can be checked by TSA customs. Electronic vape devices are prohibited in checked luggage.

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However, it can be transported as hand luggage. But if you put it in the checked luggage, you will probably lose your flight or delay it. This is because the vapes are used with lithium batteries, which are highly flammable and all airlines do not carry lithium batteries in the plane's storage as a matter of course.

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The TSA has no policy regarding the use of vapes by minors, including people under 21. Therefore, you can bring a vape on a plane regardless of your age.

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Most commercial aircraft are now equipped with dual type (ionization+photoelectric) smoke detectors. Which means while even though the vapor cloud does not contain any smoke particles that the ionization sensor could detect, it would trip the photoelectric sensor and sound the alarm.

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Depending on the airline you have chosen to fly with, there are maximum limits on the amount of Elf Bars you can take on a plane. On average, most airlines will allow between 15-20 disposables vapes such as Elf Bars on a flight as long as they are sealed and stored safely and correctly in the hand luggage.

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Yup, it most definitely can be detected. Airlines do allow vape devices, provided you are not underaged and follow the rules on how it is packed, especially the one regarding no lithium batteries in checked in luggage.

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The short answer is yes. You can bring your vape devices with you on an aircraft and before you board in the airport within your hand luggage.

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Electronic smoking devices are allowed only in carry-on baggage. Passengers are required to take effective measures for preventing accidental activation of the heating element of the device when transporting the devices. See the FAA regulations for examples of effective measures.

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Ryanair. When flying with Ryanair, passengers must not pack vapes or spare batteries for them in checked luggage. The can however be carried in the cabin, but passengers must comply with liquid rules and not use the vaping devices on the aircraft.

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Smokers may be pleased to learn that you can now carry what the TSA calls “common lighters” on board. In other words, a plastic BIC lighter is acceptable, but leave the butane or torch lighters like your dad's old Zippo in your checked baggage, or even at home.

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Electronic smoking devices, like vapes and e-cigarettes, contain lithium batteries and are considered dangerous goods due to their risk of smoke, fire and extreme heat. As such, they are restricted to on how they can be packed when preparing for travel on an aircraft.

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Going through Security with e-Cigarettes e-Cigarettes must be taken through security and can only be stored in your carry-on baggage, they are strictly prohibited in checked (hold) baggage. This applies to both domestic and international flights.

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