The TSA requires all lithium batteries for electronic devices, including e-cigarettes and vapes, to be carried in your carry-on baggage. Vaping devices must be turned off, and batteries must be removed from the device and placed in a separate case.
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Disposable vapes should be placed in your hand luggage and kept close to you at all times during the flight. Remember to never place disposable vapes in your checked luggage.
Most airlines allow you to take between 15 to 20 disposable devices, so long as they are safely sealed and stored in your hand luggage, but it is worth checking before you fly.
The fine for smoking or vaping on a flight can range from $2 to $4,000, and by itself is not a jailable offense. However, it can quickly escalate if a person is found to have tampered with a smoke detector, or failed to comply with a crew member's instruction, such as to stop smoking.
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.
Just leave it in your purse. You don't have to take it out. You can carry it on no problem, just whatever you do don't put it in your checked luggage. I travel about 3 times a week and just keep it in my purse, not once has security pulled it out and asked what it was.
Since most vape devices contain metal components, they are likely to be detected by metal detectors. It's important to be aware of this when passing through security checkpoints or entering places where metal detectors are in use.
The TSA and airport security have an uniform policy regarding vaporizers and e-cigarettes. It can't be checked in with the rest of the luggage. If the TSA discovers your e-vaping device during check-in, they may confiscate it, regardless of your age. They may require you to carry it in your hand in some instances.
In addition to visual evidence, hotels rely on their sense of smell to detect vaping. Vaping produces a distinct odor that can linger in the air and on fabrics. Housekeeping staff are trained to recognize this scent and pinpoint its source.
Most airlines adhere to international regulations that ban vape pens. There will be repercussions if you are caught vaping in the airport bathroom or onboard the flight. If you are unsure, do check local legislation ahead of time to determine if vaping is permitted at the airport from the area of departure and landing.