What is the penalty for vaping in an airplane bathroom?
If an individual is seen vaping on a plane, they will face a fine of up to $4k - the minimum fine is $2k - however, the fine for dismantling a bathroom smoke detector will amount to much more at the discretion of the airline.
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What happens if you get caught vaping in an airplane bathroom? Don't worry, smoking is banned on commercial planes. If the crew catch you vaping and tell you to stop and you refuse, you can be arrested for not following a crew member's instructions.
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.
Though not as complicated as traveling with marijuana can be, it's worth noting that flying with an electronic cigarette or vaping device isn't exactly easy. The TSA is clear that electronic smoking devices are not allowed in checked luggage at all. If you plan to bring it along, it'll need to be in your carry-on.
If you are caught smoking or vaping during the flight, the pilot may arrest you as a peace officer. When the plane lands, the police may be waiting at the gate to take you to the airport security holding cell.
TSA is not allowed to pull out your vape in front of your parents. If it is detected by the scanner, they will ask you to remove it from your bag and take it through the scanner separately. They will not open it and will not show it to your parents.
Pilots can and sometimes do smoke in the cockpits of business jets. These can be as large as airliners (see BBJ), but usually aren't. Even when a country and/or airline ban smoking in the flight deck, some pilots will ignore the ban and still light up.
Passengers who cause flight delays or groundings can be fined by airlines seeking restitution for the costs of these diversions; they may even face criminal charges.
While No Smoking signs are certainly there as a constant reminder that smoking is not allowed on board, the signs are also because of convenience and cost. Airlines, like other private businesses, must reinforce federal laws with signage, such as No Smoking signs (via mydoorsign.com).
According to the FAA, 696 people have been cited for smoking on board planes over the last five years. It falls to flight attendants to report it, people like Gailen David who's been with American Airlines for over 20 years.
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.
Going through Security with e-Cigarettese-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.
Vapes, e-cigarettes and spare lithium batteries must be placed in carry-on luggage only. Vapes and e-cigarettes should be carefully protected to prevent the device from accidentally turning on.