General rules for flying with vape stuff

[Andre]

Seems to me the general rule(s) of thumb for us vapers:

MODS and BATTERIES

1. Have your mods and batteries in your hand luggage.
2. If your battery is removable have it out of the mod.
3. If your battery is not removable make sure the mod is switched off completely.
4. Batteries must be packed with safety in mind: In hard plastic battery cases where each one is isolated, in silicone covers or each individually wrapped in plastic and sealed. This is to prevent accidental contact with each other or other metal objects.
5. Take just enough batteries - they might just enforce the limitation on total batteries.

CHARGER
In checked or hand luggage. I carry mine in hand luggage - shall be lost if my charger gets lost with my checked luggage.

JUICE
Carry in hand luggage in sealed ziplock bags. Maximum 100 ml per ziplock bag, e.g. 3 x 30 ml bottles of juice.

TOOLS, WICK, WIRE, etc
All sharp stuff (scissors, sharp nosed pliers, etc) MUST be in your checked in luggage.

STEALTH VAPING
If you want to risk this in the toilets, blow down as the newer generation smoke detectors are extremely sensitive and are activated by vapour.

How to stealth vape: Do not take your cloud blowing gear. Inhale, hold in and inhale again (double clutch). Hold. Exhale forcefully. Very little vapour will escape - blow into your clothes or under the blanket . Take higher nic than your usual to be able to vape as little as possible.

 

[Slick]

Hey @Andre ,I needed to ask something about putting batteries in hand luggage,are the batteries we use lithium batteries? I ask because recently my friends took an Emirates flight and the lady at the counter said no lithium batteries are allowed in hand luggage@

 

[incredible_hullk]

@Slick inr is lithium manganese nickel and imr is lithium magnanese

https://batterybro.com/blogs/18650-.../18880255-battery-chemistry-finally-explained

 

[incredible_hullk]

Hey @Andre ,I needed to ask something about putting batteries in hand luggage,are the batteries we use lithium batteries? I ask because recently my friends took an Emirates flight and the lady at the counter said no lithium batteries are allowed in hand luggage@

@Slick so did they check it in or was it taken away?

 

[Andre]

Hey @Andre ,I needed to ask something about putting batteries in hand luggage,are the batteries we use lithium batteries? I ask because recently my friends took an Emirates flight and the lady at the counter said no lithium batteries are allowed in hand luggage@

Yeah, they all contain Lithium. As far as I know the rule from the world aviation body is exactly the opposite to what the Emirates lady said. And it makes sense: In the hold a battery that goes wrong cannot be seen before it is too late. In the cabin the chances are someone will notice and take steps. As far as I know, cell phones also have Lithium in their batteries - why allow them then?

 

[Slick]

@Slick so did they check it in or was it taken away?

No luckily he did put it in the check in luggage because in Dubai airport vaping is not allowed,but I was just confused because I know many people take their devices on a plane so why did the lady say no lithium batteries in hand luggage,also she told each person as they checked in

 

[Lord Vetinari]

Yeah, they all contain Lithium. As far as I know the rule from the world aviation body is exactly the opposite to what the Emirates lady said. And it makes sense: In the hold a battery that goes wrong cannot be seen before it is too late. In the cabin the chances are someone will notice and take steps. As far as I know, cell phones also have Lithium in their batteries - why allow them then?

Remember 18650's are used in RC and power some toys like hoverboards etc. Those users have no Mooch and no awareness of things like battery safety. My bet is somebody's toy blew up on board because of a severe over charge on a cheap cloned cell. It is always something random.

 

[Stosta]

Always knew I would come back and visit this thread at some stage.

Now I can plan my packing for the meet!

Thanks for taking the time to do this @Andre

 

[Anneries]

I checked this thread just before my wife flew up to JHB last weekend for a book launch. Even though we followed the rules to the letter, you always have that uneasy feeling. You might just be the lucky one the day where the official on duty had a bad night or doesn't know and try to ruin your day.

I must say, my wife got to JHB and back with her mod and batteries, each in its own safe container, without a hick-up. No juice leaks either, even tho all liquids was in their own separate zip lock.

 

[Mender31]

I really need help on this matter. I have a flight coming up and I would seriously kill someone if they confiscated my mods or anything for that matter.

What exactly do I need to pack where and how do I need to make sure that it follows the regulations. I have the following gear that I'm taking with:

Nitecore i2 new with cable
6 batteries, 5 lg chocs and one samsung 25r
Kangertech topbox mini with toptank
Wismec predator 228 with box
Serpent mini 25 with box
Coiling kit from sir vape
Bottle of phat phizz 60ml
Bottle of snlv 100ml

If anyone can give me advice that would be great help. Plus what are the chances they confiscate these items because if the chance is too great then I'd rather go without them. I don't want to risk losing things that I have spent a great deal on

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[Kalashnikov]

Seems to me the general rule(s) of thumb for us vapers:


JUICE
Carry in hand luggage in sealed ziplock bags. Maximum 100 ml per ziplock bag, e.g. 3 x 30 ml bottles of juice.

On the juice point. How many ml can you take in total? is 100ml all thats allowed?

 

[Andre]

I really need help on this matter. I have a flight coming up and I would seriously kill someone if they confiscated my mods or anything for that matter.

What exactly do I need to pack where and how do I need to make sure that it follows the regulations. I have the following gear that I'm taking with:

Nitecore i2 new with cable
6 batteries, 5 lg chocs and one samsung 25r
Kangertech topbox mini with toptank
Wismec predator 228 with box
Serpent mini 25 with box
Coiling kit from sir vape
Bottle of phat phizz 60ml
Bottle of snlv 100ml

If anyone can give me advice that would be great help. Plus what are the chances they confiscate these items because if the chance is too great then I'd rather go without them. I don't want to risk losing things that I have spent a great deal on

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Just follow the suggestions set out in the first post.

 

[Andre]

On the juice point. How many ml can you take in total? is 100ml all thats allowed?

No, that is 100 ml per sealed ziplock bag. As far as I know there is no restriction on how many mls in total you can take.

 

[Grimes]

I agree with Andre, just follow the 1st post. I went to the UK last year and had a stop-over in Doha. Had mod, battery and juice (keep it to 100ml just to be safe) in hand luggage. Make sure juice is in see-through zip-lock bag. If you don't already have the 18650 battery silicone sleeves, look into them (cheap investment) as it protects against short circuiting:
https://www.vapeworldsa.co.za/products/18650-silicone-battery-case-by-coil-master
https://www.sirvape.co.za/products/silicone-18650-battery-cover-holder

 

[Silver]

I have followed @Andre 's first post above on several domestic flights (JHB <-> CT) and have not had any problems.

Remember that sharp stuff (scissors, etc) has to go in checked in luggage

 

[Mender31]

Thanx for the tips! They really put my mind at ease. Would using cling wrap for each of my individual batteries work fine?

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[Silver]

Thanx for the tips! They really put my mind at ease. Would using cling wrap for each of my individual batteries work fine?

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Probably, but cling wrap might just be too thin in my view
I would rather use individual zip lock bags or something a bit thicker than cling wrap
Best would be to use little plastic battery boxes

 

[Tahir_Kai]

Yeah i agree with the first post too, recently relocated to South Korea and followed this thread with no problems at all. From Cape Town to Hong Kong and finally Seoul. It all went smooth. Now just to get my family to bring me some of my favorite juices from back home!!!!

 

[incredible_hullk]

I have just travelled overseas and had 1 mod with 8 batteries in cases in a zip lock bag and 2 x 60ml juice each in their own bag in my hand luggage

In my checked luggage 3 mods, charger and 300ml juice

No issues at all

 

[Kuhlkatz]

Also keep in mind that 'sharp objects' include tools like screwdrivers, scissors & wire cutters. I had to dump a decent pair or screwdrivers that I always have in my notebook bag, on a flight to Cape Town. It totally slipped my mind to actually check the bag, and by that time my luggage was already checked in.
Unfortunately they are not going to let you take them on board, even if you promise you won't attempt to stab staff, noisy kids or their parents.

 

[Mender31]

Thaks so much everyone for the advice! All went well. They stopped me at the gate, asked me if I have a lighter. Then I proceeded to take it out and explain what it is and then they said "ah ok". There after someone else at the gate said something with the word e-cigarette following and then they let me through. So no problems at least

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[korn1]

Hey guys and girls. Quick question. Can I bring my vape stuff to Indonesia ?

 

[Andre]

Hey guys and girls. Quick question. Can I bring my vape stuff to Indonesia ?

Officially banned in Indonesia, but seems the ban is ignored.

 

[Eequinox]

Hi guys

I would just like to give credit to the guys who all contributed to this thread i have just arrived back from the UK and had zero issues at all
I actually got a compliment from the lady at the UK customs desk that said that my goodies were very well packed and she wished others would do the same

 

[Amir]

Hi guys

I would just like to give credit to the guys who all contributed to this thread i have just arrived back from the UK and had zero issues at all
I actually got a compliment from the lady at the UK customs desk that said that my goodies were very well packed and she wished others would do the same

Awesome. That's what the forum is for... some very useful info here.


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