Lol, same happened to my favourite needle nose pliers!
Vape Gear Confiscated
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Likeways. Based on this i will refuse business trips with stopovers in those stone age countries. Pathetic rules on international transfers....
Shyte...
I have been through Dubai with stick-in-hand at least twice a year for the last 6. My last trip was in January with no issues. However, did some reading and it seems like it is banned in the UAE.
Well, my trip to Canada in January 2016 will not b via Dubai then, as much as I love Emirates
I have been through Dubai with stick-in-hand at least twice a year for the last 6. My last trip was in January with no issues. However, did some reading and it seems like it is banned in the UAE.
Well, my trip to Canada in January 2016 will not b via Dubai then, as much as I love Emirates
Not just the middle east. In Singapore they are completely banned and not only will they confiscate your gear but they should also fine you. In Hong Kong the law is a bit grey but if they want it's also a massive fine
Shyte...
I have been through Dubai with stick-in-hand at least twice a year for the last 6. My last trip was in January with no issues. However, did some reading and it seems like it is banned in the UAE.
Well, my trip to Canada in January 2016 will not b via Dubai then, as much as I love Emirates
I have no problems via Doha, Qatar. Many times in the last 12 months
Had no issues through Hong Kong...
As I said it's a grey area but
As I said it's a grey area but the devices are fine and theoretically you can Vape zero juices. The problem arise with nicotine. The Hong Kong government considers nicotine outside of tobacco products a poison and has banned the sale of it there with a 2 year jail term and $100000 fine if caught if the device has not been certified as medical device(no e cig has been) . The grey area is they realise Hong Kong is a massive tourist destination and vaping is huge so they have the 'discretion' to allow tourists to have some on them and to use it but it's always best to be careful.
Well, no need to worry. My case was a flight from Manchester on a cheapo airline.... my bag was gone and one was left behind with the tag being removed. Next day lost and found contacted me to check if the contents were mine.... including a frozen pizza. Very obvious that it was done on purpose. They hit the nail on the head with my bag..... tools and vape gear. Total damage 1200€Grrr. And I have a trip to Dusseldorf coming up
How about transit thru Singapore? I have a flight to the Philippines via Singapore on Friday....
unfortunately just for work....well, maybe there will be some time for the beach
going to Davao City. Do you know the place?that is good to know! Thx
Sorry about all I know is it's in Mindanao and to watch out for the Durianunfortunately just for work....well, maybe there will be some time for the beach
If you have a weekend free you can catch flights to Cebu or Boracay pretty easily from manila and the beaches are gorgeous, the resorts amazing and they have some great diving. Also Philippino's are some of the friendliest people out there while the food is great especially if you like seafood
I am traveling to Malaysia later this year with a 3 day stay in Singapore. What would you guys advice me to do? Would Reo's be safe to pack into check in luggage and just keep the batteries in hand luggage?
I do not know about Malaysia and Singapore, but like others I always have my vape gear in my hand luggage. Batteries removed and in protective cases/sleeves. Juice in Zip Lock bags (max 100 ml per bag). No ways I am going to have my Reos in check in luggage. Of course, sharp stuff like scissors go into check in.
That's what I usually do when traveling but considering what others have said about Singapore, I am now quite worried about keeping hardware in hand luggage. My problem is that I land in Singapore first and if my gear gets confiscated, then the 3 weeks in Malaysia will be horrid. Will removal of the battery and atty from the Reo make the unit less likely to be recognised and confiscated?
Ah, I see - vaping is banned in Singapore. Very difficult one to advise on. What would I have done? Probably just risk one Reo. Yes, have it all apart to make it less likely to be recognized. If they enquire, tell them it is an asthma pump or something. Get a letter from a medical friend. Stick this logo on your Reo:
I like @Andre's suggestions @Kaizer. If you remove door, battery, RDA (dismantled) and drip tip, and place in separate sections of your hand luggage, it would not be recognizable as an electronic cigarette / vaping device. Carry ejuice in your shirt/pants pocket and not in your carry on luggage. International aviation law dictates that all Lithium based batteries must be stored in carry-on luggage, and not allowed in check-in luggage.
FYI...no problems to get new gear in Malaysia. I went a couple of months ago to a vape store and they have a lot of stuff there.
Singapore is another story.... I would try and avoid that place as much as I can. They are just too drastic.
Now my story... my company wanted to send me via Dubai for my Philly trip. Well, I called Emirates first... they told me to call the airport directly, which I did. They could not provide a decent answer as well, and refered me to the Immigration offices. No luck either, no decent info from them and another referal back to the airport. I just gave up, and tuned them that I will avoid the UAE like the pest, as well as their airlines.
Now I am flying via Hongkong with a decent, modern days airline
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