Travel and Vaping E-cig made smoke detector on airplane go off

[lxconv91]

FYI,

I went to the restroom on an Air France Flight on an airbus A380 and the vapor made the smoke detector go off. They asked me if I was was smoking and I said no and they smelled it and agreed with me (Probably smelled sweet) but just be careful. I was scared and got a way with it but keep the vapor from the detector and you should be good. Just putting the info out there for everyone, it could have been very bad for me and I was lucky. I did go back to the rest room and blew the vapor towards the ground with no further issues. I assume it detects O2 levels not smoke so be smart. This was a 11 hr flight and I vaped in my seat and restroom with just the one incident. It would be nearly impossible to prove I was vaping but this could have made this a PITA for my travel.

 

[cocacola31173]

You can use the double inhale method also...when you inhale hold it in and take another breath....hardly any vapor comes out at all but you still feel the hit.

 

[Recycled Roadkill]

That made for an awkward moment to say the least.

I'll learn from you and won't vape in an airplane.

 

[lxconv91]

You can use the double inhale method also...when you inhale hold it in and take another breath....hardly any vapor comes out at all but you still feel the hit.

Yeah this works good. Or just hold it in for a little longer. I think I got over confident learned my lesson quick.

 

[zahzoo]

Give this some thought... smoking and vaping is prohibited on commercial airlines pretty much worldwide.

On US flights... it's a $3000+ fine for smoking/vaping in the bathroom. $2000+ for getting caught in your seat...

Most of us are nicotine addicts here... A pack of Nicorette lozenges is about $20...

Which would be the smarter way to go?

 

[dnield]

It hapend to me at a vet clinic

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[Gato del Jugo]

If one needs to vape on a plane, don't do it in the restroom..


Vaping in your seat is the safer bet... be discrete, don't vape a tobacco flavor, use the double-inhale & hold-it-in method that's been mentioned earlier in this thread (practice before you fly)... Leave your Innokin CoolFire 2 at home, and don't use your cloud-blowing stuff on the plane


Exhale any possible vapor under a blanket, under a jacket, down your shirt... Window seats and night flights make it that much easier


You're not supposed to vape on US domestic flights -- but it can be done discretely

Just don't be stupid about it...


EDIT: Make sure you shut off the overhead lights first... And having the overhead air nozzle open helps push down any possible vapor, as well

 

[distortoblotto]

Here's an idea. Just don't vape on the plane at all.

You wouldn't lite up a anny would ya? Besides the fact that when you get to a place where you can, it really tastes that much more wonderful!

Kind of like getting to an ice cold beer on a hot day.......Vape on!

 

[a wandering soul]

Leave your Innokin CoolFire 2 at home,

Hahahaha! Yah that could go real badly!

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[Gato del Jugo]

Here's an idea. Just don't vape on the plane at all.

We all take our chances in life..

As long as we know the risks...


BTW, it's possible to stealth-vape in airports, too...

 

[distortoblotto]

Hey, I've vaped in the airport, just not on D'plane. My choice.

 

[Gato del Jugo]

I'm curious if anybody has ever been fined for vaping on a plane..


I suppose what you say/do after getting caught would play a role in it..

Playing dumb/unaware and/or being polite & apologetic would probably go a long way, depending on the situation...

 

[Storemyace]

It's probably best not to vape on an airplane, just out of common courtesy.

 

[cbrite]

I have some nicotine gum left over from a previous stop smoking effort. When I know that I will not be able to vape for hours on end, I chew the gum. It tastes pretty awful (even though it is the mint variety) but better than either a huge fine or a nicotine fit.

 

[FACE MEAT]

...and the vapor made the smoke detector go off...

The detector that alarmed was likely a particulate detector or particulate / smoke detector combo.

Pretty ballsy of you to go back into the restroom for another vape.

 

[GaG8tor]

Yeah, cuz vaping on an airplane is just waaaaay intelligent.

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[Gato del Jugo]

It's probably best not to vape on an airplane, just out of common courtesy.

Common courtesy of what -- not sticking something in your mouth?

It's very possible to exhale zero vapor (even with 100% VG) when using the double-inhale method & holding it in for 10 seconds... In fact, I did it just now, in direct sunlight..


Again, not saying everybody should be vaping on the plane or in an airport, since there are potential consequences.. But should one decide to, it is quite possible to do so without any repercussions, as well

Risk & reward...

 

[Coelli]

I just flew to Boston and back on JetBlue and they specifically mentioned electronic cigarettes as not being allowed. I flew United to San Francisco a few weeks ago and there was no mention.

I don't even vape in the bathroom of a plane because several years ago the fire alarm went off because of a fog machine at a Halloween event where I worked. The Fire Marshall came (along with several trucks) and was Not. Pleased. That was the last year we got to have an over-the-top Halloween decorating contest. Because of that I know smoke detectors will detect vapor, so I don't vape anywhere it might set one off.

 

[Nikkita6]

FYI,

I went to the restroom on an Air France Flight on an airbus A380 and the vapor made the smoke detector go off. They asked me if I was was smoking and I said no and they smelled it and agreed with me (Probably smelled sweet) but just be careful. I was scared and got a way with it but keep the vapor from the detector and you should be good. Just putting the info out there for everyone, it could have been very bad for me and I was lucky. I did go back to the rest room and blew the vapor towards the ground with no further issues. I assume it detects O2 levels not smoke so be smart. This was a 11 hr flight and I vaped in my seat and restroom with just the one incident. It would be nearly impossible to prove I was vaping but this could have made this a PITA for my travel.

Good to know ... Especially since Air France is one of the best flight experiences I've ever had, and the food was actually very good, so I would love to fly with them again.

 

[spewny]

As someone about to take a trip to the UK, thank you very much for this warning. Still have some old nicotine patches from a while ago that I will use instead.