Hi, just thought after my first post re how to pack my ecigs for the airport and my worries about security questions that I'd post about what happened so others can have a smooth check in. I was travelling to Malta where vaping us common-ish. I flew from Bournemouth airport and packed all my batteries and cartridges in the original boxes so they'd all look organised etc i was told by Ryanair over the phone to pack it all in my hand luggage.When I got to the checking area they called me over and asked me what was in my bag..I guessed the ecigs were the problem so I got them out and showed the security guy. He took them away and then brought them back and told me they had similar insides to a detonator :s
he knew what they were but warned me that they're 'believe it or not' not very common in the uk which surprised me.He told me they were fine but explained that they'd probably always flag up under the x ray machine. He advised that if you're travelling with them to tell the security guys as soon as you present your bag or you'll always get taken aside and to never pack them in your hold baggage.
On his advice I told security at Malta airport on the way home that I had e cigs in my hand luggage, they said 'fine' but then called me into a seperate area again to ask me what was in my bag....so, basically, a bit embarrassing for me and I annoyed my husband! but it was fine when I'd told them what they were (even though they knew :s )
The experience wa a little odd and could become pretty tedious but I got to keep them and I had the impression that as they became more common it'd be easier.my advice if anyone wants any us to
a) tell them you have e cigs
b) put them in your hand luggage
c) don't try to make them look like something else
d)ask them if hey have any advice for you re the airport you'll be flying back from.
Ryanair offer smokeless cigs on board at 6euros,did'nt try them...but won't let you vape on
board for some non reason.. X
he knew what they were but warned me that they're 'believe it or not' not very common in the uk which surprised me.He told me they were fine but explained that they'd probably always flag up under the x ray machine. He advised that if you're travelling with them to tell the security guys as soon as you present your bag or you'll always get taken aside and to never pack them in your hold baggage.
On his advice I told security at Malta airport on the way home that I had e cigs in my hand luggage, they said 'fine' but then called me into a seperate area again to ask me what was in my bag....so, basically, a bit embarrassing for me and I annoyed my husband! but it was fine when I'd told them what they were (even though they knew :s )
The experience wa a little odd and could become pretty tedious but I got to keep them and I had the impression that as they became more common it'd be easier.my advice if anyone wants any us to
a) tell them you have e cigs
b) put them in your hand luggage
c) don't try to make them look like something else
d)ask them if hey have any advice for you re the airport you'll be flying back from.
Ryanair offer smokeless cigs on board at 6euros,did'nt try them...but won't let you vape on
board for some non reason.. X
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