Considering the number of people so far that have assumed it's an electric screwdriver, I'd just say it's an electric screwdriver.
Considering the number of people so far that have assumed it's an electric screwdriver, I'd just say it's an electric screwdriver.
I wouldn't trust it in checked luggage. If I were you, I'd print out a fact sheet about e-cigs, maybe about the Prodigy in particular, and carry it with me. When asked about it, which you surely will be, simply whip that out and explain its use. (Hint: Maybe Casey or some other creative supporter could draft up something like this for the cause?) Offer to leave it with them (bring several copies). You can print out the list of prohibited items and argue that the device does not fit any category. Bring a sturdy, self-addressed, postage-paid envelope with you in case all else fails and you have to send it home (and have your chosen backup with you, of course). Worse comes to worse, you'll be stuck vaping a substitute (like nonfat milk to heavy cream), or, God forbid, smoking until you can make it home. My prayers are with you!
You are so cute. And this would be funny if it weren't so damned sad, and serious.
... On the second flight, I actually placed the Prodigy in the bin to see what the TSA folks would do. They did pull it out of the bin and visually inspect it. I said to them, "Oh that's just my nicotine inhaler- like one of those electronic cigarettes used to help me quit smoking". They guy smiled in apparent understanding and placed the Prodigy back in the bin, letting it through....
I may be and most probably am mistaken, but it was my understanding that the majority of those "public servants" were just rent-a-losers that switched over. Source: Former head of security for Tulsa International Airport. My concealed carry instructor was an Air Marshall, and he didn't have a high opinion of them either. Don't even get me started on my personal experiences with a certain fat-useless customs agent at TUL. I swear he was so fat he couldn't reach his gun to draw it, I could outrun him walking on my hands.
Back on topic: If it were me, I'd throw it in my carry-on and not worry about it. It's not on the list of prohibited items. If they give you flak, ask for a supervisor.
Rinkusu, was your Prodigy fully assembled with betteries and atomizer and all? There was advice on a different thread to keep it disassembled when going through security.
It was indeed fully assembled.
It probably depends on the airline. I posted this in a different thread, but it is probably more relevant here:
Air Canada is now officially banning electronic cigarettes as carry-on item. The ecigs have to be in your check in luggage:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/canadian-members/28853-flying-ecig-air-canada.html
From Air Canada site (scroll down to "Prohibited Items"):
aircanada.com - Travel Info - Carry On Baggage
I don't think it will take long for other airlines to follow.
"Captain, I am holding a personal veporizer in my hands. If you don't change the course from Toronto to Montreal, I'll vape!"
I plan to fly cross-country in a couple weeks, and would love to bring my Prodigy along. However, it is bound to arouse much more suspicion than my traditional pen-styles or minis would. Any suggestions on what to tell the TSA people? I would be willing to say it's a "personal pleasure device" and leave it to their imaginations, if that's what it'd take.
~~Cheryl
They are just banning the use of them on that airlines planes, since they are technically covered under their current smoking policies.I worry that some airlines are banning e-cigs. Why?
What smoking policies? This is a vapor, not smoke. Are inhalers also banned on these airlines?They are just banning the use of them on that airlines planes, since they are technically covered under their current smoking policies.