About time for my annual trek to Vegas. Anyone have problems getting thru security checkpoints with Ecigs?
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I've been through the TSA checkpoints many times with mine with no trouble. Just put it in the tray with your wallet and phone and such.
Thanks for this post, I'm about to fly to Portland and was wondering about this myself
I have a DIY boxmod that would be pretty easily mistaken for some sort of detonator and they didn't even raise an eyebrow.
I always put my e cig stuff in my checked bag and make sure all the juice bottles are tiny and double ziptop bagged.
Depends on the operators level of experience with PV's.... If asked, just say exactly what it is.. Of course, you might have to dumb it down some and say it's an e-cigarette... 
Depends on the operators level of experience with PV's.... If asked, just say exactly what it is.. Of course, you might have to dumb it down some and say it's an e-cigarette...
Thanks. I may just put everything in checked luggage. I won't need it on the plane anyway.
Side question, has anyone ever vaped in an airport? Do you go to the smoking area or?
I recently flew to London, then to Paris, and finally back home to the US. I had 2 eVics in a tray, and 2 U-DCT carto tanks along with a 30mL glass bottle of juice in a quart-sized ziplock bag. I had another 30mL of juice in a checked luggage. I was prepared for questions from the TSA, but I didn't get any. I guess these things must be fairly common, and the TSA is aware of them.
But I do wonder... how could they tell that I didn't have a detonation device or such? Is it a real security issue?
Anyway, be warned that, at least in my case, the carto tanks leaked and the ziplock bag became rather messy. I'm not sure whether it's caused by the pressure drops or vibrations of the plane.
But I do wonder... how could they tell that I didn't have a detonation device or such? Is it a real security issue?
Anyway, be warned that, at least in my case, the carto tanks leaked and the ziplock bag became rather messy. I'm not sure whether it's caused by the pressure drops or vibrations of the plane.
In more than 3 years, traveling 2-3 times a year, I've never had difficulty carrying on vaping supplies. Liquids in your quart size carry on baggies, the rest of your liquids in checked bags.
BUT (double check this with the TSA regs) I think you have to carry on batteries - i don't think they're allowed in checked baggage.
BUT (double check this with the TSA regs) I think you have to carry on batteries - i don't think they're allowed in checked baggage.
I went thru security repeatedly a couple weeks ago at a court house. (I was on jury duty). Only once did I get asked about my mod and back up battery, and as soon as I told them what it was I was wisked through.
Oh mayhue1, you give me hope! I was told that I cannot bring ANY electronics into the court for Jury Duty! I go week after next, and I was wondering about my eGo! I am willing to go without my phone and ipod, but NOT the eGo!
Those are both batteries, so both would qualify under the same guidance
Whether or not this applies to e-cig batteries may be debatable. Most e-cigs are powered by lithium ion or safe chemistry batteries, i don't know whether or not they count. I carry on rather than check because i don't really want to get into that debate with TSA as I'm trying to check my baggage.
http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/prohibited-items
Yep, flown to Europe several times and also take short US trips quite often. The worst thing that has happened to me is I was asked to demonstrate my PV, which turned out quite well in the end! Quite often (80%+ of the time) I am asked what it is and after explaining it to TSA no issues. I have noticed that when I traveled with a couple of Ego twists I haven't been bothered. But when I have taken one of my bigger mods they almost always ask me. I guess they look more intimidating?
I took my ego-t on a trip to Dallas from Florida and had no issues, also was able to smoke in airport and on the plane with no questions. BUT, I am very careful with 'smoke' coming out, I usually just hold in in for a few seconds longer than normal and no smoke comes out at all- I do it in college classes all the time- most people just think I am playing with a pen lol. I had a friend I have known for almost a year notice smoke come out the other day when we were outside and she had no idea I had been smoking for the last year!
I think the issues come up when people blow an excess of vapor out and it can be mistaken for actual smoke. As long as you are not obnoxious with it I don't see any problem personally.
I think the issues come up when people blow an excess of vapor out and it can be mistaken for actual smoke. As long as you are not obnoxious with it I don't see any problem personally.
I also worry about this issue. I plan on taking a Vamo and an ego 650 mah. How about vaping in airports? I won't vape on the plane, since I desire to one day fly again, but what about vaping in airports? Can do? no go? I'm leaving out for Denver and Chicago on Tuesday. ( I Just want to note: I hate flying.)
Evelester,
Did you fly out of Jax? I am this coming Friday on my way to Wyoming and wasnt sure about the batteries/juice or if I should get some cig-alikes..
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