Family trip, 2/8/2014 - 2/16/2014 with wife and 3.5 year old daughter (her first time). Flew JetBlue (direct flight to Orlando). Stayed at the Grand Floridian. First trip since taking up vaping.
At Richmond International Airport: I had my Halo Triton kit, an iTaste vv, and a Provari packed in my carry-on. I had read that the FAA forbids Li-ion batteries in checked bags, so I brought them in my carry-on too with the charger. Batts were removed from the Provari, in a plastic ziplock bag to prevent shorts. Three 10mL bottles of e-liquid were enclosed in a separate bag. After I put my bag on the conveyor, I told the TSA agent "There are electronic cigarettes in here including e-liquids." He just smiled and said "Seen 'em before".
Went through without a hitch.
A few more bottles of e-liquid were packed with toiletries in checked bag. Some of these leaked slightly (prob due to pressure change), but were enclosed in their own ziplock, so this didn't make much of a mess.
I vaped while waiting for our flight at the gate.
At Park Security: I set out every day with a Halo and iTaste. I left the Provari in the hotel room. A few times, I left the ecigs in my backpack. One security officer asked me what they were, and I told him they were ecigs. He told me to have a "magical day" and let me through. The rest of the time, I left the ecigs in my pocket as a courtesy.
In the Parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom): I vaped EVERYWHERE (except for the smoking sections! I didn't set foot in them!). I vaped in front of cast members. I vaped in some lines and even some restaurants. But I was discreet about it - I made it a point to hold the vapor in for a few extra seconds, so I wouldn't be blowing clouds. Got a few disapproving looks from other guests, but nobody said anything.
In the Hotel: I vaped like a madman in the room. Left my equipment out - house keeping had to see it. I vaped in the lobby, discreetly. No problem whatsoever.
For the Flight Home: I figured I didn't need to even mention that I had vaping stuff to the TSA agent, so I didn't. No problem, no delays - they didn't open my carry on.
If confronted with "Sir, there is no smoking here", I was prepared with "Good thing I quit". But I didn't have to use it.
At Richmond International Airport: I had my Halo Triton kit, an iTaste vv, and a Provari packed in my carry-on. I had read that the FAA forbids Li-ion batteries in checked bags, so I brought them in my carry-on too with the charger. Batts were removed from the Provari, in a plastic ziplock bag to prevent shorts. Three 10mL bottles of e-liquid were enclosed in a separate bag. After I put my bag on the conveyor, I told the TSA agent "There are electronic cigarettes in here including e-liquids." He just smiled and said "Seen 'em before".
Went through without a hitch.
A few more bottles of e-liquid were packed with toiletries in checked bag. Some of these leaked slightly (prob due to pressure change), but were enclosed in their own ziplock, so this didn't make much of a mess.
I vaped while waiting for our flight at the gate.
At Park Security: I set out every day with a Halo and iTaste. I left the Provari in the hotel room. A few times, I left the ecigs in my backpack. One security officer asked me what they were, and I told him they were ecigs. He told me to have a "magical day" and let me through. The rest of the time, I left the ecigs in my pocket as a courtesy.
In the Parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom): I vaped EVERYWHERE (except for the smoking sections! I didn't set foot in them!). I vaped in front of cast members. I vaped in some lines and even some restaurants. But I was discreet about it - I made it a point to hold the vapor in for a few extra seconds, so I wouldn't be blowing clouds. Got a few disapproving looks from other guests, but nobody said anything.
In the Hotel: I vaped like a madman in the room. Left my equipment out - house keeping had to see it. I vaped in the lobby, discreetly. No problem whatsoever.
For the Flight Home: I figured I didn't need to even mention that I had vaping stuff to the TSA agent, so I didn't. No problem, no delays - they didn't open my carry on.
If confronted with "Sir, there is no smoking here", I was prepared with "Good thing I quit". But I didn't have to use it.
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