what if you were travelling internationally.. would the ecig be confiscated? i would think so, since the atomizer gets hot and could be used as a weapon.
Travel and Vaping Safe to bring with your carry-on at the airport?
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Why would it be hot in your carry-on? And if heat were a sole criterion of of a weapon, how do you explain all those passengers getting on the plane with cups of Starbucks purchased at the terminal?
well, i'm a noob with the vaping scene. i haven't even vaped yet, but doesn't the atomizer get hot like a cigarette lighter (in your car)? using that could be a weapon. coffee is different, since you can't really heat it up after it cools down.
wouldn't be hot with your carry on, but security will fiddle with the device and might figure out what it does.
wouldn't be hot with your carry on, but security will fiddle with the device and might figure out what it does.
Honestly in the right hands anything can be a weapon. An atomizer is no different. Like with most items an atomizer is not considered a weapon by security and therefor will not be confiscated. Yes it gets really hot but so do cigarette lighters and they are allowed on. I wouldnt worry about it unless the FDA bans the sale of ecigs and even then I dont see a reason why TSA would have an issue with it because the FDA doest say what is a prohibited item in airports. Technically speaking TSA isnt even looking for drugs, all TSA is there to look for is threats to the aircraft and passengers. I still wouldnt suggest bringing drugs with you on your next flight due to the amount of police officers and FBI agents that are looking for drugs though. Yes there are FBI agents in a lot of airports. Next time you see a guy with a fannypack dont judge him too much because that could be holding his badge handcuffs and firearm.
Since when are lighters allowed on planes again? About 5 years ago when I went to Las Vegas, they took all of the lighters that I had on me, saying that they weren't allowed on the plane with me. (Already had checked my luggage)
Ecigs are not prohibited. I'm with TSA/DHS. Feel free to carry them on. I did post that the ecig resembles a detonator through the Xray machine. Worst case scenairo is that your bag will be searched but just explain to the TSA officer that it's an electronic cigarette and it will pass.
Well its been at least a year and a half because thats how long I have work with TSA. I do remember when they were banned because I worked for an airline from 2001 till 2005 and would get a metric ... ton of lighters from the passengers who would give them to me cecause they couldnt take them through the security checkpoint. I smoked at that point so I loved it.
Just put you eliquid in the infamous 1 quart plastic bag, and you will have no problems. I travel Internationally weekly through one of the most notorious airports for crackdown security.
Even though as flight crew I have slightly more leniant rules, even when travelling without uniform and ID, I have had no problems.
Safe travels!
Even though as flight crew I have slightly more leniant rules, even when travelling without uniform and ID, I have had no problems.
Safe travels!
What about filled carts, RIA - do you recommend putting those in the bag, too?
(what airline are you with, btw?)
(what airline are you with, btw?)
dont worry about your filled carts. They are not filled with enough liquid to matter. just put them anywhere.
I thought that *might* be the case, but wanted to make sure before my vacation flight next month.
Better safe than sorry, I understand. For anyone wondering about what items are prohibited go to TSA.gov and you will be able to find the list there. I dont think I can post a link yet but go to the travelers tab and its pretty self explanatory.
Here's the link 13ways;
TSA: Prohibited Items
Yes, better be safe than sorry. Had an incident in Omaha. The guy was a real wiener. Took an item from me that wasn't on the list. (Not e-cig related.) When I pressed him for a reason, he called security. I ended up writing to TSA. They apologized, and sent the item back to me.
For the most part, everything is good, but you'll occasionally have a problem.
TSA: Prohibited Items
Yes, better be safe than sorry. Had an incident in Omaha. The guy was a real wiener. Took an item from me that wasn't on the list. (Not e-cig related.) When I pressed him for a reason, he called security. I ended up writing to TSA. They apologized, and sent the item back to me.
For the most part, everything is good, but you'll occasionally have a problem.
Let me apologize again because even though I am by no means the voice of TSA it is officers like that who make me look bad. I can say that there are people like that even where I work but for every one of them there are ten hard working friendly TSO's.
I've been traveling for 40+ years now. I've seen a lot, and had my share of problems. I usually get along with all the screeners. I'm always early, and when it's slow, I have some great conversations with most of the guys & gals. Occasionally, I find a rotten apple. It happens in every occupation.
I'm really happy that a couple of you guys are here, to squash some of these rumors.
Just one question. When we talk to you on the Forum, do we have to take off our shoes?
I'm really happy that a couple of you guys are here, to squash some of these rumors.
Just one question. When we talk to you on the Forum, do we have to take off our shoes?
Well its either that or drop your drawers and touch the floors while I put on my little blue gloves.
No!!! Not the blue gloves!
Dang - should have put the 'perv' smily underneath the ROFLMAO's
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