Does anyone know definitively if PG or VG vapor will set off the fire alarms on planes? I have a transatlantic flight tomorrow on United. Although I could probably stand not vaping I would like the option to go off to the lavatory if need be.
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Definitively, not possible, unless you know the type of smoke detectors being used for each plane and each airline. Anecdotal evidence available on the forum indicates that if you avoid blowing directly into the smoke detector, and avoid completely filling the space with vapor, you shouldn't have any problems vaping in the WC, and I can add my experience to that evidence.
It's possible by blowing directly into the sensor.
Somebody posted that they tried it and set the alarm in the plane off so it's not merely theoretical.
Somebody posted that they tried it and set the alarm in the plane off so it's not merely theoretical.
Yep, vape dissapates quickly but if your in the bathroom just vape away from detector or pull the plug in the sink and blow into it. The sink has strong suction.
Well, I made the flight just fine. I didn't set off the detector and actually vaped more in my seat than anywhere else. I basically just did the stealth vape technique and since I was sitting at a window I just turned my head toward the window when I inhaled and exhaled and nobody was the wiser. I didn't want to take the chance of being told I couldn't do it so I didn't bother asking.
I have an american airlines flight to LA and then a Qantas flight to Brisbane. I am planning on vaping in the bathroom only, but I am worried about taking my ecig through security and having it confiscated or something.
I found a pen large enough to cut the end off and fit it over my 510. I also cut the cartridge and can write with it. Just find a pen cartridge low enough on ink or it may cause a serious mess. I plan to travel with a small pad and doodle a little while vaping/flying.
I worry about that every time too. So I scatter my stuff through all my various bags and pockets. The only place that even looked twice at me was Canada. No problem anywhere domestic, no problems in China or Hong Kong.
I've haven't yet heard of anybody getting their gear confiscated at the airport. I'd just carry the stuff loose in your purse or carry-on bag. I'd be a little more leery of large bottles of e-juice or some of the bigger mods that look like pipe-bombs. If asked tell them what it is and if necessary promise not to use it. They're not against the law to own - yet.. except Singapore and maybe Colombia and Panama.
Al Swearengen?
No. It's H.L. Mencken! I had to look it up.
Al Swearengen?
No. It's H.L. Mencken! I had to look it up.
Yep, so far no problems reported by anyone here. With all the travel I do I was questioned only once and still had no problem. Heck even walked through security a few times forgetting some e-liquid in my pocket.
Al Swearengen?
No. It's H.L. Mencken! I had to look it up.
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No. It's H.L. Mencken! I had to look it up.
Ever since I first saw Deadwood I've wanted a balcony so I could stand out on it and give everyone that "Al Swearingen" look.
Kinda off topic but I would like to say something anyway. I have had to fly from PA to LA and San Fran a few times and that long a flight with 2 layovers is a long long time to go without a cig. If I have to go again for work I will be spending alot of time in the john with the door closed vaping and blowing down my shirt.
If you are trying to be stealth and are concerned about the vapor, just blow through a napkin. The vapor doesn't pass through.
If that works for you, you must have some seriously weak vapor going on. Lol. When I do it, it looks like an exhaust pipe just backfired in my face. Same thing with the blowing it down your shirt trick. Excellent way to look like a terrorist. I just go to the head every once in a while. Absolute lifesaver for 15 hour flights.
Update, on the flight back (China Eastern Airlines) they actually stated in the safety speech:
"Please refrain from smoking or using electronic tobacco products during the flight."
Of course, there's no tobacco in here so...
I stealth vaped, had no issues.
"Please refrain from smoking or using electronic tobacco products during the flight."
Of course, there's no tobacco in here so...
I stealth vaped, had no issues.
I went through Guam a few months ago and they did actually have a smoking room.
Cathay Pacific - Los Angeles to Hong Kong; Hong Kong to Shanghai; Shanghai to Hong Kong; Hong Kong to Jakarta; Jakarta to Hong Kong; Hong Kong to Los Angeles. I stealth vaped in all those flights with my 510. No one said a single thing. I check the Cathay Pacific in-flight magazine for restricted items. No mention of electronic cigarettes whatsoever.
As a side note, on the flight from Hong Kong back to LA. With only 80 minutes of flight times left, the flight attendent made an announcement that it was illegal to smoke aboard. I thought they were talking about me for a second, until they repeated the annoucement in Chinese. The Chinese annoucement said that someone was caught smoking in the bathroom. Poor guy.
As a side note, on the flight from Hong Kong back to LA. With only 80 minutes of flight times left, the flight attendent made an announcement that it was illegal to smoke aboard. I thought they were talking about me for a second, until they repeated the annoucement in Chinese. The Chinese annoucement said that someone was caught smoking in the bathroom. Poor guy.
Good to hear Ponda. Yeah in the mid 90's when all International flights going non-smoking a lot of bathroom alarms went off!
Don't see it much anymore.
Don't see it much anymore.
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