Are you planning to travel abroad and want to bring your e-cigarette?
Are you planning to travel abroad and want to bring your e-cigarette? Here you will find information on what to consider before you travel.
What to consider when planning to fly with your e-cigarette
There have been many discussions about how to address the question of whether you should be allowed to bring your e-cigarette on board the plane, as in several cases fires have started when the battery in the e-cigarette has caught fire by itself. We will list a few points you should consider before setting off on your trip.
Empty your e-liquid tank before boarding the flight
There have been instances where the e-liquid tank has started leaking due to high pressure inside the cabin. An easy tip is to empty the tank before boarding the aircraft so that you can avoid all the mess that may occur.
Liquids in hand luggage
You must also keep track of how much liquid you pack, as this may also vary from airline to airline. For example, with Norwegian Air, there is a limited amount of liquid you may carry in each container, with a maximum of 100 ml per container. Make sure to pack your e-juice in a transparent, resealable bag; however, the bag must not exceed 1 litre in volume.
E-cigarettes prohibited in checked baggage
Under the new international aviation regulations, passengers and crew are now prohibited from flying with electronic cigarettes in their checked baggage.
The reason for this prohibition is that fires have broken out in the aircraft's cargo hold in several incidents because the e-cigarettes were accidentally activated, causing these fires.
Passengers and crew are instead advised to carry e-cigarettes in their hand luggage. However, it is prohibited to charge or use your e-cigarette on board the plane, as the aircraft's smoke detectors will trigger an alarm.
Different airlines and other countries may have different restrictions on e-cigarettes
Also remember to check the information yourself before deciding to bring your e-cigarette. Read the airline's policy on e-cigarettes on board the aircraft carefully. If they have no information on their website, you can call and check with them. It is better to make sure that you are allowed to bring it on board so that you do not have to leave your e-cigarette behind when you are about to board.
There are several countries that do not have the same view of e-cigarettes as Sweden does today. Take Thailand as an example, where they are illegal, and if you bring your e-cigarette there, you risk being imprisoned or receiving hefty fines. The import, use and sale of e-cigarettes in Thailand are strictly prohibited.
You may also encounter negative opinions about electronic cigarettes if you travel to another country, as e-cigarettes are not as popular in that particular country and information about how much healthier they are than regular cigarettes has not really reached them.
List of countries where e-cigarettes are prohibited
Here is a list of countries where e-cigarettes are illegal and can lead to imprisonment or hefty fines:
Austria
Belgium
Thailand
Turkey
Egypt
Mexico
Argentina
Brazil
Brunei
Colombia
Indonesia
Jordan
Malaysia
Oman
Panama
Singapore
Taiwan
Tajikistan
United Arab Emirates
Uruguay
Venezuela
So if you are planning to visit any of these countries, you should leave your e-cigarette at home, as serious consequences may arise if you use e-cigarettes in any of these countries.
Having said that, the countries in question may change their views on their strict laws concerning e-cigarettes. Everyone should have the chance to live a healthier life without tobacco! #tobaccofreeculture
