Guidelines in domestic and international flights are constantly changing with societal trends. When vaping devices were introduced in the market, authorities instantly made amendments in their policies on vaping in airports or flying internationally with a vape pen. But different airlines imposed different regulations; hence, it’s quite confusing for traveling vapers.
Vaping devices come in various types. Each one requires specific guidelines when carrying in airports and airplanes – that is, if they are even legal to be transported.
JUUL is a vape brand that comes in handy for its simple yet intricate design. For new users, carrying Juul on a plane raises issues concerning its safety and legal matters.
Can You Bring Juul on a Plane?
Since August 8, 2016, vaping devices are regulated as traditional tobacco by the US Food and Drug Administration. Like the traditional cigarette, it follows specific guidelines when carried around airports and airplanes.
Juul as one form of vaping devices is legal to take on a plane by following the guidelines set by Transport Security Administration (TSA) – the governing transport authority in the US. Though most of these are being followed by most airlines in the US and other countries, it’s better to check additional regulations set by the airline you are traveling with.
Here are the Do’s and Dont’s When Carrying A Juul on a Plane
1. Must be carried only in carry-on bags
Juul is not allowed to be put in checked baggage. Most airlines follow a worldwide rule that lithium batteries must be carried. Though it rarely happens, these batteries still pose fire and safety hazards when exposed to hot or cold temperatures.
Crews can easily detect fire hazards in the aircraft cabin just in case your batteries malfunctioned.
In some airlines, airport authorities will ask you to remove the battery from the JUUL to prevent short circuits. If the inspecting officer finds your battery as faulty, it will be confiscated to avoid you from carrying it either on carry-on or checked baggage.
2. Secure Your Juul Pods For Leak Issues
If you are going to bring Juul pods with you, unpack and place them in a clear ziplock to avoid wholesale issues. Each Juul pod contains 0.7 ml of e-liquid, which is under the maximum amount.
Juul pods can be placed in either of your carry-on or checked luggage inside a transparent plastic bag. When put in a carry-on, be sure that it doesn’t exceed 3.4 ounces per container and no more than 1 liter per person.
The high altitude and the changing air pressure inside the airplane cabin can cause your pods to leak. Half-filled already used pods are often prone to leakage.
3. Do not charge nor smoke Juul on a plane
It’s prohibited to charge Juul on a plane let alone to smoke them. Though Juul creates a vapor that dissipates easily for fire alarms to detect, it is a risk you should not take. You can face legal issues or lifetime ban on the airlines for this misconduct.
Some airports have designated vaping areas, but they vary among countries and are usually rare. Smoking on-board is still strictly prohibited.
Not all airport authorities are familiar with Juul. You may be asked about this device and its purpose just to be sure it cannot be used as a weapon. Do not be anxious and answer the queries truthfully. In most travelers’ experiences, Juul poses less to no problem when traveling.
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Countries Where Vaping is Banned
Several countries like the United States allows bringing and vaping in airports only in some designated areas. But in others, even possession of a vaping device can put you in prison. If you are flying internationally with a vape pen, check out this list of countries to steer clear of legal issues.
– Oman
– Qatar
– Taiwan
– Thailand
It may be against the law, but you can still see people using vaping devices in some of these countries as they are available on the black market and abroad where it is legal.
Fortunately, most countries only imposed restrictions on selling and acquiring of vaping devices. The most common among them is the legal age to use a vape, which starts from 18 or 21 years old.
The use of vape allows regular cigarette smokers to quit their habit, thus benefiting their long-term health. These vapes minimize the risks of the traditional cigarettes due to their ability to control the amount of nicotine along with the volume of smoke or vapor they can inhale.
The problem arises when teenagers who had never use regular cigarettes become addicted to vaping. With lots of flavor of e-liquid to choose from, vaping attracted lots of minors worldwide. This led to the immediate ban on selling and possession of vaping devices.
Can You Bring Juul Pods on A Plane?
Carrying Juul pods on a plane is not a big deal for traveling vapers as long as they are cannabis-free pods. Juul doesn’t make THC or CBD pods, but they are available in the black market made by third-party canna-companies.
The pod might not be thoroughly checked by airport security, but if they find it suspicious for marijuana oil, they can take it for inspection. If proven that it is a cannabis-infused product, they are required by federal law to notify law enforcement.
Though medical marijuana is legalized in 33 states in the United States, it is still illegal under federal law for any purpose. This makes flying with “vape cartridge” or “vape carts” illegal no matter how you safely follow the guidelines in carrying vaping devices. This also applies when flying internationally with a vape pen designed specifically to vaporize cannabis distillates and oils.
Vaping in Airports
There are airport terminals in the USA that are friendly for vapers. For a vaper consuming e-liquid with nicotine, an 8 to 10-hour flight without supplying the vapor in their system is agonizing. For some airlines, vaping passengers in airplanes can be prevented with vaping designated areas outside the airport terminals.
This will allow the vaper to condition themselves before the long-hour flight. Nicotine is addictive and sudden withdrawal from routinely daily consumption can take a toll on the physical and mental level.
Here are some US airports with vaping designated areas outside their terminals.
–Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Arizona)
The use of tobacco is prohibited in Arizona but not the e-cigarettes or vape. Travelers can smoke in designated outdoor areas.
-Oakland International Airport (California)
It has two designated areas outside each of its Terminal 1 and 2. These can be used for either smoking or vaping.
–Atlanta-Hartsfield International Airport (Georgia)
This airport is considered as the most-friendly for vapers in the country. Unlike other airports, it offers plenty of vaping areas located within the concourses.
Vaping in the airplane cabin poses a threat to the health of the smoker and non-smoker passengers. Aside from this, flight attendants are much worried about the fire hazard it presents. The smoke in the cabin can immediately raise the alarm to their trained-eye, implying a possible start of ignition. Fire in enclosed space hundreds of feet above the ground can be difficult to put out.
Conclusion on Carrying Vaping Devices On A Plane
When flying internationally with vape pen, Juul or any other vaping devices, you must be at legal age to possess them. The age differs in every country which often starts from 18 years old. In the US, you need to be at least 21 years old to acquire a vape.
TSA approves bringing any kind of vaping devices or e-cigarette on airports and airplanes as long as it follows the carrying guidelines. But airlines also impose their extra regulations that can be much stricter than the TSA. To avoid the hassle, check the airline website for additional restrictions. Some airlines do not allow vaping in airports, while others have designated spaces outside the terminals.
Airports in all states in the US prohibit flying with vape carts, vape pens, and Juul pods that contain cannabis, either classified as THC or CBD. It might be legal in your state but conflict with the federal law.
Remember that you can bring a vape device on a plane or any vape but never use nor charge it while inside. It is only permitted to bring in carry-on bags. Hiding it in checked baggage from authority can risk it for confiscation.
The battery must be removed to protect yourself and the vape from damage. E-liquid or vape pods must not exceed 100 ml or 3.4 oz to be transported in a carry-on baggage. If more than the maximum amount, they must be put in checked baggage. Either way they must be packaged securely to avoid leakage.
When traveling internationally for the first time in a new country, check its law regarding vaping devices. Possession of a vape can raise legal issues in countries where it is strictly banned. Thailand is one of the countries with the strict prohibition of selling and acquiring any vaping gear.
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Michael Ladek
I am the CEO of Vaposearch and one of the main authors. My primary goal has always involved promoting healthier alternatives to those trapped by nicotine addiction. I am based in Lautersheim, Germany, and started this venture as soon as I turned to vape, after 15 years of smoking
