I remember my buddy Dave before his first flight. He stuffed his vape in his checked bag because he thought, “Who will know?” At baggage claim, his suitcase came out smelling like burnt cotton candy. The battery had leaked, ruining his clothes. Lesson learned: always pack the device separately in your carry-on, and turn it off completely (or lock it).
Another friend, Maria, was so paranoid she disassembled her vape into ten tiny parts. She put the battery in her toiletries bag, the tank in her laptop pocket, and the coil in her shoe. Security had to search her bag for twenty minutes. Keep it simple. The best approach is to just keep the whole device together in a clear pouch inside your carry-on.
A Word About Disposable Vapes
Disposable vapes are super popular, but they come with their own little drama. Since they have a built-in battery, they also must go in your carry-on. But here’s the twist: if the battery is too large (over 100 watt-hours, which is rare for disposables), you might have an issue. Most standard disposables are fine, but check the label.
Can You Take Disposable Vapes on an Airplane? TSA, FAA & International
Also, don’t be that person who has twenty disposables stuffed in their carry-on. You look like you’re launching a vape shop. Security might pull you aside to ask questions. Stick to a reasonable amount for your trip—three or four disposables is usually no problem.
