You may land yourself in trouble if you don’t follow the rules
You may land yourself in trouble if you don’t follow the rules
There are restrictions on what can and can’t be taken onto aeroplanes and through airport security. This is for safety and security reasons.
Individual airports have discretion to confiscate anything they consider dangerous. If you are unsure whether an item will be permitted you should check with the airport and airline in question before travelling.
According to the UK Civil Aviation Authority, “current UK aviation security regulations forbid the carriage of liquids (including aerosols and gels) in hand baggage through the passenger security point in containers larger than 100ml.”
Airlines also ban several products, including explosives, flammable materials, sharp objects, and items with internal combustion engines.
One item which is increasingly popular and millions of people carry with them at all times are e-cigarettes. We have rounded up rules from different airlines about them.
The number of e-cigarette users has significantly increased in recent years, particularly with the rise of disposable vapes. The rules for bringing e-cigarettes onto aeroplanes are outlined below:
British Airways
The airline states: “Many items are restricted, controlled or completely prohibited onboard our aircraft due to international law, aircraft safety or regulations at your destination.”
They say passengers must contact them if they need clarification of the regulations or require airline approval when planning to travel with restricted or controlled items.
British Airways say that smoking, including the use of personal vaporisers such as vapes, e-cigarettes, e-pipes or any other smoking tool or device, is completely prohibited on board their aircrafts.
Further information adds: “For safety, any smoking/vaping device must be placed in your hand baggage and carried in the cabin. They must also be packaged to prevent accidental activation.”
TUI
Explaining their rules about using and carrying vapes on TUI airlines, the company says: “You’re not allowed to use electronic cigarettes, or any other portable smoking devices, on the plane – this includes charging.
“They can be carried on as hand luggage only. You’re not permitted to carry e-cigarettes or their spare batteries within your hold luggage.”
Ryanair
The airline has outlined their rules about using electronic cigarettes on their website. They say: “You can take e-cigs on the plane but you cannot use them.” E-cigs should also be carried in your checked-in luggage, but should be carried in the passenger cabin as part of your carry-on luggage.
easyJet
The airline allows passengers to carry cigarettes in their cabin bag. Lighters can also be carried on board but must be placed in pockets. Matches are now allowed.
They add: “You can carry e-cigarettes and a maximum of two spare batteries in your cabin bag – but not in the hold.” You can’t smoke any type of cigarette on the plane. It’s a criminal offence to do so.
Jet2
In accordance with safety laws, smoking and the use of e-cigarettes is strictly prohibited on all Jet2 flights. As with all other carriers, Jet2 requires that e-cigarettes (including e-cigars, e-pipes, other personal vaporisers) containing batteries be carried in the cabin.