One of the most common questions new vapers have is; what are the rules around flying with vapes? After all, you don't want to fall foul of the law, particularly in a foreign country. Read on for all you need to know about how to have an issue-free flight with your vapes.

Most airlines will allow you to bring your vapes on a flight, however it is important to check the guidelines set out, as different airlines may have different rules around vapes and e-liquids:

• All UK airlines expect your vapes to be fully turned off and put in hand luggage. Vapes are treated by the Civil Aviation Authority in the same way as laptops and phones, meaning they will need to be scanned at security.

• The amount of vapes you can bring with you varies from airline to airline. This is due to limits on the number of lithium-ion batteries you can bring with you on a plane. Ryanair has instated a limit of 20 vapes, whereas British Airways only allow 15. However, Easyjet and Virgin Atlantic don't specify a limit.

• You can also bring e-liquids on flights with most major UK airlines, but they must be stored in hand luggage in a clear plastic bag. Most airlines limit all liquids to 100ml.
  

It is important to ensure you have correctly prepared your vape kit for air travel, this will allow you to have a smooth, stress free journey. 

• Step 1: Fully turn your device off.

• Step 2: Keep any spare batteries in your carry on luggage. Leaving them in your checked luggage runs the risk of battery fires in the hold.

• Step 3: Store any e-liquids in a clear plastic bag. Make sure none of your e-liquids exceed 100ml. 

• Step 4: Empty your tanks to avoid cracks and leaks due to the pressurisation in a plane.