e-cigarettes and flying?

[SirDuff]

If the vaping doesn't harm people around them then I agree it should not be banned. I guess some people just don't like to be in an area where a cloud of steam/smoke fills the air. I am a non smoker, but I also have several friends who do smoke and when I and the other of my non smoking friends are around them they just respect use and smoke in an area that is not near us. I am fine with that. If people want to smoke they sure are entitled to do it. As for the vaping I have seen many teens using them in my area and I asked on of the teen girls that live in the same apartment building why are all these teens vaping? She told me that they are doing it because there friends are doing it. She then continued to say that most of them did not even smoke cigarettes before they started vaping. I then asked her how do teens under 18 get a vaping device to do this? She said they buy them off of Ebay and places like that.

The thing is, there isn't really any evidence (either way) about this - not everyone is convinced that it doesn't harm others. It isn't just pure water vapor, there are additives that are also being released. So, you have one side saying that it is just like water and no possible harm and the other extreme saying that it is just as bad (for those around) as cigarettes. Like everything, the truth is somewhere in between.

 

[tvguy]

The thing is, there isn't really any evidence (either way) about this - not everyone is convinced that it doesn't harm others. It isn't just pure water vapor, there are additives that are also being released. So, you have one side saying that it is just like water and no possible harm and the other extreme saying that it is just as bad (for those around) as cigarettes. Like everything, the truth is somewhere in between.

Many states are enacting laws that treat and ban e-cigarettes (or vapes) the same as tobacco cigarettes. Having had people blow that nicotine laced steam in my face, I honestly don't see what difference it makes whether it is smoke or steam, if you're forcing me to breath it. At least if you are in a smoking area, I can avoid that area.

 

[kgreen]

Thank you everyone! I just wanted to double check, to make sure if it was okay to bring, or If i needed to leave it at home. Answers my question. Thanks!

 

[Buzz-Light-Beer]

Not to worry, you should have no problem at all bringing your e-cig on your flight I know it's so confusing these days. I never know what I can and can't bring! Wishing you a safe flight.

I tend to get irritated by the smell of some of the vapes. Not an "angry" type of irritated, but a "ow, my head" type. Lol. Wish I wasn't so sensitive to smells sometimes I know vapes aren't for me, but I'd never be the type to lecture anyone against them. I don't know much about them anyway, they've never sparked my interest.

Yes, you are correct some of those vapes have different smells and can give someone who is sensitive to smell a headache. I would never be nasty to anyone who is smoking a vape. e-cigarette, or even a regular cigarette. It is much easier for me to just move away from the smoke if it bothers me than starting something up.

 

[TheDisneyNurse]

Yes, you are correct some of those vapes have different smells and can give someone who is sensitive to smell a headache. I would never be nasty to anyone who is smoking a vape. e-cigarette, or even a regular cigarette. It is much easier for me to just move away from the smoke if it bothers me than starting something up.

Couldn't agree with you more! I could never be nasty to anyone in that type of situation. So much easier to just walk away, and live and let live I personally don't like them, but I'm not going to use my personal opinion to restrict others.

 

[Buzz-Light-Beer]

Couldn't agree with you more! I could never be nasty to anyone in that type of situation. So much easier to just walk away, and live and let live I personally don't like them, but I'm not going to use my personal opinion to restrict others.

I actually have several friends who smoke regular cigarettes and we just respect each other. I will never be nasty to them and they respect my space and won't blow the cigarette smoke in my face ever.