By Max Sargent

These days, many people are inseparable from their vaporizers. If this sounds like you, you might fret over whether you’re able to fly with your vape, and which substances you can take with you. Below, we aim to provide a quick yet detailed explanation, so that you can fly in peace.

Keep reading to find out about taking vapes on planes, and how to keep yourself safe!


Can You Take Vapes on a Plane: The Short Answer

Maybe. That’s the really short answer.

The slightly longer answer is that you can take all vaporizers on planes so long as they don’t contain THC. However, there are different regulations regarding whether you can take them in carry-on luggage or checked luggage. If in doubt, take them in your carry-on luggage. And always give them a good clean!

Can you bring a vape on a plane

Vapes on a Plane: What to Consider?

If you have a little more time to spare, below we’ll go into the considerations and regulations around flying with a vape. In essence, there are only a few factors to be aware of, but it is worth familiarising yourself with them so you don’t inadvertently run into trouble.

Cannabinoid Content

First and foremost, if you want to avoid getting arrested or charged with smuggling, be very mindful of which cannabinoids you attempt to board a flight with. Regulations vary in different countries, but it’s best to avoid taking THC, in any form, on a flight. Depending on where you’re going, you might be able to fly with CBD products containing trace levels of THC, but you should always research thoroughly before risking this. End up in the wrong place with even 0.2% THC, and you could be in big trouble.

CBD is, generally, legal in most places. But you should still be careful as many CBD products resemble cannabis products enough to raise eyebrows, and might result in you getting thoroughly searched and questioned.

For example, you should not fly with our CBD Vape Pen. Although the device can be legally taken in carry-on luggage, the e-juice it contains has 0.5% THC, which is illegal in most countries.

Batteries

You might have noticed that airlines have a thing about lithium batteries being stored in checked luggage. The reason for this is that they can, rarely, ignite. And in all cases where a lithium battery has come alight in the hold of an airborne plane, things went scary. So it’s best to avoid that!

Vape batteries on a plane

Many vapes contain lithium batteries, and are therefore best taken in carry-on luggage. Technically, it is usually possible to put devices containing lithium batteries in the hold, so long as the batteries are in the device, but it can cause problems and delays, and may not always be allowed. So for devices with these types of batteries, it’s best to store them in your carry-on luggage.

An example of one such vape would be the PAX Mini. This is a small vape with a non-removable lithium battery. Alternatively, you could always use something like the DynaVap M Plus, which is a battery-free vaporizer. This could be stored in the hold or taken on the plane in your carry-on bag.

Dynavap M Plus
56_1 Heat Conduction & Convection
57_2 Size 1.0 × 1.0 × 8.9 cm
58_Effect 20 gr
59_4 Temperature 150°C - 230°C / 300°F - 450°F
60_5 Heat Up Time 10 sec
61_6 Chamber Size 0,1 gr
62_7 Control type Manual
63_8 Used With Dry Herbs

Buy Dynavap M Plus

Cleanliness

Whichever vape you take and however you store it, you should make sure it is squeaky-clean. Resin, bits of flower, or even the general smell of weed are unlikely to endear you to the security in either your take-off or landing destination—so clean your vape and don’t give them a reason to notice you.

In some countries, even the merest trace of cannabis is technically enough to land you the death sentence. And you can be sure that you would seriously regret giving your vape a good clean if you ended up facing execution as a consequence!

How to Safely Pack Vapes for Flying

With all that in mind, you now know what to bear in mind if you decide to fly with your vape. To make sure you fly safely and within the bounds of the law, the following tips aim to assist you:

  • Disassemble the device: First off, take the device apart as much as you can. This will help you to give it a proper clean, and will also mean that you can potentially carry the battery separately and double-check that there’s no weed lurking anywhere.
  • Clean: Get to work cleaning each section. Pay special attention to the chamber, as this is where you’re likely to find incriminating residue. And really do clean the whole thing properly. Depending on where you go and who’s at security, you might find someone who really wants to give you a hard time, and so you should make this impossible for them. There is nothing illegal about a vape, but a vape with bits of weed inside could be against the law.
  • Empty tank and store e-juice: If you’re flying with legal CBD juice, you might have to empty it from the tank and store it separately. Check airline regulations regarding this, but make sure you follow the instructions properly. It may be that you have to discard the e-juice at the airport, and if it’s stored separately you can save your vape if this is the case!
How to prepaare vapes for plane

What to Do if You Can’t Fly With Your Vape?

If you can’t fly with your vape for some reason, you can always pick one up at your destination. Or, if you can fly with your vape but the contents need to be left behind, research if your destination carries that particular substance. Really, it depends on what you’re looking to vaporize.

In many locations you’ll be able to find replacement CBD products in the form of e-juices, flowers, and/or concentrates. And in some places, you might even be able to legally (or illegally) purchase THC-rich cannabis to vape. But remember, you’re not at home! Breaking the law in your home country, where you know how the system works and can speak the language, is one thing, but it’s quite another doing it somewhere foreign. Don’t take risks when abroad, and if in doubt, just abstain from consuming THC until you get back to your home.

Taking Vaporizers on Planes: Be Careful!

One way or another, you can almost definitely take your vape with you even if you’re flying. Just be sure to clean it very thoroughly and leave behind any product—flower, concentrate, or juice—that might be illegal in either the country you’re flying from or to. For that matter, it is usually illegal to fly with cannabis even if it’s legal in the countries at both ends of the flight, so it’s best to leave all THC behind.

Otherwise, follow the instructions above, check the rules of your particular airline, and you should be safe to take your vape on a plane!

Cookies settings

We are requesting your permission to use your data for the reasons stated below:

Functional cookies

Functional cookies help our website to function optimally and allow us to personalise certain features.

Preference cookies

Preference cookies allow us to remember information that influences the way our website looks, including your preferred language based on your region.

Analytical cookies

Analytical cookies give us insights into website traffic and customer behaviour, including how many people visit our site, how long they browse for, and which parts of our site they visit.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small pieces of data from a particular website that get stored on a user’s computer while they’re surfing the internet. Cookies have several different functions. Some of them track browser activity that enables businesses to deliver targeted advertisements. Other cookies serve to remember user login details to different websites to make jumping on social media, or other sites, a more fluid process. Because each cookie has its own unique ID, these pieces of data allow website owners to measure the unique traffic coming into their site.

Why do we use cookies?

Cookies come in handy when you visit our website. They ensure you stay logged in, that you can shop safely, and that the items you add to your cart stay there before you make a purchase. But cookies also help us. The data they provide allow us to improve our website and enable us to present you with targeted advertisements that are compatible with your interests.

What kind of cookies do we use?

Functional cookies

Functional cookies help our website to function optimally and allow us to personalise certain features.

Preference cookies

Preference cookies allow us to remember information that influences the way our website looks, including your preferred language based on your region.

Analytical cookies

Analytical cookies give us insights into website traffic and customer behaviour, including how many people visit our site, how long they browse for, and which parts of our site they visit.

How can I disable or delete cookies?

Not a fan of cookies? No worries. You can disable them (with the exception of necessary cookies) in your browser settings. However, blocking cookies may impact your browsing experience and prevent you from enjoying all of the technical features of our site.

Privacy Policy - Royal Queen Seeds

To ensure a safe online environment and guarantee adequate data protection, we strictly comply with all legal requirements. In this privacy statement, we provide information about how and for what purpose data is collected, safety measures, storage periods and contact details.


COMPANY NAME: SNORKEL SPAIN, SL (hereinafter ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS)

C/ Vilar d'Abdelà, 5 (nave 1) CP: 08170 de Montornès del Vallès

+34 937 379 846

support@royalqueenseeds.com


The present Privacy Policy sets out the terms on which we will treat personal data at ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS; this includes any personal data collected through our website https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/ as well as any other data we process in the course of our business activities.

ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS collects the following personal data for the purposes listed below:

SECTION 1 – PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Account purchases

Account purchases can only be made if you are in possession of a personal account. When you create an account or purchase something from our shop, as part of the buying and selling process we collect the following personal information that you provide to us:

This information is required for delivery. In addition, when you browse our shop, we automatically receive the Internet Protocol (IP) address of your computer. Based on this information, we can optimise your online experience and at the same time protect our online environment.

Purpose of data collection

We collect and store account-related data for the following purposes:

(a) to carry out obligations arising from any contracts between you and us, and to provide you with information, products and services that you may request from us;

(b) to set up, manage and communicate with you about your account and your orders;

(c) to conduct market research and analysis;

(d) to confirm your age and identity, and to detect and prevent fraud.

1.2 Newsletters

With your explicit permission, we may send you newsletters about our shop, new products and other updates. We send newsletters based on your explicit consent. In the event that you purchase a product, and in accordance with current regulations, we may send you commercial communications in accordance with the legitimate interest of our company, always about products or services similar to those you have purchased or contracted. In any case, you may exercise your right of opposition through the channels announced in this Privacy Policy. The following information is collected in relation to the newsletter:

We do not need to know the sex of the person in order to send the newsletter (data minimisation: by law we must ask for data that is strictly necessary to provide the service, and in this case knowing the sex is not necessary to send the newsletter).

Purpose of data collection

The data collected is used to:

(a) personalise our emails, including your name and gender;

(b) provide gender-specific content.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by using the link provided in the newsletter or the contact information provided in section 2.

1.3 Customer service and contact form

In order to provide appropriate support, our customer service employees have access to information related to the account. Consequently, their support will be highly effective and friendly. The data provided in our contact form is used by our CRM provider, SuperOffice. We will only use your details to respond to your message.

SECTION 2 – LEGITIMATE INTEREST

If you have purchased any of our products, please note that we may process your personal data for promotional purposes, based on Royal Queen Seeds' legitimate interest only to offer you products or services from our company and about products or services similar to those you have purchased. You may exercise your right to opt out of future messages by the means set out in this Privacy Policy or through any notification you receive.

2.1 How do you withdraw consent?

If you change your mind, you can withdraw your consent for us to contact you for the purpose of collecting, using, or disclosing your data at any time by reaching out to us at: support@royalqueenseeds.com.

SECTION 3 – DISCLOSURE

We may disclose your personal information if we are required to do so by law or if you breach our Terms of Service.

SECTION 4 – HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR DATA?

At Royal Queen Seeds, we will not retain your data for longer than is necessary for the purposes described in this Policy. Different retention periods apply for different types of data; however, the longest period we will normally hold any personal data is 10 years.

4.1 Account information

Data relating to the account remains relevant for as long as the consumer is in possession of an account. Therefore, the data remains documented for as long as the account exists. When our customers delete an account, the associated data will be deleted within a reasonable period of time. Requests regarding the inspection or correction of stored personal data or the deletion of an account can be sent to support@royalqueenseeds.com.

4.2 Newsletters

In the event that you give us your consent to inform you about our products or services, we will keep your data until you express your wish not to receive any further communications from us. However, we regularly (every month) carry out a relevance check. Registered customers (and their personal information) will be deleted whenever customers do not reply to our request. In addition, our newsletter mailing has an opt-out feature. Consumers can withdraw their consent by using this opt-out feature.

SECTION 5 – COOKIES

Cookies are small information files that notify your computer of previous interactions with our website. These cookies are stored on your hard drive, not on our website. Essentially, when you use our website, your computer displays its cookies to us, informing our site that you have visited before. This allows our website to function more quickly and remember aspects related to your previous visits (such as your username), making your experience more convenient. At Royal Queen Seeds, we use two types of cookies: functional and analytical.

5.1 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies are used to enhance your online experience. Among other things, these cookies track what is added to your shopping cart. The use of these cookies does not require prior authorization.

5.2 Analytical Cookies

Analytical cookies are used for research and market analysis. The data collected with these analytical cookies is anonymous, making it unusable for third parties. The use of these cookies does not require prior authorization.

SECTION 5 – THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Third-party services are required to conduct transactions and provide our services. In general, the third-party providers we use will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to enable them to perform the services they provide to us.

However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other payment transaction processors, have their own privacy policies regarding the information we must provide to them for your transactions.

We encourage you to read the privacy policies of these providers so that you can understand how these providers will handle your personal information.

In particular, certain suppliers may be located or have facilities located in a different jurisdiction than yours or ours. Therefore, if you choose to proceed with a transaction involving the services of a third party, your information may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which that service provider or its facilities are located.

Once you leave our website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or the Terms of Service of our website.

Web analytics service (anonymous data)

On this website we have integrated an element of a web analytics service (with anonymisation functionality). Web analytics can be defined as the gathering, processing and analysis of data about the behaviour of visitors to websites. An analytics service collects, among other things, data about which website a person came from (the so-called referrer), which sub-pages they visited or how often and for how long they visited a sub-page. Web analytics is mainly used for website optimisation and for a cost–benefit analysis of internet advertising.

Courier service

To complete deliveries we use a courier service. This courier service carries out the delivery between our company and the consumer's home. To complete these logistics, the company requires access to the consumer's name and address information.

Mailing service

Royal Queen Seeds uses a third-party mail service provider to send its newsletter. This provider has access to limited account information related to opt-in consent (e.g. email address).

Marketing services

Royal Queen Seeds has the support of a company that specialises in marketing and communication activities. Their access to personal information is very limited and mostly anonymous.

Payment services

At Royal Queen Seeds we use external payment services to handle our transactions (e.g. credit card payments).

SECTION 6 – SECURITY

To protect your personal information, we take reasonable precautions and follow industry standard best practices to ensure that it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed.

If you provide us with your credit card information, the information is encrypted using secure socket layer technology (SSL) and stored using AES-256 encryption. Although no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, we follow all PCI-DSS requirements and implement additional industry standards that are commonly accepted. Information related to the account is protected with a hashing method. This method transforms the information into a generated hash. As a result, confidential information is protected and invisible, even to us. In addition, our databases are exceptionally protected against unauthorised access. For example, access to the database is only possible and permitted via approved IP addresses (e.g. from Royal Queen Seeds headquarters). Other attempts and addresses are rejected at all times.

Furthermore, data is anonymised as much as possible, so it cannot be directly linked to a specific consumer. With this data, however, we may be able to carry out market research and analysis. In addition, the third parties concerned (e.g. mailing service) are examined prior to our collaboration, comply with the GDPR from the EU and receive a processing agreement. Within Royal Queen Seeds, employees are assigned different access permissions. Specific permission provides access only to information that is strictly required to perform a task. Digital security measures are subject to change and must meet high requirements to ensure the safety of online customers. That is why, at Royal Queen Seeds, we appoint a security officer. Regular verification and improvement of security measures (where necessary) are part of the role.

SECTION 7 – CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, so please check back regularly. Changes and clarifications will be effective immediately upon being published on the Website. If we make substantial changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated so you will know what information we collect, how we use it and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.

SECTION 8 – YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO: