Vaping on planes is a bit of a cloudy issue for some folks who wonder if they can sneak in a quick puff using e-cigarettes in the bathroom. One Reddit user hit up the forum “r/flightattendants” to ask the burning question: “Do flight passengers really get away with vaping in the bathroom?” The post sparked a flurry of responses from fellow travelers and self-proclaimed flight attendants who chimed in with their two cents.
“Yeah, we definitely know,” one Redditor chimed in. They went on to say, “Even if an alarm didn’t blare (or maybe it did and you just didn’t hear it), something else will catch our attention on the FA panels or in the cockpit — and the pilots will give us a ring to check on a specific lavatory.” Another user added, “There are sensors scattered all over the plane. Just saying.”
“We get these obnoxious, flashing red alarms on the flight deck when smoke or particles are spotted. So, yeah, we’re onto you if you decide to vape in the lav,” claimed another Redditor. Someone else mentioned, “When I swing open that door and get a whiff of strawberry star crush, you bet I know.” Another person shared, “Keep in mind that an alarm might have gone off, but it might not have sounded like your typical alarm, so you might have missed that it was even an alarm.” Smoking in the air is a big no-no. “If you’re really craving nicotine that badly, just grab some gum,” suggested one Reddit user.
“I actually saw someone puffing on their vape in their seat a few weeks back,” recounted another flyer. “They blew the vapor into their clothes. No one said a peep to them throughout the entire flight. Some people care more than others, I guess.” A flight attendant on social media had a stern warning: “You can end up in handcuffs — it’s just not worth the risk.” The FAA has taken a stance against vaping on planes, with regulations extending the ban on smoking to include e-cigarettes. Gary Leff, a travel industry expert, shed some light on the matter, stating, “The modern smoke detectors on planes can pick up aerosols from vaping.” Leff added, “You can’t light up on a plane. And vaping? Forget about it. The FAA sees e-cigarettes in the same light as traditional cigarettes.”
In a nutshell, vaping on planes is a major red flag. The detectors on board are pretty top-notch and can sniff out even the slightest hint of vapor. The FAA isn’t messing around when it comes to enforcing the no-smoking policy, which now includes e-cigarettes. So, if you’re thinking about sneaking in a quick vape sesh during your flight, think again. It’s just not worth the trouble.
