Nicotine Inhalers/Pretend Cigarrettes when flying

stoneman

The "vapor" does not contain nicotine, it is water vapour.

cajef

Tippytoes wrote: »

dmg24

I can tell you that going without a cigarette, even on short haul flights, is miserable for a smoker.

I can tell you that going on any flight especially long haul sat next to someone for hours that stinks of cigarette smoke is also miserable for a non smoker.

tez1104

The rules about smoking electronic cigarettes in certain places where smoking 'normal cigarettes' differs from country to country - I don't think there is yet an official line but I know that some bars will let you smoke an electronic cigarette providing you let them know before hand. However some chain bars like weatherspoons will ask you to go outside as they have a brand to answer for and no one working in the bar would want to take the rap for it.

Airlines on the other hand are another story - I don't think there is an official rule set yet for e cigarettes on airlines but with all the security issues with airlines nowadays I can see it being highly frowned upon.

furfsch

i have never tried electronic cigarettes

GemJar_2

Danstar wrote: »

Out of curiosity;

is the 'vapor' from the inhaler bad for other peoples health since it contains nicotine? I know the smoke does the damage given the tar in it etc. but surely the nicotine element isn't too friendly?

Surely it could trigger other peoples cravings, particularly those who smoke but don't one of these e-cigarettes on the plane. Given it is still second hand smoke of sort.

Nope its just vapour, no smell, no taste, no bad chemicals given off. Means the nonsmokers can stop bloody moaning. Then again, i'm still terrified to use mine inside regardless.

amber34688

Gemjar, I've been using my electronic cigarette in quite a few pubs and restaurants, but always ask if it is OK first. The vapour disperses so quickly that few people even notice!

With regard to 'vaping' on a plane, have a look at this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt0cjFt9Oxk

HouseHuntr

,hills wrote: »

On American Airlines to USA can you use an inhaler (nicotine) or pretend cigarette's onboard.

The plastic nicotine inhaler has a capsule inside (I was going to take a pack of 6 capsules in unbroken packet) and the Cigarette isn't one that lights up or smokes, it just tastes of tabacoo.

Can't seem to find if it's allowed on the web.

Many thanks.

Don't be such a wimp, just give up for god's sake ! If you're not going to have the real thing, why bother ?

cajef

GemJar wrote: »

Means the nonsmokers can stop bloody moaning.

If you stopped smoking they would have no reason to moan, then that would mean you would not be able to bloody moan about them.:p

GemJar_2

cajef wrote: »

If you stopped smoking they would have no reason to moan, then that would mean you would not be able to bloody moan about them.:p

Believe me, its not in the public interest for me to stop smoking. I don't smoke around nonsmokers, at all, I never have.

davr_2

Danstar wrote: »

Out of curiosity;

is the 'vapor' from the inhaler bad for other peoples health since it contains nicotine? I know the smoke does the damage given the tar in it etc. but surely the nicotine element isn't too friendly?

Surely it could trigger other peoples cravings, particularly those who smoke but don't one of these e-cigarettes on the plane. Given it is still second hand smoke of sort.

There is a lot of confusion about nicotine. Nicotine itself doesn't cause cancer. Nicotine poses a risk in pure form and concentrated if swallowed. The vapor is fine around other people. There is no passive smoke.

As for using. I've used an electronic cigarette in most pubs without problems. Legally, you are allowed to use them. The e cigarette doesn't contain tobacco and doesn't burn anything. The problem lies in educating people. I've seen more people using them since New Year.