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herding cats

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4. I seem to recall it was a thing after some batteries exploded?

Reply to demtenjeep (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 10:10 PM

May 2017

Which I think was linked to using aftermarket chargers, but still you can't take the batteries on planes now I think.

ETA: My mistake, I looked it up and that was for checked baggage.

She should have been allowed to take it on the flight with no problems in her carry on. You just cannot use them on the plane.

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anyone familiar with airline "traffic warnings" ? particularly this. A friend of mine received [View all] demtenjeep May 2017 OP

Are e-ciggs unlawful? elleng May 2017 #1

You can take them on, but they can't be used or charged. n/t tammywammy May 2017 #2

not sure demtenjeep May 2017 #3

Selling one to a minor is illegal. Control-Z May 2017 #5

I seem to recall it was a thing after some batteries exploded? herding cats May 2017 #4

The batteries are allowed in carry on, but not in checked luggage. n/t tammywammy May 2017 #6

Yep, I just looked it up and saw that. herding cats May 2017 #8

she is worried about the next time she flies next month demtenjeep May 2017 #7