Short answer: No. The FAA requires electronic smoking devices in carry-on baggage or on your person, not checked baggage. Prevent accidental activation and follow airline and destination restrictions.
Why the cabin rule matters
These devices contain batteries and a heating element. A battery incident is more likely to be noticed and addressed in the cabin than in the cargo hold. Pack the device so it cannot turn on accidentally.
Before leaving for the airport
- Move any vape out of checked luggage before handing the bag over.
- Protect spare batteries from short circuits in separate cases or original packaging.
- Check restrictions on e-liquid containers and rules at your destination, especially on international journeys.
- Do not use or charge a vape on board; see FAA passenger guidance.
The old draft referenced “current 2024” rules and claimed an editorial team continuously monitors aviation regulations. Those dated and unverified statements have been removed.
Frequently asked questions
Can I move a vape into checked luggage at the gate?
No. Keep the device with you or in the carry-on items retained in the cabin. Follow airline staff instructions for any gate-checked bag.
Sources: FAA PackSafe guidance linked above. Reviewed September 2026.