Passengers are solicited not to transport e-cigarettes in checked baggage due to an increased number of incidents (overheating and even self-ignition) caused by defective heating elements of electronically cigarettes.
The transport is recommended either on the person or in carry-on luggage, as any malfunction can easily be recognized and corrective actions can be taken at once.
Permitted:
One small packet of safety matches, or one small cigarette lighter, which does not contain unabsorbed liquid fuel (other than liquefied gas) or one premixing burner lighter (“blue flame lighter”) with a means of protection against unintentional activation on the person.
Attention: Although above mentioned premixing burner lighters (“blue flame lighter”) are permitted by ICAO, IATA is more restrictive and thus does not allow them on board of their member airlines.
Not permitted:
Lighters, which contain unabsorbed liquid fuel, as well as lighter fuel and lighter refills. In Austria so called “ZIPPO” wind proof lighters are prohibited due to security reasons.
E-Cigarettes:
Passengers are solicited not to transport e-cigarettes in checked baggage due to an increased number of incidents (overheating and even self-ignition) caused by defective heating elements of electronically cigarettes.
The transport is recommended either on the person or in carry-on luggage, as any malfunction can easily be recognized and corrective actions can be taken at once.