Air France Electronic Cigarette Rules Onboard
Vaping or using e-cigarettes is strictly prohibited onboard all Air France aircraft during the flight. This includes takeoff, cruising altitude, and landing. Air France policy explicitly bans the use of electronic cigarettes anywhere inside the cabin.
Where You Cannot Vape
- Airplane Cabin: No vaping at any point during the flight.
- Toilets/Lavatories: Smoking or vaping in lavatories is strictly forbidden and can activate smoke detectors, leading to serious consequences.
- Anywhere Else Onboard: There are no designated areas for vaping on Air France planes.
What About During Stopovers?
While not permitted onboard the aircraft itself, vaping during stopovers might be possible:
- Inside Transit Areas of Airports: Whether vaping is allowed inside the international transit areas of airports depends entirely on the specific airport’s regulations and local laws. Many airports also prohibit vaping indoors.
- Designated Smoking Areas: Some airports provide specific outdoor or sealed smoking rooms where vaping may be permitted. You must adhere strictly to the local airport rules. Do not vape outside of designated areas.
Packing E-Cigarettes in Luggage
- Carry-On Luggage: E-cigarettes, spare batteries, pods, and e-liquids must be carried in your cabin baggage (carry-on).
- Prohibition in Checked Luggage: It is forbidden to place e-cigarettes, spare batteries, or e-liquids in checked baggage due to the fire risk associated with lithium batteries.
- Battery Safety: Protect batteries from short circuits by keeping them in original packaging or individual protective cases. Do not charge devices onboard.
Alternatives to Vaping Onboard
Air France does not offer alternatives for vaping during the flight. Nicotine replacement therapies (like patches, gum, or lozenges) are permitted for use onboard.
Consequences of Violating the Policy
Ignoring the vaping ban is a serious safety violation and breach of contract. Consequences can include:
- Immediate intervention by cabin crew.
- Confiscation of the vaping device.
- Fines.
- Denial of carriage on subsequent flights.
- Legal action upon landing, depending on jurisdiction.
Key Summary: Never vape onboard any Air France flight. Only carry e-cigarettes and batteries in your cabin baggage. Adhere strictly to airport rules during transit stopovers. Check local laws at all destinations.
