Alright, so, a few days ago, I was getting ready for a trip, and I was thinking, “Can I take my wax pen with me on the plane?” I mean, it’s not like I’m trying to do anything crazy, but I like to have it with me, you know?
So, I started digging around. First, I checked out the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website. They’ve got all these rules about what you can and can’t bring on a plane. Turns out, it’s a bit of a gray area with these things. They are super strict about liquids and stuff, but a wax pen is more like an electronic device. They said that wax pens are usually made of materials that can be detected by metal detectors, especially if they contain metal components.
I learned that you can technically bring a wax pen, but there are some rules. You gotta keep it in your carry-on bag, not in your checked luggage. And it’s only the device. They don’t allow cannabis concentrate. I guess it’s because those batteries in the pens could cause trouble in the cargo hold, you know, safety and all that, to prevent inflight danger.
Then, I thought about the wax itself. Solid wax candles, which typically consist of substances like paraffin wax, soy wax, palm wax, beeswax, or bayberry wax, are allowed by TSA in both your carry-on and checked baggage. But the actual weed wax, not so much. I read somewhere that you can only carry a tiny amount. Definitely not enough to make it worth the risk, especially when traveling.
I also checked with the airline I was flying with, just to be sure. They said pretty much the same thing as the TSA. Keep the pen in your carry-on, and don’t even think about using it on the plane. They’re serious about that, no vaping or smoking of any kind allowed in the air.
So, what did I do? I packed my wax pen in my carry-on, making sure it was turned off and packed away safely. I didn’t bring any actual wax with me, didn’t want to deal with that headache. When I got to the airport, I went through security, and guess what? No issues at all. I put my bag through the scanner, they didn’t even bat an eye at the pen.
Honestly, the whole thing was way less stressful than I thought it would be. I got to my destination with my pen, no problem. Just followed the rules, kept it in my carry-on, and didn’t try to bring any wax along.
So, if you’re wondering about taking your wax pen on a plane, that’s my experience. Keep it in your carry-on, make sure it’s just the device, and check the rules with the TSA and your airline. It’s all about playing it safe and following the guidelines. But remember, no cannabis concentrates and don’t try to use it on the plane!
