Woman vapes on Jetstar flight from S'pore to Bangkok, crew confiscates e-device

A woman was seen using an electronic vaporiser (e-vaporiser) onboard a Jetstar flight from Singapore to Bangkok on Jan. 10.

She subsequently had her vape confiscated by cabin crew.

The woman's actions were seen in a video taken by a fellow passenger and shared to TikTok.

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Vaped in plane seat

The video's caption indicated that the incident took place aboard Jetstar flight 3K515, which departed Singapore for Bangkok on Jan. 10.

Puffs of smoke could be seen as the woman used an e-vaporiser in her seat.

The video showed a Jetstar in-flight magazine being flipped through to a page that explains Jetstar's restrictions against smoking and vaping on flights.

It then cut to the woman walking down the plane aisle after seemingly having spoken to a flight staff.

Vape confiscated by cabin crew: Jetstar

In response to Mothership's queries, a Jetstar Asia spokesperson noted that smoking, vaping, or the use of electronic cigarettes on any Jetstar aircraft is strictly prohibited.

The spokesperson said that Jetstar's cabin crew confiscated the vape on the flight and the incident has been reported to local authorities.

"Safety is our top priority, and this type of behaviour will never be tolerated," the spokesperson added.

Vapes still illegal in S'pore

The video's caption also questioned how the woman managed to get the e-vaporiser through customs in the first place.

Based on Changi Airport's baggage restrictions, electronic cigarettes and e-vaporisers are not explicitly stated to be items prohibited on flights, given that they do not contain over 100ml of liquid.

E-vaporisers are illegal in Singapore, and under law, the possession, use or purchase of e-vaporisers carries a maximum fine of S$2,000.

It is also an offence to import, distribute, sell or offer the sale of e-vaporisers and their components.

During a crackdown in January 2024, 177 people were caught entering Singapore via Changi Airport with e-vaporisers.

A total of 61 were fined for possessing e-vaporisers, while 116 passengers declared and disposed of these items, avoiding further penalty.

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