Flying EK UK-Aus - A Few Questions
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Couldn't find anything concrete online, but I know that EK told us awhile back they were banned... there's articles online saying that shipments of them have been seized at Dubai Customs, however those were multiples.
A few pax recently were surprised to be told they were banned on EK, they also told me that they had not had any issues so far transiting so my *guess* would be if it is just one for you, it may not be an issue.
However, to be sure you could try contacting Dubai Customs directly.
I too would like to know for sure so I can give pax the correct info.
Couldn't find anything concrete online, but I know that EK told us awhile back they were banned... there's articles online saying that shipments of them have been seized at Dubai Customs, however those were multiples.
A few pax recently were surprised to be told they were banned on EK, they also told me that they had not had any issues so far transiting so my *guess* would be if it is just one for you, it may not be an issue.
However, to be sure you could try contacting Dubai Customs directly.
I too would like to know for sure so I can give pax the correct info.
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e-cigs banned in UAE in 2008
I found this on the UAE government web-site which includes:
It also appears from this that other tobacco products are also banned.
The e-cigarette was banned in the UAE two years ago though in some GCC countries, it is available on prescription
I did see that, issue is many things which may be banned for importation for sale are alloweduallowedunder certain circumstances... so it doesn't mention about pax in transit. Personally I would err on the side of caution...
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Thanks. I would hope that one 'battery' and a few tips should get through DXB transit OK, but I will check it out.
Just to try and get clarification of my original question, I am led to believe that all paz are required to disembark at SIN, even if travelling on wards on the same plane/flight number. Can anyone confirm?
Just to try and get clarification of my original question, I am led to believe that all paz are required to disembark at SIN, even if travelling on wards on the same plane/flight number. Can anyone confirm?
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This complete thread could easily be eliminated by a simple call to the EK staff at NCL airport. They are one of the friendliest on the network and would be happy to answer all you questions. I suggest you give them a call and get your info first hand instead of relying of previous experience from others.
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To be fair, I have spoken to Emirates Customer Services who gave me conflicting information to that of people who have flown this and similar routes. That was only in the last few days, since I resurrected this thread.
I am more inclined to trust the reliability of information received from pax who have used this airline/airport, than that received from the airline staff sitting at the other side of the globe - no matter how friendly and helpful they may be.
I am more inclined to trust the reliability of information received from pax who have used this airline/airport, than that received from the airline staff sitting at the other side of the globe - no matter how friendly and helpful they may be.
Just to let you know... I called Dubai customs to ask the question about e-cig (I want to know once and for all)
Went something like this...
"Hello can you please tell me if e-cigs are banned for transit pax into DXB?"
"One moment madam...... I will check"...
*Hold music*
50mins on speakerphone
Other end hangs up
Sorry, no more enlightened than I was the other day. Tried though! Lol. Maybe email will have better results...? Ground staff give me different answers as well....
Went something like this...
"Hello can you please tell me if e-cigs are banned for transit pax into DXB?"
"One moment madam...... I will check"...
*Hold music*
50mins on speakerphone
Other end hangs up
Sorry, no more enlightened than I was the other day. Tried though! Lol. Maybe email will have better results...? Ground staff give me different answers as well....
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Wings, that echoes my experiences calling certain authorities!
HT, e-cigs can emit a vapour that looks a bit like smoke (think of seeing your breath on a cold day) but it doesn't linger like smoke does. However, they can be 'smoked' a certain way to avoid any visible vapour. Many, many people 'vape' (the technical word for taking a puff of your e-cig) in areas where smoking tobacco is banned - though if an airline specifically forbids it, then so be it.
Whether security have the right to confiscate a single 'battery' (think of the 'stem' of a cigarette) and half a dozen 'tips' (think of a cigarette's filter tip) is debatable. If in transit, then there's no attempt to take them into the country where they are banned. I believe they are banned in Australia (ie cannot be sold there) but I had no issues taking them into Oz or on several internal flights there.
HT, e-cigs can emit a vapour that looks a bit like smoke (think of seeing your breath on a cold day) but it doesn't linger like smoke does. However, they can be 'smoked' a certain way to avoid any visible vapour. Many, many people 'vape' (the technical word for taking a puff of your e-cig) in areas where smoking tobacco is banned - though if an airline specifically forbids it, then so be it.
Whether security have the right to confiscate a single 'battery' (think of the 'stem' of a cigarette) and half a dozen 'tips' (think of a cigarette's filter tip) is debatable. If in transit, then there's no attempt to take them into the country where they are banned. I believe they are banned in Australia (ie cannot be sold there) but I had no issues taking them into Oz or on several internal flights there.
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Google Poppy Seeds +Dubai. If they are unhappy they won't just confiscate your fixings, you may be arrested. I'm not saying that it likely to occur, but you need to be carefulbringing something into their country that is illegal.
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Just returned (7th Feb) via EK BNE/SIN/DXB. Also routed outbound same way & can confirm all transit pax have to disembark at SIN whilst aircraft is cleaned , catered & fueled & new crew embark. Transit stop is around 90 mins but boarding recommences at around -45.
Should fit the bill?
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Just returned (7th Feb) via EK BNE/SIN/DXB. Also routed outbound same way & can confirm all transit pax have to disembark at SIN whilst aircraft is cleaned , catered & fueled & new crew embark. Transit stop is around 90 mins but boarding recommences at around -45.
Should fit the bill?
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Thanks Huyin - that basically confirms what others have told me, including Qantas. Only Emirates gave conflicting info!
Now I just hope they don't confiscate my e-cig at DXB!
Now I just hope they don't confiscate my e-cig at DXB!
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These devices are banned in Dubai so the info about people bringing them to any country where they are not allowed is more a case of getting away with it than anything else. As a transit pax you are unlikely to be confronted about the issue unless you need to layover for some reason. As far as using them on board, this from the EK website
All Emirates flights are non-smoking – this also includes the use of e-cigarettes. No e-cigarettes can be used on board Emirates flights.
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