Ryanair and easyJet rules on vapes and electronic devices

Ryanair and easyJet have reiterated different rules for vaping devices and electronic items aboard flights, amid UK data showing a rise in lithium-battery incidents. The UK Civil Aviation Authority reported 206 incidents involving smoke, fire or extreme heat on UK aircraft last year, up 67% from 2024, and also cited 643 incorrectly packed devices. Ryanair requires all vape devices to be carried in hand luggage, allowing up to 15 electronic devices and up to 20 lithium batteries, each not exceeding 100Wh. EasyJet requires vaping devices and e-cigarettes to be in the cabin, fully switched off, and permits a maximum of two spare batteries in carry-on baggage. The article says charging in flight is strictly forbidden across airlines. It also notes that power banks are generally permitted but must be in hand luggage due to fire risk, with CAA advice that passengers could be asked to store them in seat pockets for monitoring. Markus Lindblad of Northerner highlighted that each airline sets its own device limits.