Can I Take Nicotine Pouches On A Plane?

You can take nicotine pouches on a plane as the US's Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the UK's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) do not restrict the transport of nic pouches. You can take nicotine pouches on a plane in your carry-on luggage or checked luggage, regardless of whether the nicotine pouch pack is opened or closed. There is currently no restriction on the number of pouches or packs of nicotine pouches you can bring on a plane.

While you can bring nicotine pouches onboard flights, rules and regulations differ in destination countries. For instance, in Canada, only authorised nicotine pouches below 4 mg of nicotine per dose are permitted to be sold and imported, with some limited exceptions for non-Canadian travellers. It is important to check the import, duty, and tax rules of your destination country prior to travelling with nicotine pouches.

You can use nicotine pouches onboard flights and while travelling through airports. When doing so, ensure that you dispose of used nicotine pouches properly and responsibly, as littering is against the policies of all major airlines. You should dispose of nicotine pouches in provided garbage bins or store them in the lid of the can.

How Many Nicotine Pouches Can I Take On a Plane?

You can take an unlimited number of nicotine pouches on a plane, according to the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Both the TSA and CAA do not restrict the number of pouches you can take on a plane. The TSA and CAA allow nicotine pouches to be taken on carry-on luggage and checked luggage, so you are free to store nicotine pouches in your preferred luggage.

Can I Take Nicotine Pouches on Airlines?

All major airlines allow you to take nicotine pouches aboard their flights or in checked luggage. You can take nicotine pouches on major airlines such as Easyjet, Ryanair, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Emirates, TUI AIirways, Qantas, Jet2, Lufthansa, KLM, Aer Lingus, Southwest, JetBlue, Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines.

Here is a list of major airlines that have no restrictions on taking nicotine pouches aboard their aircraft.

• British Airways
• EasyJet
• Virgin Atlantic
• Ryanair
• Jet2
• TUI Airways
• Aer Lingus
• American Airlines
• Delta Air Lines
• United Airlines
• Southwest Airlines
• JetBlue Airways
• Lufthansa
• KLM
• Emirates
• Etihad Airways
• Air Arabia
• Flydubai
• Rotana Jet
• Qantas
• Air France
• Turkish Airlines
• Aeroflot
• Iberia
• Alitalia

The above list details the major airlines that have no restrictions on nicotine pouches onboard flights, regardless of whether they are in checked bags or hand luggage.

Do Any Destination Countries Prohibit Nicotine Pouches?

Canada and the Netherlands are the two most notable countries that restrict nicotine pouches from sale and import. It is a good idea to seek advice from your airline, travel agent or destination country embassy prior to taking nicotine pouches to these countries.

According to a public advisory notice last updated on 2024-03-20 on the Government of Canada's website, nicotine pouches are regulated as a natural health product in Canada, and there are no authorized nicotine pouches in Canada that contain more than 4 mg of nicotine per dose. As nicotine pouches purchased from outside the UK are likely to be above 4 mg of nicotine per dose, if you take these goods with you while entering Canada, they are likely to be examined and inspected based on the risk to the health, safety and security of people in Canada. Packages that contain non-compliant health products may be seized or refused entry, according to the Government of Canada.

When travelling to the Netherlands, it is important to be aware of the current restrictions and potential future changes regarding nicotine pouches. As of April 21, 2023, the Dutch government has agreed on a proposal to completely ban the sale of nicotine pouches and other nicotine products without tobacco by regulating them under the Dutch Tobacco and Smoking Products Act (Tabaks- en rookwarenwet). If this amendment comes into force, it would make the smoking ban in workplaces and public buildings, the advertising ban, the age limit of 18 years, and other sales restrictions applicable to nicotine pouches without tobacco.

Currently, nicotine pouches without tobacco that contain 0.035 milligrams or more of nicotine are prohibited in the Netherlands because they are considered "unsafe food." If you are carrying nicotine pouches purchased outside the Netherlands, it is likely that they contain more than the permitted amount of nicotine. As a result, these products may be seized or refused entry by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA), which enforces the prohibition.

Although no date has been set for the entry into force of the proposed amendment, travellers should be prepared for potential changes in the near future. It is advisable to seek guidance from your airline, travel agent, or the Dutch embassy before attempting to bring nicotine pouches into the Netherlands.

Can You Bring Open Nicotine Pouches on a Plane?

Yes, open nicotine pouches are permitted onboard aircraft, according to the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Both the TSA and CAA do not restrict nicotine pouches based on whether they are open or closed.

Can You Take Snus on a Plane?

You can take snus on a plane, but as a tobacco product, it may be subject to import tax or customs duties depending on your destination country. This is distinct from nicotine pouches, which are not tobacco products and do not incur import tax or customs duties when taken to most destination countries.

Can You Take Nicorette In Hand Luggage?

Yes, you can take Nicorette gum in hand luggage as it is not a liquid or a tobacco product. According to Nicorette UK, newer products like the NICORETTE® Inhalator can be used on planes and other public transport as they do not produce vapour or smoke.