Flight attendant explains what really happens if you smoke or vape on a plane 7NEWS Vape Detector vs Smoke Detector: What's the Difference? Flying with Your Vape Can You Bring Vapes on Plane? Ecigator March 26th, 2026: A passenger on Alaska Airlines flight ASA1436 from Seattle to Sacramento set off a smoke alarm at 35,000 feet after using a vape inside the lavatory, prompting the pilots