News / Cargolux bans transport of disposable vapes from all flights

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Cargolux has banned the transport of disposable electronic cigarettes, or vapes, on all its flights.  

The Luxembourg cargo carrier said it was a response to growing concern about the adverse effects of these products on both public health and the environment.  

It also highlighted the threat posed by the lithium batteries in the products – but rather than the risk of fire, Cargolux said its concern was the “environmental risk, if not properly disposed of”.  

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