Will a Disposable Vape Go Off in a Metal Detector? (REAL TEST) Can Smoke Detectors Detect Vape? (compared with a Vape Detector) A vape caused an emergency on a plane bound for Melbourne last weekend. According to ABC News, flight VA328 operated by Virgin Australia was forced to make an emergency landing at Melbourne Flight attendant explains what really happens if you smoke or vape on a plane 7NEWS Can Smoke Detectors Detect Vapes? Find Out Now Smoking or vaping is not allowed on any flight to or from the United States. You can carry an e cig in your hand luggage, but you cannot use it in the cabin.