Flying with your lighter?

[MedicCook]

I personally would not bring anything that you treasure especially as carry on. You might be better off packing it in your checked baggage. If they tell you you can't bring is for whatever reason it is not like you have the ability to debate it for one you will proabably miss your flight, and two they may decide that your are becoming a problem and then you will miss you flight while sitting in a little room with no windows and a two way mirror.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Colibri makes a airline approved case for lighters.

http://www.cigary.com/tranzpack.html

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by smokeyandthebandit05

Colibri makes a airline approved case for lighters.

http://www.cigary.com/tranzpack.html

I use this all the time and have never, ever had a problem.
Just make sure it goes in your "checked" luggage and don't attempt to carry it on board.

[Stick]

Originally Posted by smokeyandthebandit05

Colibri makes a airline approved case for lighters.

http://www.cigary.com/tranzpack.html

GOt one of those fancy Colibri cases from a BOTL, they're cool. (Thanks Dave )

Originally Posted by zmancbr

I have a xikar that I wanna take with me... its a soft flame and if it has no fuel I can take it on with me... is that correct?

Here are the pertinent regulations from the TSA website:

"Common Lighters - Lighters without fuel are permitted in checked baggage. Lighters with fuel are prohibited in checked baggage, unless they adhere to the Department of Transportation (DOT) exemption, which allows up to two fueled lighters if properly enclosed in a DOT approved case. If you are uncertain as to whether your lighter is prohibited, please leave it at home.

Torch Lighters - Torch lighters create a thin, needle-like flame that is hotter (reaching 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit) and more intense than those from common lighters. Torch lighters are often used for pipes and cigars, and maintain a consistent stream of air-propelled fire regardless of the angle at which it is held. Torch lighters continue to be banned.

Strike-anywhere Matches - One book of safety (non-strike anywhere) matches are permitted as carry-on items, but all matches are prohibited in checked baggage."

Also: "As of August 4, 2007, in an effort to concentrate resources on detecting explosive threats, TSA will no longer ban common lighters in carry-on luggage. Torch lighters remain banned in carry-ons."