Vacation Packing

[CigarNut]

Originally Posted by Blueface

Torch lighters on a plane are a no no.
That includes carry on and checked luggage.
Torch lighters in checked baggage can be OK if stored in a proper container approved by FAA.

I understand the rules, I just don't think that they make much sense. An empty lighter regardless of what kind of lighter it is, is not a danger (especially since you cannot bring any fluid/gas on a plane to fill it).

Regular lighters or a quantity of matches can cause the same damage as torch lighters... (it's all fire)

[md4958]

Originally Posted by CigarNut

I understand the rules, I just don't think that they make much sense. An empty lighter regardless of what kind of lighter it is, is not a danger (especially since you cannot bring any fluid/gas on a plane to fill it).

Regular lighters or a quantity of matches can cause the same damage as torch lighters... (it's all fire)

Michael, I think its a combination of 1. they cant always tell a lighter is empty, and 2. while they are both fire, the torches burn WAY hotter than a regular flame... Im pretty sure I could use my Blazer for welding!

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by CigarNut

I understand the rules, I just don't think that they make much sense. An empty lighter regardless of what kind of lighter it is, is not a danger (especially since you cannot bring any fluid/gas on a plane to fill it).

Regular lighters or a quantity of matches can cause the same damage as torch lighters... (it's all fire)

Originally Posted by md4958

Michael, I think its a combination of 1. they cant always tell a lighter is empty, and 2. while they are both fire, the torches burn WAY hotter than a regular flame... Im pretty sure I could use my Blazer for welding!

Now add to what Moe said that if you take an empty lighter, and in those 3 ounces or less containers you take some lighter fluid, that you are then able to fill while in flight, then you have a problem.