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Barteur
03-25-2009, 07:28 PM
Hi all
I read that refillable butane lighter are not permited on airplanes in the USA. Is that true? I am travelling over the weekend and would hate to lose a 100$ lighter. Since i know theres a great qty of smokers I thought I should ask.
Frenchie
jonharky
03-25-2009, 07:32 PM
I think it is only if you carry on if you keep in your luggage you should be all right check with your airlines that would probably be the best info
md4958
03-25-2009, 07:33 PM
torch style lighters arent allowed, but soft flame lighters are allowed in your checked baggage.

i just buy an inexpensive one when i get to my destination
ReggieFSULaw
03-25-2009, 09:09 PM
I've flown many times with my butane lighters in my checked luggage. I don't bring my expensive one with me. Just in case.
TXRebel
03-26-2009, 04:00 AM
Here is the link to TSA (http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm) (Tear Sh!t Apart) prohibited items. I would not place anything with value in checked baggage, it will mysteriously disappear. Purchase a cheap lighter at your destination.
groogs
03-26-2009, 01:19 PM
I would not risk loosing an expensive lighter, I have to agree with the other BOTLS and suggest buying a cheap one when you arrive at your destination.
Pyrokin
03-26-2009, 04:44 PM
"You need a TSA and DOT Approved Airline Torch Lighter Case.

As of August 4, 2007, the butane filled torch lighters are only allowed to be carried in checked luggage as long as they are in this TSA approved torch lighter carrying case."

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

I've had some friends use these and none of them had a problem with there lighters being confiscated.
Cigary
03-26-2009, 05:10 PM
Here is the link to TSA (http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm) (Tear Sh!t Apart) prohibited items. I would not place anything with value in checked baggage, it will mysteriously disappear. Purchase a cheap lighter at your destination.
I travel quite a bit and have had my lighters taken not only from my onboard luggage but checked luggage as well. I do not take my good lighters with me anymore as I just go the local Walmart and get a Ronson ligher when I land.