Lighters and Flying

For me the hardest thing to remember is not to take a lighter in my pocket to the airport. I've been carrying one forever so I automatically put one in my pocket without even thinking about it. I usually remember that I have it when I am about to go through the metal detector.

What determines a "torch lighter" is left up to interpretation by the individual TSA employees you encounter. Some think any lighter is a torch others could care less. The best thing to do is just purchase a cheap one when you arrive and put it in your checked luggage on the trip back.