Cigars & Air travel

[MikeyC]

Originally Posted by mariogolbee

I am flying tomorrow to Long Beach and I have one of these little yellow Colibra thingies. So, should I put a Bic in it and stuff it on top of everything else in my checked baggage, stuff a Bic in my carry-on bag, or do both and hope for the best? I've read through this thread and the TSA rules, but I'm still a little confused. I'm pretty sure I should NOT bring a torch. Any input?

Thanks in advance!

I have one of these yellow egg thingies and I've used it a few times. Usually I throw a cheap torch lighter in there. I don't want to risk a nice lighter just in case, but I've never had a problem so far. I usually throw a cutter in my checked bag with the yellow egg and the cigars go in my carry on. I put the cigars in my carry on for the same reason I don't put a nice lighter in my checked bag . . . I'm just not a trusting individual.