Cigars & Air travel

[King James]

cigars I believe I kept with me in carry on but I checked cutter and lighter last time I flew. I also don't fly very often though so I'm sure someone will chime in with different/better advice


edit: just checked a TSA listing and I guess any kind of a torch lighter is not allowed. I must have used matches when I was in florida but couldn't remember. I'm almost certain I checked a cutter though

[Texan in Mexico]

Good morning Rev,

I still have a pending item with you, havent forgotten!

I travel by air a couple times a month for work.

There are a few simple rules I always follow be it domestic or international.

1). Cigars ALWAYS travel in the carry on, ALWAYS.

2). The cutter always goes in the checked baggage - some will say you can carry it on however it is at the screener's discretion and they will take it away.

3). Matches can go with you and the torch can "legally" travel if it is in the TSA approved container. I travel with mine in a Pelican Case and have not had any problems as of yet.

I hope this helps you and safe travels!

Respectfully,

Travis

[longknocker]

Originally Posted by King James

cigars I believe I kept with me in carry on but I checked cutter and lighter last time I flew. I also don't fly very often though so I'm sure someone will chime in with different/better advice


edit: just checked a TSA listing and I guess any kind of a torch lighter is not allowed. I must have used matches when I was in florida but couldn't remember. I'm almost certain I checked a cutter though

Last time I flew, several months ago, carried a cheapo lighter, cigars in a ziplock with a 65%RH Boveda Pack, & cutter with me in my carry on. They looked at both of them, and my cigars, and said "No Problem".