Butane lighther

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

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 (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.

03-26-2009, 04:44 PM

Quote:

"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.

03-26-2009, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TXRebel

Here is the link to TSA (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.

03-25-2009, 07:28 PM	#1
Barteur Golf is life Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Eric Location: Montreal Posts: 724 Trading: (18)	Butane lighther 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 __________________

03-25-2009, 07:32 PM	#2
jonharky Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jon Location: The Yak, MI Posts: 892 Trading: (1)	Re: Butane lighther 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 __________________ "I don't want to have it all, I just want to have enough!!

03-25-2009, 07:33 PM	#3
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Butane lighther 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 __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

03-25-2009, 09:09 PM	#4
ReggieFSULaw Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Butane lighther 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.

03-26-2009, 04:00 AM	#5
TXRebel Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Cary Location: Texas Posts: 1,274 Trading: (12)	Re: Butane lighther Here is the link to TSA (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. __________________ "The government turns every contingency into an excuse for enhancing power in itself."

03-26-2009, 01:19 PM	#6
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: Butane lighther 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.