Flying with a Torch Lighter

[BradMc]

Well TSA has changed, But look out for the torch Lighter, (both carry on and checked baggage) I had a three burner taken by TSA (because of this) It was in the Colibri Tranzpack , just a heads up folks, Most of the TSA people don't have a clue. Some will let it through, some will not.
http://www.cigarreportdaily.com/column/3/14087.html

 

[Trumpetchris]

Ronson (3 dollars at walmart)- put it in your checked bag in your toiletries. Lots of metal and liquids in there to begin with.

Made it to London and back with no confiscation.

 

[jwintosh]

ah crap!

 

[vperlman]

I put the $3-5 Ronson Jet-Lite in the DOT-approved Otter Box carrier designed for Zippos (it fits perfectly) in my packed luggage. I have never had a problem yet, and I fly about once a month. However, I pack the Ronson instead of my Dupont or even one of my Zippos with butane imports, just in case my bag falls into the hands of some cretin.

 

[Volusianator]

The Blazer CG-001 is damn near undetectable when going through the metal detectors. I've never had a problem with getting it past and I just keep it in my pocket.

 

[jmatkins]

Well TSA has changed, But look out for the torch Lighter, (both carry on and checked baggage) I had a three burner taken by TSA (because of this) It was in the Colibri Tranzpack , just a heads up folks, Most of the TSA people don't have a clue. Some will let it through, some will not.
http://www.cigarreportdaily.com/column/3/14087.html

Well I was told you could carry on Torch lighters just bic lighters. As far as checked bags they should not touch it.

 

[BradMc]

They still Xray Check Bags, and they found mine, needless to say, I wasn't happy ........:angryteet

 

[jmatkins]

They still Xray Check Bags, and they found mine, needless to say, I wasn't happy ........:angryteet

I'll say, did you have it in a special container. I have heard that they will take it if it is not sealed in one of 3 containers cleared by TSA.

 

[BradMc]

O yes a Colibri Tranzpack DOT approved, it wasn't the case, It was the Torch Lighter , they showed me the write up, NO Torch Lighter in Black and white ........(only good thing , it was one of the older ones, but still)

 

[jmatkins]

O yes a Colibri Tranzpack DOT approved, it wasn't the case, It was the Torch Lighter , they showed me the write up, NO Torch Lighter in Black and white ........(only good thing , it was one of the older ones, but still)

am so sorry to hear that, oh and I would be pissed!

 

[CWS]

I'll check but I thought it had to be checked.

 

[oneaday]

Damn, I always use a Tranzpack and carry my oldest Xtend in it when checking luggage. When not checking luggage I use a Colibri Junebug and like Wade carry it in my pocket right through the metal detector.

 

[vperlman]

The Blazer CG-001 is damn near undetectable when going through the metal detectors. I've never had a problem with getting it past and I just keep it in my pocket.

:guitar: Just don't tell anyone at TSA.