Lighters While Traveling?

[Rupe]

I'm a frequent flyer and always bring 2 torches with me in a colibri teams-pack. 30+ flights this year and no problems whatsoever. I also bring a couple of Bics as backup in my carry on just in case. Bics are allowed in your carry on but not in your check in.

That being said, these are domestic flights. I have had Bics confiscated more than once on international flights and no longer carry them.

 

[rdomfoto]

I'm a frequent flyer and always bring 2 torches with me in a colibri teams-pack. 30+ flights this year and no problems whatsoever. I also bring a couple of Bics as backup in my carry on just in case. Bics are allowed in your carry on but not in your check in.

That being said, these are domestic flights. I have had Bics confiscated more than once on international flights and no longer carry them.

In my previous job, I traveled a lot and discovered that, when flying domestically, standards and procedures were different from place to place. Pretty irritating when you consider that the TSA is part of a federal agency. SHOULD be consistent, but...

I once argued with an agent about whether or not I was allowed to bring my tripod on-board (no damned way am I checking it). I told him that I carried it on the previous week. His first response was "here at Midway?" First, YES and secondly WHO CARES WHICH AIRPORT???

So, that being said, I'd rather have a $1.00 Bic confiscated than a more expensive butane lighter.

 

[BradMc]

As other have said , I still travel a fair amount, I'll carry a couple of lighters with me, my torch lighter goes in a DOT approved carrier, the handy dandy bic will go in carry on....

That being said , I have had TSA take my torch lighter away even in the DOT carrying case , but here lately, I have found that TSA has just emptied the tank....
It all depends on the TSA agent and how they read the guidelines (if they can read) ....
This may help http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ash/ash_programs/hazmat/passenger_info/media/airline_passengers_lighters_faq.pdf

Happy travels n Good luck

 

[JustinThyme]

Disposable soft flame and zippos are permitted in your carry on on on your person. If they are in checked bags they must be in a DOT approved case.

Torch lighters are still quite the debate. Not allowed in the cabin period but some sources say they can be in checked bags so long as they are in a DOT approved container while other sources say no.
I've had two torches confiscated in DOT containers in my checked bag within the last 6 months and no issues with a bic in my pocket. Of course I didn't find out about the torches until I got to the other end and opened my bag to find a note.

 

[Dave]

I used to carry jetlites and not worry about the 60-70% of the time they got confiscated because they're so cheap (one cool TSA agent just purged it and handed it back to me.)

The last two years I've been carrying PLASTIC torches - like http://www.cigarsinternational.com/lighters/38496/moretti-carbon-fiber-jet-torch-lighter/ and dealextreme's $2 jets. I have yet to have one confiscated from carryons OR checked baggage -- apparently, they appear harmless when xray-ed.



btw, those 'carbon fiber' looking lighters were $3 per on cbid

 

[ChefBoyRG54]

I'm traveling a lot here in a second and just plan on using erjaqs lighter in California then picking up new ones overseas since I too have had them confiscated.

In Beijing I had a triple flame plastic lighter that was confiscated at the security check. The lady pulled it from my bag and ignited it. Triple flames, as everyone knows, are pretty bold. She looked at me like I was an idiot, set it aside, and motioned me to move along. She didn't speak English but the message was clear lmao

I just totally forgot I had it. Nonetheless, I'm not willing to lose any nice lighters or cutters so I'll just pick up a cheap one when I'm on the other side. Prob throw cheap plastic cutters in my checked bag, but no lighter.

 

[rdomfoto]

I'm traveling a lot here in a second and just plan on using erjaqs lighter in California then picking up new ones overseas since I too have had them confiscated.

In Beijing I had a triple flame plastic lighter that was confiscated at the security check. The lady pulled it from my bag and ignited it. Triple flames, as everyone knows, are pretty bold. She looked at me like I was an idiot, set it aside, and motioned me to move along. She didn't speak English but the message was clear lmao

I just totally forgot I had it. Nonetheless, I'm not willing to lose any nice lighters or cutters so I'll just pick up a cheap one when I'm on the other side. Prob throw cheap plastic cutters in my checked bag, but no lighter.

A plastic triple-flame? That's screaming for a catastrophic (yet hilarious) flameout! :rofl:

 

[CigarSaint]

I'm going on a cruise, and will have to fly to the port. What do you all do concerning butane lighters?

I never take them... I don't want some TSA A hole having a bad day taking my stuff.

Buy a cheap one when you get to your destination.

 

[CigarSaint]

As other have said , I still travel a fair amount, I'll carry a couple of lighters with me, my torch lighter goes in a DOT approved carrier, the handy dandy bic will go in carry on....

That being said , I have had TSA take my torch lighter away even in the DOT carrying case , but here lately, I have found that TSA has just emptied the tank....
It all depends on the TSA agent and how they read the guidelines (if they can read) ....
This may help http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ash/ash_programs/hazmat/passenger_info/media/airline_passengers_lighters_faq.pdf

Happy travels n Good luck

If they can read... LMAO

 

[K Williams]

A few cigar smokers on board the ship told me about this case a few days ago. It allows you to legally carry a butane torch lighter on board a plane.

http://www.elighters.com/cotr.html?gclid=CN6ko7Gz5cECFbA7MgodWTsAyg

 

[Fia]

A few cigar smokers on board the ship told me about this case a few days ago. It allows you to legally carry a butane torch lighter on board a plane.

http://www.elighters.com/cotr.html?gclid=CN6ko7Gz5cECFbA7MgodWTsAyg

That's what I use for my torches in checked bags only.

 

[Jbuike]

Just ordered mine ��

 

[K Williams]

Just ordered mine 👊

Mine arrived today.

 

[dscl]

A few cigar smokers on board the ship told me about this case a few days ago. It allows you to legally carry a butane torch lighter on board a plane.

http://www.elighters.com/cotr.html?gclid=CN6ko7Gz5cECFbA7MgodWTsAyg

That's what I use for my torches in checked bags only.

Just to clarify it makes it legal to have the lighter in checked baggage. It's still not legal to carry into the cabin.

 

[Fia]

Just to clarify it makes it legal to have the lighter in checked baggage. It's still not legal to carry into the cabin.

Correct.

 

[CVAC085]

I've never had a problem bringing butane lighters with me to Florida or even a trip out of the country to the Dominican Republic. I placed them in my checked bags and no issues, luckily. Even my cutter and punches went through the checked bag without issue. Although now that I see you guys shared a link for a DOT/TSA approved case for lighters, I think I'll have to buy one or two.

 

[ckay]

I have brought cutters and torches everywhere, both domestic and international and have not had any issues.