Schneiderman
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All of these fine folks are misinformed!
You can carry a lighter on-board a plane as long as it is not the "torch" type.
Several months ago the FAA lifted the ban on lighters.
I carry mine in my pocket and actually did even when they were banned. I also carry an extra lighter in my brief case which always goes through the x-ray, and it is never a problem.
UPDATE: People, check my link...you are all incorrect! Lighters such as "bic" and matches have been allowed by the FAA and TSA for over 12 months... |
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end is forever
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Why do you need either one of them on the plane?
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BrwnSuga
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I carried regular lighter with me (not the torch kind, that's the one that's prohibitted) and I had no problem. But in some countries you will have to throw them out before you went thru security checks. |
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xan
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You can take common (convenience store) lighters onto planes in carry-on baggage. "Torch" lighters, like Zippos, are prohibited. Safety matches are also permitted in carry-ons, but strike-anywhere matches are not. Check out the TSA website, www.tsa.gov, for more information. |
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GargVK
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It is in list of prohibited item pl. check in luggage. |
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POLISHSANCEHZ
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they always take my cig lighter |
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police2130
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No the TSA forbids any fire-making devices on a plane such as flint, lighters, Matches, Etc. They will confiscate it or before you go through security there is usually a place to leave your lighters. |
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Gilly
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Definately not. You'll have to buy a lighter or matches when you reach your destination. |
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Dan
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put it in your check in luggage and if they don't let you buy another one where your going.
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lwittler73
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You can not take either one on board. |
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paulred2
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as long as it is no more than 100ml of liquid i think it would be ok... |
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kapn
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Matches......yes.......lighter.........n...
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simm101
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put it in your luggage and by a book of matches. |
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alexis camille
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it has to be checked into your luggage, and even then if your bag is checked it could be removed.
just leave it behind and buy a new one once you reach your destination :] |
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Rose T
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You have to put it in your checked luggage. I don't believe you can carry matches on board the plane, either. Frankly, why would you need to. All US flights are non-smoking. |
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