traveling with lighters...

11-27-2010, 12:33 PM

i ran a search and the only thread that popped up was a bit old...has anyone traveled recently with a higher end softflame lighter that was NOT a bic...i know the TSA website says that "common" "soft flame" lighters are ok...

problem is, i don't want my st dupont line 2 to get confiscated...because it isn't "common" to the TSA agent...

kelmac07 · 11-27-2010, 12:37 PM

Get a TSA approved case and pack it in your checked luggage. Works for me all the time.

Bill86 · 11-27-2010, 12:39 PM

You could always mail your ST Dupont lighter to your destination insured. Or risk a less costly lighter, maybe a decent $15-$25 Xikar. For the cost of your Dupont lighter I'm not sure I'd ever feel comfortable taking that one out of the house.

11-27-2010, 12:47 PM

ugghh, i bring it with me everywhere i go...so i feel naked without it...guess i'll just have to buy a box of cedar matches when get to CA...

i read on a few other sites that people have had their lighters stolen from them by TSA agents that were stored in approved TSA cases...ahh well, guess it's not worth the risk...

kelmac07 · 11-27-2010, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jonan

ugghh, i bring it with me everywhere i go...so i feel naked without it...guess i'll just have to buy a box of cedar matches when get to CA...

i read on a few other sites that people have had their lighters stolen from them by TSA agents that were stored in approved TSA cases...ahh well, guess it's not worth the risk...

FAA regulations say that "torch" lighters cannot be in carried bags..but have had no problem with them being in my checked luggage. Another cheap alternative is to buy a
$ 2.88 Ronson jetlite...that way if they take it, you're not out all that much.

11-27-2010, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

FAA regulations say that "torch" lighters cannot be in carried bags..but have had no problem with them being in my checked luggage. Another cheap alternative is to buy a
$ 2.88 Ronson jetlite...that way if they take it, you're not out all that much.

that's the thing, i travel light and never check bags so i'd be carrying it on...but even the TSA website states that the TSA regulations themselves are open to interpretation by the TSA agents...so items on the approved list can still be confiscated if they deem the item dangerous...

NCRadioMan · 11-27-2010, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jonan

that's the thing, i travel light and never check bags so i'd be carrying it on...but even the TSA website states that the TSA regulations themselves are open to interpretation by the TSA agents...so items on the approved list can still be confiscated if they see something they want...

Fixed it for ya.

11-27-2010, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Fixed it for ya.

hhaha, so true it's terrible...

captain53 · 11-28-2010, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonan

ugghh, i bring it with me everywhere i go...so i feel naked without it...guess i'll just have to buy a box of cedar matches when get to CA...

i read on a few other sites that people have had their lighters stolen from them by TSA agents that were stored in approved TSA cases...ahh well, guess it's not worth the risk...

When you go thru a Rapid Scan you will be naked so might as well leave your lighter at home and get used to the feeling.

cmitch · 11-28-2010, 12:01 PM

I had a buddy at the cigar shop tell us he had his $100 lighter confiscated in Nashville. Best thing to do is don't travel with them.

NCRadioMan · 11-27-2010, 12:48 PM

+1 for what Mac posted however, every airport is different. Some will let all lighters through, some none. It's a messed up system.

I wouldn't risk it with that lighter.

11-27-2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

+1 for what Mac posted. Every airport is different. Some will let all lighters through, some none. It's a messed up system.

I wouldn't risk it with that lighter.

that's what irks me, but i have a feeling they'd definitely confiscate it, since i plan on opting out of the digital strip search...

Stinky · 11-27-2010, 01:33 PM

First let me say:

YOU ARE WAY TOO ATTACHED TO YOUR FANCY SMANCY LIGHTER! ! !

Now that I've given you the wake-up slap.

Here's some experience from my travels.

TSA stole one of my old favorites (an engraved lighter) on a trip to Jamaica. What happened was. . . we were scrambling off to the airport and I didn't realize my torch lighter was in my pocket! So, I just unzipped the luggage and dropped it in. Never saw it again. I suspect Continental Airlines or TSA employees just took it. BTW: if they search (roust) your luggage, they are supposed to put an official note inside. I've found those notes on a couple occasions (and they missed the lighters in the Dopp Kit!!) . . . but, there was no TSA note when they stole my lighter.

SUGGESTION:
Get one of the TSA "approved" lighter cases and pack it in your checked luggage. Or, do what I've done since 2001. . . just put the torch lighter(s) in the Dopp Kit with all the shaving things, cigar-cutters, phone charger, fingernail clippers, etc. and put it inside your checked-luggage. Never had a problem with that.

Disclaimer:
There are NO guarantees! ! ! Remember; the TSA are a bunch of sheep managed and supervised by psychotic losers on big ego trips! TSA is just as corrupt as any government agency anywhere. JMHO. No matter how you transport or ship your torch lighter, you run some risks.

poker · 11-27-2010, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stinky

First let me say:

YOU ARE WAY TOO ATTACHED TO YOUR FANCY SMANCY LIGHTER! ! !

I am very attached to my fancy smancy Dupont Ligne 2's.

pnoon · 11-27-2010, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by poker

I am very attached to my fancy smancy Dupont Ligne 2's.

14holestogie · 11-28-2010, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stinky

TSA stole one of my old favorites (an engraved lighter) on a trip to Jamaica. What happened was. . . we were scrambling off to the airport and I didn't realize my torch lighter was in my pocket! So, I just unzipped the luggage and dropped it in. Never saw it again. I suspect Continental Airlines or TSA employees just took it. BTW: if they search (roust) your luggage, they are supposed to put an official note inside. I've found those notes on a couple occasions (and they missed the lighters in the Dopp Kit!!) . . . but, there was no TSA note when they stole my lighter.

SUGGESTION:
Get one of the TSA "approved" lighter cases and pack it in your checked luggage. Or, do what I've done since 2001. . . just put the torch lighter(s) in the Dopp Kit with all the shaving things, cigar-cutters, phone charger, fingernail clippers, etc. and put it inside your checked-luggage. Never had a problem with that.

Disclaimer:
There are NO guarantees! ! ! Remember; the TSA are a bunch of sheep managed and supervised by psychotic losers on big ego trips! TSA is just as corrupt as any government agency anywhere. JMHO. No matter how you transport or ship your torch lighter, you run some risks.

Just so you are aware, all "torch" lighters are still banned from air travel, no matter how they are packaged in checked or carry-on luggage. I've had luck transporting them both in the "egg" or buried in my golf bag, but I wouldn't try anything you're real attached to. Can't fault TSA for following what seems to be a pretty black and white rule.

captain53 · 11-28-2010, 08:59 AM

Best bet these days is don't travel via Commercial Air Carrier but if you must then just don't take anything - so much B.S. Just like someone mentioned the rules are different at every airport and all subject to interpretation.

For sure don't take anything of more value than you are willing to throw away at the airport!

11-27-2010, 03:11 PM

i have an excuse though, because it was a gift...i'm more attached to a cheap .50 cent led flashlight that i got from a cousin for xmas who knows i love flashlights than some of the more expensive surefires i've bought for myself hehe...

i'm just like that when it comes to gifts...

Bill86 · 11-27-2010, 07:41 PM

The Dupont lighters....people really pay the $800-$1000? Or is there a place to get them cheaper? If so whats the deal with them, I've held one before they are nice but wow they are pricey.

Stinky · 11-28-2010, 12:18 PM

I've suggested the local B&M's promote a Lighter Rental program for visitors. Deposit equal to full price. . . Rental only $1.00 per day. Return to store or send back by mail. . . still a new way to draw out-of-town customers.

Or, just sell some really cheap torch lighters. One local shop had a clearance on torches for $1.50! ! ! FWIW: when we travel, I can always find a cheap torch for $5 to $12. . .

REMEMBER:
Taking torch lighters on a commercial airline is risky. You're a big boy. . . make your own decision.

11-27-2010, 12:33 PM	#1
jonan Guest Posts: n/a	traveling with lighters... i ran a search and the only thread that popped up was a bit old...has anyone traveled recently with a higher end softflame lighter that was NOT a bic...i know the TSA website says that "common" "soft flame" lighters are ok... problem is, i don't want my st dupont line 2 to get confiscated...because it isn't "common" to the TSA agent...

11-27-2010, 12:37 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: traveling with lighters... Get a TSA approved case and pack it in your checked luggage. Works for me all the time. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

11-27-2010, 12:39 PM	#3
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: traveling with lighters... You could always mail your ST Dupont lighter to your destination insured. Or risk a less costly lighter, maybe a decent $15-$25 Xikar. For the cost of your Dupont lighter I'm not sure I'd ever feel comfortable taking that one out of the house.

11-27-2010, 12:47 PM	#4
jonan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: traveling with lighters... ugghh, i bring it with me everywhere i go...so i feel naked without it...guess i'll just have to buy a box of cedar matches when get to CA... i read on a few other sites that people have had their lighters stolen from them by TSA agents that were stored in approved TSA cases...ahh well, guess it's not worth the risk...

11-28-2010, 12:01 PM	#10
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	Re: traveling with lighters... I had a buddy at the cigar shop tell us he had his $100 lighter confiscated in Nashville. Best thing to do is don't travel with them. __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.

11-27-2010, 12:48 PM	#11
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: traveling with lighters... +1 for what Mac posted however, every airport is different. Some will let all lighters through, some none. It's a messed up system. I wouldn't risk it with that lighter. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

11-27-2010, 01:33 PM	#13
Stinky Join CigarRights.org NOW! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Stinky Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 229 Trading: (1)	Re: traveling with FANCY SMANCY lighters... First let me say: YOU ARE WAY TOO ATTACHED TO YOUR FANCY SMANCY LIGHTER! ! ! Now that I've given you the wake-up slap. Here's some experience from my travels. TSA stole one of my old favorites (an engraved lighter) on a trip to Jamaica. What happened was. . . we were scrambling off to the airport and I didn't realize my torch lighter was in my pocket! So, I just unzipped the luggage and dropped it in. Never saw it again. I suspect Continental Airlines or TSA employees just took it. BTW: if they search (roust) your luggage, they are supposed to put an official note inside. I've found those notes on a couple occasions (and they missed the lighters in the Dopp Kit!!) . . . but, there was no TSA note when they stole my lighter. SUGGESTION: Get one of the TSA "approved" lighter cases and pack it in your checked luggage. Or, do what I've done since 2001. . . just put the torch lighter(s) in the Dopp Kit with all the shaving things, cigar-cutters, phone charger, fingernail clippers, etc. and put it inside your checked-luggage. Never had a problem with that. Disclaimer: There are NO guarantees! ! ! Remember; the TSA are a bunch of sheep managed and supervised by psychotic losers on big ego trips! TSA is just as corrupt as any government agency anywhere. JMHO. No matter how you transport or ship your torch lighter, you run some risks. __________________ Promoting the Enjoyment of Fine Cigars!

11-28-2010, 08:59 AM	#17
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: traveling with lighters... Best bet these days is don't travel via Commercial Air Carrier but if you must then just don't take anything - so much B.S. Just like someone mentioned the rules are different at every airport and all subject to interpretation. For sure don't take anything of more value than you are willing to throw away at the airport!

11-27-2010, 03:11 PM	#18
jonan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: traveling with lighters... i have an excuse though, because it was a gift...i'm more attached to a cheap .50 cent led flashlight that i got from a cousin for xmas who knows i love flashlights than some of the more expensive surefires i've bought for myself hehe... i'm just like that when it comes to gifts...

11-27-2010, 07:41 PM	#19
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: traveling with lighters... The Dupont lighters....people really pay the $800-$1000? Or is there a place to get them cheaper? If so whats the deal with them, I've held one before they are nice but wow they are pricey.

11-28-2010, 12:18 PM	#20
Stinky Join CigarRights.org NOW! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Stinky Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 229 Trading: (1)	Re: traveling with lighters... I've suggested the local B&M's promote a Lighter Rental program for visitors. Deposit equal to full price. . . Rental only $1.00 per day. Return to store or send back by mail. . . still a new way to draw out-of-town customers. Or, just sell some really cheap torch lighters. One local shop had a clearance on torches for $1.50! ! ! FWIW: when we travel, I can always find a cheap torch for $5 to $12. . . REMEMBER: Taking torch lighters on a commercial airline is risky. You're a big boy. . . make your own decision. __________________ Promoting the Enjoyment of Fine Cigars!