Can I carry a box of cigars onto a plane?

ktblunden · 10-31-2011, 09:58 AM

Last time I flew I brought the cigars in herfadors in my carry-on and had a cheap cutter, and two cheap jet lighters in my checked luggage, empty. I bought a can of butane when I got to my destination. If they search your luggage they might find the lighter and they might confiscate it, but I took the chance and didn't have a problem on either end of my trip. If you go with a cheap lighter you won't miss it if they take it. I didn't want to have to find a lighter at my destination and I didn't want to have to resort to a soft flame on the balcony of a cruise ship.

EDIT: The TSA regulations on lighters seem to change constantly, so agents may not even know what the rules are from day to day. This could result in them allowing items they shouldn't or seizing items that are allowed. It all depends on the individual agent and how informed they are of policy, which oftentimes is not very.

10-31-2011, 09:58 AM	#22
ktblunden Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Kevin Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 350 Trading: (6)	Re: Can I carry a box of cigars onto a plane? Last time I flew I brought the cigars in herfadors in my carry-on and had a cheap cutter, and two cheap jet lighters in my checked luggage, empty. I bought a can of butane when I got to my destination. If they search your luggage they might find the lighter and they might confiscate it, but I took the chance and didn't have a problem on either end of my trip. If you go with a cheap lighter you won't miss it if they take it. I didn't want to have to find a lighter at my destination and I didn't want to have to resort to a soft flame on the balcony of a cruise ship. EDIT: The TSA regulations on lighters seem to change constantly, so agents may not even know what the rules are from day to day. This could result in them allowing items they shouldn't or seizing items that are allowed. It all depends on the individual agent and how informed they are of policy, which oftentimes is not very.