traveling with lighters...

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...