Zippo Lighters

New-South-Welshman · Jan 16th, 2007, 18:56

I know it's you can't take lighter fluid in your luggage and hand luggage, but what about Zippo lighters?

Are you allowed to take them on the plane with you, would you have to put it in your suitcase, or would you be allowed to take it overseas at all?

Anyone have any issues over the years?

steven_ber · Jan 16th, 2007, 19:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by New-South-Welshman

I know it's you can't take lighter fluid in your luggage and hand luggage, but what about Zippo lighters?

Are you allowed to take them on the plane with you, would you have to put it in your suitcase, or would you be allowed to take it overseas at all?

Anyone have any issues over the years?

A box of safety matches (that cant be struck without the box) is all you can take on the plane.

Lighters are OK in your case or pack, as long as that case or pack isn't a 'carry on'.

Nick-H · Jan 16th, 2007, 19:41

These regulations get sillier and sillier.

Shampoo is restricted... but a box of matches is allowed?

Excuse me sir, please extinguish the seat in front of you: smoking is not permitted

steven_ber · Jan 16th, 2007, 19:44

The safety matches are needed in case there is an electrical failure and they need to see how much fuel is left.

ravips29 · Jan 16th, 2007, 20:33

I recently flew back from Dominican Republic and they took the insides of my Zippo lighter (left me with only the sleeve) because their rules prohibit you from having ANY lighters or lighter fluid on your person (including carry on) during the flight. This rule applies for all domestic and international flights.

SteamBuff · Jan 16th, 2007, 21:24

According to my Air India tickets

If the lighter needs inverting before lighting then is is not allowed on the plane at all. (Hand Baggage or Checked in Baggage)

crvlvr · Jan 17th, 2007, 04:40

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Originally Posted by SteamBuff

If the lighter needs inverting before lighting...

SteamBuff · Jan 17th, 2007, 04:47

That's what it said !!!!!! Honest

Nick-H · Jan 17th, 2007, 07:09

...so that the fluid gets to the wick, I guess.

New-South-Welshman · Jan 21st, 2007, 12:34

So, I would be able to take my lighter on these international flights, except hand luggage, but I am flying domestically in India with SpiceJet, will I be able to take the zippo onto the plane at all?

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,710	These regulations get sillier and sillier. Shampoo is restricted... but a box of matches is allowed? Excuse me sir, please extinguish the seat in front of you: smoking is not permitted __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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Jan 16th, 2007, 19:44	#4
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,628	The safety matches are needed in case there is an electrical failure and they need to see how much fuel is left.

Jan 16th, 2007, 20:33	#5
ravips29 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NY Posts: 44	I recently flew back from Dominican Republic and they took the insides of my Zippo lighter (left me with only the sleeve) because their rules prohibit you from having ANY lighters or lighter fluid on your person (including carry on) during the flight. This rule applies for all domestic and international flights.

Jan 16th, 2007, 21:24	#6
SteamBuff Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Essex, Endland Posts: 370	According to my Air India tickets If the lighter needs inverting before lighting then is is not allowed on the plane at all. (Hand Baggage or Checked in Baggage)

Jan 17th, 2007, 04:47	#8
SteamBuff Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Essex, Endland Posts: 370	That's what it said !!!!!! Honest

Jan 17th, 2007, 07:09	#9
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,710	...so that the fluid gets to the wick, I guess.

Jan 21st, 2007, 12:34	#10
New-South-Welshman Drunk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, NSW Posts: 1,397	So, I would be able to take my lighter on these international flights, except hand luggage, but I am flying domestically in India with SpiceJet, will I be able to take the zippo onto the plane at all?

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