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[MTH]

Spoonman, on 2012-01-15 15:32:50, said:

ibiklaus, on 2012-01-15 15:31:28, said:

Do not take it in to the Plane,you will lose it.We talking about some 20000,-bath or more.

What ?

Could have something to do with the purchase price of the lighter.

[Naam]

bunnaag, on 2012-01-15 14:35:09, said:

Naam, on 2012-01-15 12:12:16, said:

Aachen, on 2012-01-11 17:31:08, said:

Of course you can carry a lighter and cigarettes on board a plane. SMOKING is forbidden, not the material for smoking. You need it for using the smokers lounges :-)

correct! i always fly with cigarettes and lighter (but not when flying out of India!)

you had a by pass operation and still smoke?

i cut down my smoking considerably. instead of 48 i nowadays smoke only 47 Marlboro a day. and of course i stop smoking in the evenings from 22.30 till 03.30hrs when i'm sleeping.

[bunnaag]

Naam, on 2012-01-15 17:55:42, said:

bunnaag, on 2012-01-15 14:35:09, said:

Naam, on 2012-01-15 12:12:16, said:

Aachen, on 2012-01-11 17:31:08, said:

Of course you can carry a lighter and cigarettes on board a plane. SMOKING is forbidden, not the material for smoking. You need it for using the smokers lounges :-)

correct! i always fly with cigarettes and lighter (but not when flying out of India!)

you had a by pass operation and still smoke?

i cut down my smoking considerably. instead of 48 i nowadays smoke only 47 Marlboro a day. and of course i stop smoking in the evenings from 22.30 till 03.30hrs when i'm sleeping.

extremly sensible decision as always.

[WarpSpeed]

DoctorG, on 2012-01-15 09:56:19, said:

It is amazing the people that post incorrect information on forums.
Generally speaking, you cannot put a lighter in your checked luggage, but can carry (usually one) on board with you.
I have had excess lighters taken from me, but China (3 years ago) has been the only place that did not allow any at all, in my extensive travels.

It's not incorrect it's just what you have yet to experience. Too much regulations are still subject to the agents desecration..If it's not allowed in the checked luggage I'd let them tell me that instead as you can always remove it then before checking it but if your luggage is already checked and they stop you at the gate your screeeewed with no options but give them a new lighter....

Edited by WarpSpeed, 2012-01-16 14:30:27.

[Camelot]

I once had a lighter confiscated in Hong Kong. It was in my pocket. Security also removed and kept the batteries from a small travel alarm clock in my carry-on bag. I think it's up to the person doing the checking. Whatever you do, don't argue with them. They'll pull you off the flight in an instant.

[hands22]

Thanks to all who replied. I think I will carry the lighter in my pocket and that should be fine.

I am flying by Jetstar next week and I think I got my confirmation that it's ok to carry a butane lighter onboard and not hidden inside a checked luggage. This from their website on dangerous goods-

Smokers are permitted to carry Safety matches (one small packet) or a cigarette lighter. These are only permitted to be carried in your pocket (not in your carry-on or checked baggage). Passengers are reminded that smoking in the aircraft at any time is strictly prohibited.

Cheers!

Edited by hands22, 2012-01-19 22:24:38.

[Aachen]

jaiyen, on 2012-01-15 11:18:40, said:

would someone explain why I cant carry scissors or a nail file on a plane ( Too dangerous ! ) ?

Because they are anxious of me. Once one security began to play with MY little nail clipper (swiss made). I at once slapped his hand and took it away. He did not like me any more and disappeared...