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I've heard a lot about the ban on lighters on airplanes. I was just wondering if it has passed yet and if I can still bring a lighter on the plane or not and if I am still allowed which place would be the best to put Pocket, Carry on or Checked?
Josh
In response to a provision in The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, TSA has added all lighters to its Prohibited Items List – which means they will soon be prohibited past the security checkpoints at the nation's airports. The ban is effective immediately, but TSA will not begin enforcement action until Thursday, April 14, 2005. On that date, lighters will be treated as any other prohibited item and passengers will need to surrender them to the TSA or leave them in their vehicle or with someone who is not traveling.
-via the TSA homepage: http://www.tsa.gov/public/
As in the past, lighters are still considered hazardous materials and thus are not allowed in checked baggage. Passengers are strongly encouraged to leave these items at home.
Hope that helps.
Dottie
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