Air travel with lighters
In Southeast Asia I anticipate purchasing multiple, old Zippo lighters to bring to the United States. I've attempted this previously but the lighters disappeared from my checked luggage in either Singapore or Narita. I assume they were confiscated due to regulations. The lighters had no fuel in them but did have a working flint.
Is there a way I can bring old and serviceable but defueled Zippo lighters to the United States from Southeast Asia when travelling by air?
If cannot bring them with personal air travel are there alternates means to get them to the United States.
Best Answer
The international Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) recommendations in this matter are very strict, some types of lighters or matches are only allowed to be carried on the person, this has a good reason explained in this document from ICAO.
Anyway, most airports allow the lighters to be carried in carry-on luggage and on person, but none allow it on checked-in luggage. This is to avoid inadvertent ignition in the cargo compartment, a serious issue that can bring down an aircraft.
Good news, you still can bring up to two lighters to/from the US in a special case, from FAA's site:
Q2. Is there any exception to the “one lighter only” rule or the “no torch lighters” rule?
A2. You can bring up to two (2) additional lighters—including torch lighters—in your checked baggage when you use DOT-approved airtight travel containers for lighters.
For more details about this case, check Zippo's website.
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Disposable and Zippo lighters without fuel are allowed in checked bags. Lighters with fuel are prohibited in checked bags, unless they adhere to the Department of Transportation exemption, which allows up to two fueled lighters if properly enclosed in a DOT approved case.Can you bring lighters on a plane 2021?
You're allowed to bring one and only one disposable lighter in your carry-on bag. Disposable and Zippo lighters without fuel are allowed in checked bags. Also, gun lighters, torch lighters or electronic lighters are going to have to stay at home. They're not allowed at all.Travel \u0026 Transportation Fuego Lighters | TSA Air-travel Tips for Electric Lighters
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Answer 2
You can always try mailing them (or using UPS or Fedex). You'll have to fill out a customs form. The US Post office always asks if the contents of a package are flammable (also perishable or liquid). Foreign package handlers probably do so too.
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