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I don't do a whole lot of air travel - once a year if that.

I will be flying out to Denver soon, and am wondering about traveling with cigars and what I can and cannot pack/carry-one/etc...

Cutter? What are the rules, should I bring & should I leave at home?

Lighter(s) and/or matches? Bring with me -- Carry-on? Checked baggage? By a bic when I get there?

Cigars - where should they travel? Carry-on? Checked?

Thanks for your help.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

Todd
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cigars I believe I kept with me in carry on but I checked cutter and lighter last time I flew. I also don't fly very often though so I'm sure someone will chime in with different/better advice :-)

edit: just checked a TSA listing and I guess any kind of a torch lighter is not allowed. I must have used matches when I was in florida but couldn't remember. I'm almost certain I checked a cutter though
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I carry my cutter & cigars with me...No lighter or matches...less hassle. Just pick up matches in the area. :-)
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Good morning Rev,

I still have a pending item with you, havent forgotten!

I travel by air a couple times a month for work.

There are a few simple rules I always follow be it domestic or international.

1). Cigars ALWAYS travel in the carry on, ALWAYS.

2). The cutter always goes in the checked baggage - some will say you can carry it on however it is at the screener's discretion and they will take it away.

3). Matches can go with you and the torch can "legally" travel if it is in the TSA approved container. I travel with mine in a Pelican Case and have not had any problems as of yet.

I hope this helps you and safe travels!

Respectfully,

Travis
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Hey Todd,
I travel quite a bit and always with cigars.
I hand carry my travel humi with all nationalities of sticks and my Palio inside.
I never carry any lighters. I always have matches in my checked bags.

Cutters are allowed on-board aircraft... but I wouldn't push it with any fancy schmancy scissor type, just a regular old cutter for me.

Hope this helps,
Tim

Safe travels Rev.

Enjoy Denver and look up the CFRHers while you're there.
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What they said.

When I went to Montreal in May I had both my Ronsons confiscated out of my checked luggage on the way back - forgot about the lighter/torch rule, and paid the price (granted the price was like $6).
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Common Lighters - Lighters without fuel are permitted in checked baggage. Lighters with fuel are prohibited in checked baggage, unless they adhere to the Department of Transportation (DOT) exemption, which allows up to two fueled lighters if properly enclosed in a DOT approved case. If you are uncertain as to whether your lighter is prohibited, please leave it at home. carry on Yes checked No

Torch Lighters - Torch lighters create a thin, needle-like flame that is hotter (reaching 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit) and more intense than those from common lighters. Torch lighters are often used for pipes and cigars, and maintain a consistent stream of air-propelled fire regardless of the angle at which it is held. Torch lighters continue to be banned. Carry on No checked No

Strike-anywhere Matches - One book of safety (non-strike anywhere) matches are permitted as carry-on items, but all matches are prohibited in checked baggage. carry on No checked No
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Well you take all the fun out of it when you quote directly from the TSA site hahahaha.

How have you been?

Originally Posted by loki:
Common Lighters - Lighters without fuel are permitted in checked baggage. Lighters with fuel are prohibited in checked baggage, unless they adhere to the Department of Transportation (DOT) exemption, which allows up to two fueled lighters if properly enclosed in a DOT approved case. If you are uncertain as to whether your lighter is prohibited, please leave it at home. carry on Yes checked No

Torch Lighters - Torch lighters create a thin, needle-like flame that is hotter (reaching 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit) and more intense than those from common lighters. Torch lighters are often used for pipes and cigars, and maintain a consistent stream of air-propelled fire regardless of the angle at which it is held. Torch lighters continue to be banned. Carry on No checked No

Strike-anywhere Matches - One book of safety (non-strike anywhere) matches are permitted as carry-on items, but all matches are prohibited in checked baggage. carry on No checked No

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I have carried my torches many times in a zippo air case with ZERO problems. Just to be safe, I wouldn't carry my expensive lighters.
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Originally Posted by Texan in Mexico:
Well you take all the fun out of it when you quote directly from the TSA site hahahaha.

How have you been?

i'm a real killjoy I know. I'm good how ya been
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Originally Posted by loki:

Torch Lighters - Torch lighters create a thin, needle-like flame that is hotter (reaching 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit) and more intense than those from common lighters. Torch lighters are often used for pipes and cigars, and maintain a consistent stream of air-propelled fire regardless of the angle at which it is held. Torch lighters continue to be banned. Carry on No checked No

yah, thats what I read too. I thought I took mine last time, but maybe not
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i've had matches confiscated..TSA has rules but if they want to be jerks they'll do whatever they want because they know you have a flight to catch.

Just keep it simple..carry on your cigars with a cheap cutter and pick up matches when you land.
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one other solution is to buy a cheap lighter when you get here....

what ya comin to denver for?...welcome....let me know if you need a suggestion on where to smoke....know em all
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Todd, when I went to Vegas last month, I took about 60 sticks of various origins (ELVIS herf) and carried on my 30-case with me, along with a box of stick matches in my computer case... 0 problems at either end. I also had my 5, 10 and 15 cases in my checked luggage with no problems either. If you want a cutter, take a cheap one with you in your checked luggage.

My wife carried on a Bic lighter and a pack of matches with no problems at either TSA gate also - And Detroit Metro's TSA people are a real pain in the rear from what I hear. According to some of the frequent fliers I talked to before I left, it was costing big $$ for TSA for properly dispose of all of the soft-flame lighters they were taking, so they allow 1 in carry-ons. Even if they decide to take it, you are only out a buck or so.

I'll send you a PM about some info I received regarding cutters and lighters.

Have a safe trip!!! :-)

:-)
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Originally Posted by King James:
cigars I believe I kept with me in carry on but I checked cutter and lighter last time I flew. I also don't fly very often though so I'm sure someone will chime in with different/better advice :-)

edit: just checked a TSA listing and I guess any kind of a torch lighter is not allowed. I must have used matches when I was in florida but couldn't remember. I'm almost certain I checked a cutter though

Last time I flew, several months ago, carried a cheapo lighter, cigars in a ziplock with a 65%RH Boveda Pack, & cutter with me in my carry on. They looked at both of them, and my cigars, and said "No Problem".:-)
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Originally Posted by alley00p:
Todd, when I went to Vegas last month, I took about 60 sticks of various origins (ELVIS herf) and carried on my 30-case with me, along with a box of stick matches in my computer case... 0 problems at either end. I also had my 5, 10 and 15 cases in my checked luggage with no problems either. If you want a cutter, take a cheap one with you in your checked luggage.

My wife carried on a Bic lighter and a pack of matches with no problems at either TSA gate also - And Detroit Metro's TSA people are a real pain in the rear from what I hear. According to some of the frequent fliers I talked to before I left, it was costing big $$ for TSA for properly dispose of all of the soft-flame lighters they were taking, so they allow 1 in carry-ons. Even if they decide to take it, you are only out a buck or so.

I'll send you a PM about some info I received regarding cutters and lighters.

Have a safe trip!!! :-)

:-)

Charlie, can you send me the updated info, too? Thanks, Bro!:-)
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Whenever I fly with gars I always keep them in my cary on.

Cutter I always check

Bic lighter are OKAY to carry on, but if you want to bring a torch, you need to check it and EMPTY it.

Thats how I've always done it. Haven't had any problems yet.
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