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penni4963

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I have been on the phone this morning about the new rules about lighters on or as a carry on.
I called 3 airport's and they all told me the same thing. NO LIGHTER'S WHAT SO EVER. But you may carry on in a bookbage or carry on luggage 4 packs of matches.
All 3 airports I called was with Northwest and told me to call back right before our thanksgiving trip to Dallas because they might even change about MATCHES as a carry on.
YOU CAN NOT HAVE MATCHES ON YOU, LIKE IN POCKET, THEY HAVE TO BE IN YOUR CARRY ON BAG.
 
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penni4963

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yes it is TSA rule

About TSA
TSA Leadership Lighters Added to Prohibited Items List
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. TSA is providing this 45-day grace period to allow travelers to adjust to the new policy. You will not be asked to surrender lighters at the checkpoint until April 14, although screeners may remind travelers about the upcoming change during the screening process.

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. While passengers may be able to ship lighters home using a private shipping company, there is usually a substantial fee.

Torch lighters have already been banned from secure areas of airports. TSA put ALL lighters on the Prohibited Items List to reduce a security vulnerability and ease the operational challenge of distinguishing between types of lighters. TSA does not expect the expanded measure to impact wait times at security checkpoints.

TSA is partnering with airport operators to provide them latitude to identify potential ignition sources for smokers in the secure areas of airports. Passengers are allowed to bring up to four books of matches beyond the checkpoint.

For more information, please read the press release announcing lighters being added to the prohibited items list.
 

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