Recently, I sent a simple question by e-mail to the TSA:
Could you please let me know if all cigarette lighters will be banned under
the new regulations or only those containing butane as specified by the
Intelligence Bill?
I travel to the States often and carry a Zippo (which has no butane). Will
this be permissible in the future?
The reply obviously required considerable thought and analysis as it took three days for them to respond, but it unquestionably went straight to heart of my inquiry:
Thank you for your e-mail message. So that we can better assist you we encourage you to call us at 1-866-289-9673.
If you are outside the United States and cannot use the toll free-number, please call us at 1-571-227-2900.
We encourage you to visit our website at http://www.tsa.dot.gov for additional information about TSA. All travelers, and particularly those who travel infrequently, are encouraged to visit the section on travel tips before their trip. The website has information about prohibited and permitted items, the screening process and procedures, and guidance for special considerations, that may assist in preparing for air travel. You can go directly to these tips at www.TSATravelTips.us.
We hope this information is helpful.
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