Originally Posted by TWA4Ever
I had that lighter almost 25 years, and it came with me to two wars, and I carried it literally HUNDREDS of times in my pocket on board a plane. I called TSA. Nope - can't have it back. Nope - it will be destrpyed in San Diego. Nope - there is no supervisor for you to talk with. Nope - you were never allowed to carry a lighter - even in your checked luggage
I wonder why you could not get it back. How sad because it meant a lot to you it was more of a keepsake and treasure than just plain old lighter.