Ok I know that all airports across the globe have a measure in place, whereby you are not permitted to carry on board, scissors, blades, nail files etc.

However, on my recent trip back from Del (two weeks ago and this time last year), I noticed, that the security checks just before going to the departure gates, they were confiscating matches and lighters. What is all this about. I know of no other airport tacking this security measure, or is it just the local government applying their own rules in addition to the ones already outlined ?

There was another time, where they used to confiscate batteries. I had this done many years ago, when walkmans were the in thing. So on flight I had a walkman, which I couldn't use.

anyone know what all this is about ?

I have read the thread about Lighters, but refers to the TSA and coming into effect 15th Feb?