What exactly is a DOT approved box
Oct 11, 2009 | 8:51 pm
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Disposables only in carry-on. In checked luggage, you can use one of these for fueled lighters.
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A fueled Zippo windproof lighter is permitted in the passenger cabin.
In August 2007, the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) lifted the ban on the Zippo windproof lighter from inside passenger cabins of commercial aircraft. The lighter can contain lighter fluid.
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Previously fueled Zippo windproof lighters can be stowed in checked luggage.
In June 2005, the Department of Transportation (DOT) issued an exemption for previously fueled Zippo lighters in checked luggage. The ruling allows passengers to pack up to two previously fueled Zippo pocket lighters – in an approved case – in checked luggage aboard all commercial airlines. The Zippo Cargo Case and Zippo Air Case (ZAC) are both approved cases. To order, visit zippo.com.
A fueled Zippo windproof lighter is permitted in the passenger cabin.
In August 2007, the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) lifted the ban on the Zippo windproof lighter from inside passenger cabins of commercial aircraft. The lighter can contain lighter fluid.
YES
Previously fueled Zippo windproof lighters can be stowed in checked luggage.
In June 2005, the Department of Transportation (DOT) issued an exemption for previously fueled Zippo lighters in checked luggage. The ruling allows passengers to pack up to two previously fueled Zippo pocket lighters – in an approved case – in checked luggage aboard all commercial airlines. The Zippo Cargo Case and Zippo Air Case (ZAC) are both approved cases. To order, visit zippo.com.
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Oct 11, 2009 | 9:04 pm
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Oct 11, 2009 | 9:12 pm
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Hmmm . . . that's about the time I stopped flying, so I guess I stopped paying attention. But, windproof lighters only. (Zippo makes several different kinds, so the fact that they specified "windproof" is probably significant.) That's great if it can go in carry-on. I had a friend who lost one he was pretty fond of out of checked luggage. It's a nifty little product, though, and a great sales stragedy for Zippo -- I've never seen any other approved container. And, of course, one has to hope the dice roll in their favor with the individual manning the checkpoint.
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I can see why they would ban the torch lighters. Speaking of torch lighters, this thread got me thinking about replacing one of these that I lost. (not to the TSA, just lost it) I used it to do an emergency solder on a radiator once. Little hint, drain the coolant if you ever need to solder a radiator. Seems so obvious in retrospect.
Oct 11, 2009 | 9:51 pm
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It makes no sense to me why they would ban wick type lighters anyhow. The flame on a regular butane is hotter.
I can see why they would ban the torch lighters. Speaking of torch lighters, this thread got me thinking about replacing one of these that I lost. (not to the TSA, just lost it) I used it to do an emergency solder on a radiator once. Little hint, drain the coolant if you ever need to solder a radiator. Seems so obvious in retrospect.
I can see why they would ban the torch lighters. Speaking of torch lighters, this thread got me thinking about replacing one of these that I lost. (not to the TSA, just lost it) I used it to do an emergency solder on a radiator once. Little hint, drain the coolant if you ever need to solder a radiator. Seems so obvious in retrospect.
Oct 12, 2009 | 5:18 am
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The fluid reservoir in a windproof Zippo is a saturated wad of cottony stuff -- like a cotton ball, but a bit denser. I suppose you could squeeze out a few drops of lighter fluid if you tried really hard, Other than that, there's no fluid reservoir, per se, so there's really nothing to leak. For once, they actually make some sense.
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