Cigars, lighters and Airlines... Oh My!

[19thHole]

I am flying out to Vegas next weekend and I need to know how I can get my cigars and equipment (lighter, cutter, etc..) out there with me. Anyone flown recently? I have a 5 cigar otterbox which I plan on bringing.

Thanks!

[logan37]

Cigars you can put in your carry on. Cutters and lighter, if they are nice ones, I would suggest packing them in your checked bag if you have one. If no bag is being checked, bring cheap ones(that you won't mind loosing if they are found), or just buy cheap ones in Vegas.

There's a Davidoff shop in The Venetian if you didn't know already. Over priced; but, hey, it's Vegas.

Enjoy your trip. I love Vegas!

[19thHole]

Will I have any problems with my Xikar torch lighter in my packed luggage? I would certainly prefer to not have it confiscated by TSA. I was under the impression that roch lighters were not allowed. I will put everything into the Otterbox to keep things safe.

[Eville]

I just flew to/from Mexico the beginning of June. The rules then were:

tobacco - good
cutter - check it
torch lighter - no go.

The TSA does not allow any torch lighters, fueled or not, on the plane. not in your carry on, not in your checked bag, nowhere. You could probably sneak it past them, but I would not recommend trying if you value your lighter at all.

[NullSmurf]

I just flew to/from Mexico the beginning of June. The rules then were:

tobacco - good
cutter - check it
torch lighter - no go.

The TSA does not allow any torch lighters, fueled or not, on the plane. not in your carry on, not in your checked bag, nowhere. You could probably sneak it past them, but I would not recommend trying if you value your lighter at all.

I know a Brother who travels often with his Blazer after he removed the chain.

[19thHole]

Thanks everyone. I would prefer to bring it, with me, but I would prefer it more if I did not have to buy another lighter because a TSA agent took it out of my checked bag. I will stick with the bic I think. Would you recommend bringing the smokes on the plane with me? Do you ever get a hassle with smokes with you? I will only be bringing 5 or so in a small cigar caddy.

[Smoky Contemplation]

The past few times that I've flown, I've brought my cigar caddy and my xikar cutter as carry on. Didn't bother to bring my torch lighter..........just a regular bic light. However, you can bring a torch lighter as long as it's empty of fluid and in an FAA approved travel case. Here is an example of one.

http://www.famous-smoke.com/cigars/s...s-_-MI-PME-BLU

Have fun in Vegas and be sure to check out Casa Fuente.

[Eville]

The past few times that I've flown, I've brought my cigar caddy and my xikar cutter as carry on. Didn't bother to bring my torch lighter..........just a regular bic light. However, you can bring a torch lighter as long as it's empty of fluid and in an FAA approved travel case. Here is an example of one.

http://www.famous-smoke.com/cigars/s...s-_-MI-PME-BLU

Have fun in Vegas and be sure to check out Casa Fuente.

Torch Lighters - Torch lighters create a thin, needle-like flame that is hotter (reaching 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit) and more intense than those from common lighters. Torch lighters are often used for pipes and cigars, and maintain a consistent stream of air-propelled fire regardless of the angle at which it is held. Torch lighters continue to be banned.

I'd leave it at home.

[mrtr33]

I honestly had no idea. I've always kept my torch in the box it came in, and threw it in my checked bag. I've recently gone to Mexico, Minnesota, and DC. Interesting.