ThomasTank. .. .With regard to the bmi ban on ciggie lighters, this has been brought into effect due to the influx into the U.K. of cheap lighters from Spain etc. which are free when a carton of cigarettes are bought. . .. .The problem with these lighters are that they are prone to leaking due to the naff quality and also many of them are of the electric igniton variety, which can self ignite if baggage is knocked for any reason.. .. .When unattended ie. in a locker, where it cannot be directly monitered the implications of this can be quite serious and none of us wish to have fire on board an aircraft.. .. .Under the United Kingdom Law under the Air Navigation (Dangerous Goods) Regulations 1984 it statesunder the article Matches and Lighters:-. .. .(Quote). .. .Book matches only may be carried on the person and never in checked baggage as they pose a fire risk. 'Stike Anywhere' matches are not permitted on board the A/C either in checked or carry-on baggae. Lighterfuel, lighter refills and lighters containing unabsorbed liquid fuel are prohibited'. .. .sorry to quote regulations but I hope this clarifies this for you.. .. .With regards to your comments about corkscrews these are loaded in secure containers onto the A/C under lock and key and once used are returned to said stowages. and if you can think of any other way of opening a bottle of wine which has a cork in it without using a corkscrew I am open to your suggestions!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> . .. . <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="frown.gif" /> As to you comments regarding 'glass glasses' can you consider the total implications if you ban glass from on board an aircraft!! how many businesses and industries are affected! consider how much glass can be brought on board an aircraft by passengers which solely bought in an airport! let alone what can be brought into the airport from elsewhere! what do you do sayy sorry but tata to the glass making industry!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="frown.gif" /> . .. .I <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="smile.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> await YOUR comments!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="smile.gif" /> . .. .Back from the Great blue Yonder and ORD once again!!. .. .Galley King