Guys,
Just to give the 'official' view, the DGR's, under 2.3.5.6 Sefety Matches or Lighter, states -
'Safety matches or a lighter with fuel fully absorbed in a solid and intended for use by an individual when carried on one's person. However, lighters with a flammable liquid resevoir containing unabsorbed liquid fuel (other than liquified gas), lighter fuel and lighter refills are not permitted on one's person nor in checked or carry on baggage.'
In simple terms, you are allowed to carry a lighter but NOT allowed to put one in checked baggage. I agree with the comments that not enough is being done to ensure that the SLF are aware of the regs.
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