I think it is a scam benifiting the U.S.A (united smokers association)
Why don't they just ban passengers? Would solve everything in one quick step.
I think you mean the united ANTI smokers association.
If a smoker can't carry a lighter, he/she can't have a smoke after getting off the plane. and so it then benefits the gift shops because all smokers will have to buy a new lighter once they get off the plane in order to have that smoke..............of course they still have to go outsie into the fresh air (fresh air??/at an airport????? ROFL)
What a bunch of touchy-feely-feel goodness NONSENSE.