[Catspaw]

http://www.tsa.gov/interweb/assetlibrary/tsa_ppitems_06-02-2003.pdf

* You may take up to 2 butane lighters and/or safety matches in your carry-on baggage. You cannot pack lighters in your checked baggage. "Torch" lighters are not allowed in either checked baggage or carry-on baggage.

Note Some personal care items containing aerosol are regulated as hazardous materials. The FAA regulates hazardous materials. This information is summarized at http://cas.faa.gov/these.html

[ml/nj]

http://www.tsa.gov/interweb/assetlibrary/tsa_ppitems_06-02-2003.pdf

So I guess there was some other policy when Mr. Suckling flew. His article is dated May 27. Your information is dated June 2, 2003. Do you have to check government websites now before making your return trip home?

Are you defending this absurdity?

ML/NJ