Somehow I don't think it was caused by a butane lighter.
However, I don't want the possibility of a fire on a plane.
Any moron can start a fire without a lighter.
Somehow I don't think it was caused by a butane lighter.
This is ridiculous.
As far as endangering someone on the plane. TSA has never once caught on that the key chain I have is probably the sharpest knife I own. I don't intentionally take a knife on board, but I usually don't even think about the keychain being a knife.
If you don't smoke, you will never understand.
I do understand that when I get off of a plane after an uncomfortable flight, I want a cigarette. Personally, I think this rule will just cause unstable cigarette smokers to become more crabby. And that can be a bad thing....
What happens when the terrorist brings a decent match on board?
Then you must be in favor of banning all electronics, batteries, in-flight movies, instruments and fuel.
Fires on planes are generally electrical and not intentionally started. In fact I have never heard of one that was started by a passenger and neither has my son in his 17 years as an airline mechanic. (Not including 7 years as a mechanic in the Air Force)
If the plane goes down and you manage to survive, you may just want to be able to start a fire. I have always for my entire adult life carried a knife and a means to make fire. For me it's just common sense and I resent the fact that someone would stop me from protecting myself or helping others in need. That is the reason why I haven't flown since 9/11 not because I'm afraid. I will only fly when there is no other way for me to get to where I need to be.