Zippo Air Case (ZAC)
An easy way to travel with your Zippo lighter. |
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ZAC is the new way to fly with your Zippo lighter. This new Zippo Air Case replaces the Zippo Cargo Case and makes it easy to stow lighters in checked luggage. ZAC holds one or two Zippo lighters in a lightweight foam insert, with an easy-twist top. 
Securely transport your valuable Zippo lighter in checked luggage. Accommodates all Zippo pocket lighters.
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Traveling by air? Here are the rules for transporting your Zippo Lighter:
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A fueled Zippo windproof lighter is permitted in the passenger cabin.
In August 2007, the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) lifted the ban on the Zippo windproof lighter from inside passenger cabins of commercial aircraft. The lighter can contain lighter fluid.YES
Previously fueled Zippo windproof lighters can be stowed in checked luggage.
In June 2005, the Department of Transportation (DOT) issued an
exemption for previously fueled Zippo lighters in checked luggage.
The ruling allows passengers to pack up to two previously fueled
Zippo pocket lighters – in an approved case – in checked luggage
aboard all commercial airlines. The Zippo Cargo Case and Zippo Air
Case (ZAC) are both approved cases. To order, visit zippo.com. Click here to order your Zippo Air Case today.
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New, never fueled Zippo lighters can be stowed in checked luggage.
In May 2005, the DOT ruled that Zippo lighters, which have never been fueled, can be placed in checked luggage. A special DOT-approved case is not required.
YES
Torch-style butane pocket lighters such as Zippo BLU™ can be stowed in checked luggage.
These lighters must be placed in an approved case such as ZAC - see above.
NOTE:
Torch-style butane pocket lighters (such as Zippo BLU™), are not permitted in the passenger cabin or beyond the airport security checkpoint.