Butane Lighter and knife on plane?

I want to go traveling, the best thing would be one of those utilitiy knifes
like a swiss army knife, and a butane lighter.

If I was a terrorist I'm sure they'd roll out the red carpet for me and let me
on with a big knife, but unfortunately I'm not.

So whats the rules for bringing this stuff on a plane? Can I do it? How long
can the knife be? If I can't bring it onboard can I stick it in a small box
and check it in luggage?

Thanks.

Ken Williams wrote:

I want to go traveling, the best thing would be one of those utilitiy knifes
like a swiss army knife, and a butane lighter.

If I was a terrorist I'm sure they'd roll out the red carpet for me and let me
on with a big knife, but unfortunately I'm not.

So whats the rules for bringing this stuff on a plane? Can I do it? How long
can the knife be? If I can't bring it onboard can I stick it in a small box
and check it in luggage?

Where are you, and where will you be flying? If flying to or
inside USA, it's possible you might not be allowed to carry
the pocketknife in your luggage. You must not pack flammables
like lighters or matches into your luggage. You can never
carry any form of knife on a commercial flight.

So basically, you ought to be able to carry on the lighter,
won't be able to carry on the knife, might be able to pack
the knife into your luggage, and can't pack the lighter.

--
Ken Tough

Yesterday, on AIR FRance from Argentina to France and on to England.

Extensive security checks - no knives or butane lighters allowed.
Good.

But...... the meal was served with METAL UTENSILS.... not so good - and can
anyone in Air France explain that?

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