💼 Cabin bag
No
Generally prohibited — produces sparks on demand. Check them.
✈️ Hold (checked)
Yes
Permitted in checked baggage.
💡 Tip: Ferro rods and magnesium fire starters are generally prohibited in carry-on as they produce sparks on demand. Pack them in checked baggage. Lighters and safety matches are separate items with their own specific rules.
Common questions
Generally no — ferro rods produce sparks and are treated as fire-starting devices prohibited in the cabin. Pack in checked baggage.
Same restriction — flint and steel produces sparks and should be checked.
Safety matches are permitted in carry-on (one book, in carry-on only, not in checked) in most regions. See the matches page for full details.
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