Can I bring Zippos on a plane?

Verbatim from TSA.gov:

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"Search Results For: zippo

Check or Carry-on

TSA does not prohibit standard lighters in carry-on or checked baggage. Torch and micro-lighters are prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage.

For safety reasons, however, the Department of Transportation (DOT) restricts the number of standard lighters (disposable, Zippo, non-torch lighters) in the cabin of the aircraft to one per passenger. Passengers are limited to two fueled lighters in checked baggage, and only if properly packaged pursuant to DOT approved packaging requirements.

Even if an item is generally permitted, it may be subject to additional screening or not allowed through the checkpoint if it triggers an alarm during the screening process, appears to have been tampered with, or poses other security concerns. The final decision rests with TSA on whether to allow any items on the plane."

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Zippos with no fuel in them (as you have stated) should be fine either in checked or carry-on. (The DOT restrictions is only in regards to fueled lighters.)

But you may call to confirm. See link below:

http://www.tsa.gov/contact-transportation-security...

you're no longer allowed to deliver Zippo lighters or any form of lighter on the airplane. you may deliver one Zippo lighter jointly with your checked luggage. i think of there's a situation for people that have quite a few Zippos in checked luggage.

Technically, they are prohibited in hand luggage, even though they are not flammable. I'd put them in a checked bag to avoid problems. TSA has a phone line for security questions in the USA. 866-289-9673