The Zippo people were tired of hearing about how their customers had their lighters taken away from them by paranoid airport security staff, so they solved their problem the old fashioned way: They lobbied congress and had TSA laws changed.

“Zippo was overwhelmed by the response from consumers concerned with this ban,” Booth stated. “We appreciate the thousands of calls, letters and emails we received -- particularly those from Zippo lighter collectors and Zippo retailers. Their support is gratifying and it is certainly good news that new Zippo lighters can now be packed in checked luggage,” he concluded.