If I am carrying a (butane gas) cigarette lighter from the UK on a British Airways flight in the cargo luggage, do I first have to remove all its gas ? Thanks for any definite information.

Please do not put this item into a checked bag.

Just about every airport forbids lighters in checked luggage unless they are in an approved leak proof, flame proof safety container.

Here are the rules for lighters from the UK travel safety site

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Publictransport/AirtravelintheUK/DG_078179

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Lighters
One lighter per person may be carried on a flight. Lighters are considered to be liquids and should be put inside the plastic bag or screened separately. You must keep the lighter on your person throughout the flight.

It is very important that you do not:
* place it in your hold baggage
* return it to your hand baggage after screening

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If you are talking about a regular Zippo type or disposable type, then it is not a problem – just follow the rules above.

Almost all airports also forbid torch type lighters (for pipe and cigar lighting usually). Do not take one of those. It will most likely be taken away.

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