Traveling...baggage contents restrictions..?

[honestanswer]

I haven't flown in over 10 years and lots has changed. I'm having a hard time finding information on a couple of things. By the way, my flight will be with Caribbean Airlines from Florida to Jamaica.

I'm just finding conflicting info...Here are my questions:

Can we have lighters in carry on or checked bags? I am finding conflicting info on this..TSA website says yes, you can have it in your carry on in a DOT approved case, etc... This says no... SO, I am confused...

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm YES
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_1052.shtm NO
http://www.caribbean-airlines.com/index.php/plan-a-book/baggage-information/restricted-items YES

So which is it?! Can I carry a lighter or not!?

#2. It says aerosol is prohibited unless it's a personal care item? Basically, can I carry an aerosol hairspray and sunscreen lotion in either bag? I don't need it in carry on but can I carry the full size in the checked bag? I am just confused and all I found is their 3-1-1 rule for carry ons..I don't need this stuff in my carry on. I don't know..

On the same note, how many liquid items can I carry...I'm a girl..I need my body spray, gel, foundation...and all that good stuff.

Can someone please help me decipher all this ...do I go by US TSA, the airline, Jamaican rules..or all ? HELP!

#3.

 

[Vickim]

You can carry anything in your checked baggage, aside from the obvious prohibited items (weapons, animals etc). Personal products of any size or type can go in your checked bags. Everything is subject to be searched. The rules for carry-on is more strict and very inconsistent depending on airline and airport. It is very wise to be prepared for a change to baggage rules at any moment. Do not carry lighters, matches, nail clippers, tweezers etc in carry-on. Cardboard nail files are okay. Carry all liquid items in a clear ziplock bag. Some airlines allow items up to 100ml but I recommend trying to limit it to 50ml. When in doubt whether it is liquid include it in the ziplock, including lipstick, handcream, toothpaste, hand gel. You can carry larger quantities in your checked bags.