Originally Posted by
Herkflyr
Now I might come across as a "tool" for saying this, but did you have a local airport SIDA badge in addition to your company ID? (like all the ramp workers do?). If not that is a BIG no-no that could get you and DAL alike in big trouble. I appreciate the fact that you were putting your bag down below as a courtesy (as I have done before) but if not in uniform and without a SIDA badge that is really not kosher.
Also, if you were non-revving, how did you get to talking with the captain in the first place?
Flame back if you please.
You are actually correct. DFW is a place that is very strict on pilot in civvies not going on the ramp. No SIDA badge, no access. Ask a gate agent or ramp agent to escort you. They are actually pleased you know the rules.