Originally Posted by
Karnak
Is the highlighted part correct?
Any person inside security can purchase liquids, including alcohol, once they're past the checkpoint. Are you saying a crew member will get some sort of TSA violation for "liquids" if they're searched at the gate out of uniform?
I'm almost 100% certain he's incorrect. Many Delta pilots believe all the extra requirements placed upon them in their FOM are TSA requirements when in fact they are solely edicts from Delta management. For example, they can't wear their uniform and access KCM to non rev (not work related), whereas most airlines have no policy like this (and neither does TSA). It's important in these discussions to differentiate between TSA requirements and company specific policies.