Originally Posted by leica typ240

anyone else travel not in uniform with the badge on? I simply do it always to let the cabin crew know that I'm another crewmember hoping to "get free stuff" on the flight and get early boarding to stow my bag/s.


I was stopped by border/custom patrol asking if I'm currently on duty, I simply said no. she said that she will need
to take my badge, I should not have it on if not on duty.

anyone else have this experience?