As a former Netjets guy who had to travel in uniform all the time on full fare tickets, and often upgraded to First on Delta,AA, and UA...I found it's easier just to board with your priority, once on board take your seat and be just another paying customer. (I always tried to be cordial, but at the same time I didn't put up with pushback from gate agents or random FA's who wanted to treat me like a non-rev/JS'er)

For the "take you lanyard, monket suit off etc" crowd.. I get the idea, but honestly, if I'm just another paying passenger, I can wear whatever I want... Unless its booty shorts and a pink tank top, with black dress shoes!!

I frequently would have FA's (per captain request) ask why I didn't stop up to ask for a ride, or "the Captain would like to see you about the JS".. I was polite but to the point, I am not JS'ing and am a payed passenger who happens to be a pilot, just like every other passenger in a suit and tie.