I have been turned around by TSA at EWR for not having a boarding pass, even though I was in uniform with ID. So to eliminate the stress, I just automatically check at the ticket counter and get a pass. Saves a lot of time.

Also, our jumpseat committee says that if we serve the airport then a pass is not needed. We operate into and out of EWR, but I still just sign up for the jumpseat at the ticket counter.

Good luck.

marco