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okawner 03-20-2020 09:11 AM


Originally Posted by TiredSoul (Post 3005028)
I was told by a Captain to NOT wear the shoulder belts that long as they wear the epaulets.

Seriously....

I was to flabbergasted to even reply.

This is why I run them under the epaulettes. That is what they're there for.

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FLYBOYMATTHEW 03-20-2020 10:06 AM


Originally Posted by Guppydriver95 (Post 3004994)
I’ll take this one! It keeps your trousers from getting “shiny” in the crotch area from the metal buckle. Keeps any grime from the belt off your lap as well. You guys must be fairly new to the biz

Not new to the business, but not 80 years old either. I just don't plan to stretch 5 years out of the company-purchased "trousers" by carrying a napkin around on 4-days. But do please wear your seatbelts in the hotel vans, nobody wants to go out like that.

Guppydriver95 03-20-2020 10:28 AM


Originally Posted by FLYBOYMATTHEW (Post 3005161)
Not new to the business, but not 80 years old either. I just don't plan to stretch 5 years out of the company-purchased "trousers" by carrying a napkin around on 4-days. But do please wear your seatbelts in the hotel vans, nobody wants to go out like that.

nor 80 either, sport. What’s with the attitude? I was simply trying to explain the benefit of the linen, and you feel the need to respond with age insults and insinuate that I must keep pants forever. Tool worthy post on your part, without a doubt.

rickair7777 03-20-2020 10:39 AM


Originally Posted by FLYBOYMATTHEW (Post 3005161)
Not new to the business, but not 80 years old either. I just don't plan to stretch 5 years out of the company-purchased "trousers" by carrying a napkin around on 4-days. But do please wear your seatbelts in the hotel vans, nobody wants to go out like that.

Same. I did just check, to be sure but no shiny crotch on my trou. I buy good wool blend, dry cleaned they last for many years.

ItnStln 03-20-2020 10:55 AM


Originally Posted by FLYBOYMATTHEW (Post 3004305)
How about the linen napkin under your lap belt guys? Any of those still around?

What is the point of that?

at6d 03-20-2020 11:03 AM

Some speculation that there is no insurance coverage during a hotel van accident if you are not wearing a seatbelt. I’ve been in a near death van incident.

rickair7777 03-20-2020 11:29 AM


Originally Posted by at6d (Post 3005232)
Some speculation that there is no insurance coverage during a hotel van accident if you are not wearing a seatbelt. I’ve been in a near death van incident.

Really hard for an insurance company to make that stick. They would need specific written exclusions, and state laws and precedent make it really hard for them to pick and choose with consumer policies. Even DUI related accidents are typically covered. The law does this to ensure the general public and innocent victims are protected. About the only thing that might not be covered typically would be a crash during the getaway from a bank robbery... they have successfully excluded premeditated felonies.

I have heard rumor of worker's comp being excluded for failure to comply with routine safety rules (ie seatbelt). That's more plausible.

Iceberg 03-20-2020 12:01 PM


Originally Posted by at6d (Post 3005232)
Some speculation that there is no insurance coverage during a hotel van accident if you are not wearing a seatbelt. I’ve been in a near death van incident.

After questions about everyone’s wellbeing the follow up is about seatbelts. By every manager involved. They aren’t just curious, it comes down to liability.

Wear them every time.

CX500T 03-20-2020 08:57 PM

Would be nice if the belts fit me in the foreign vans.

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John Carr 03-20-2020 10:02 PM


Originally Posted by BobZ (Post 3004699)
It stops the belts from getting urine soaked

Those guys need to wear Depends


Originally Posted by okawner (Post 3005115)
This is why I run them under the epaulettes. That is what they're there for.

Actually, it’s stirrups for the FA’s.


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