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Originally Posted by Piedmonster (Post 1070712)

They can not forbid you from wearing your uniform on a paid ticket. They can if you're a non-rev.

I'm pretty sure they can. And they most certainly do. The rules are different off the 'Island of America'. Plus it is very bad form to argue the point with the agent checking you in. "So sorry sir, only seat row 99, non-reclining middle. Between sumo champion and runner up. Behind screaming baby. Enjoy 16 hour flight back to America."

maddog, There are lots of problems in the world. One person can't fix them all. But if there are enough people fixing them, they can all get fixed.

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Originally Posted by Piedmonster (Post 1070712)

They can not forbid you from wearing your uniform on a paid ticket. They can if you're a non-rev.

oh ok... go tell Air France and BA that, among many others! :rolleyes:

What is up with ORD closing the KCM lanes at 6pm? What a bunch of BS. Funny thing is, there were three TSA folks there standing around with their hands in their pockets to give us this info. What an inefficient bunch.

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Originally Posted by Cycle Pilot (Post 1070575)

I commute in regular clothes. I pack my 3 oz liquids and wear slip on shoes. For me, the comfort of not having to wear a tie, being able to drink in 1st class, not being bugged by passengers, not having to wear/carry my hat is worth the extra 5-10 minutes it takes me to get through security. I do wear business casual clothes, though, just in case I have to take the jumpseat.

You said it all right there. I do it the same way, business casual. The way I see it wearing the uniform is just a hassle and really does nothing for you unless bringing your big shampoo is important, which it is not for me. How much do you really need for a trip? 3oz lasts me weeks. Slip on shoes are easy. As long as you have your ID and passport, it's all good. I never have any problems.
Just what I want to do, go in a nasty airport bathroom with urine on the floor, disrobe and change, no thanks.