Just tell them it is for operational necessity and that you are required to have it for work or you won't fly. Get their name and ID number. Also kindly point out to them that being an airline pilot, the liquid has nothing over your own self in terms of bringing down an airplane.

What was the 3 ounces of fluid on your bag? Were you out of socks?

I saw the new blue uniforms in DFW today. They look good, I just don't know if they were worth the cost it takes to replace all of them. Not worth it. I definitely thought the badge and "Officer" tag were over the top. It reminds me of a "Rent-A-Cop". Without the gun they are just some guy in a blue shirt. Nobody it threatend by the Rent-a-cop so why would they be scared of the TSA now? They do the same thing, try to catch you and call the real cops. As much as I am generally against the change, you have to admit they look sharp.

I agree, and as long as they act professional, most passengers will probably fall for it. Honestly, I haven't had a bad experience with the TSA in over a year. Part of that is because I follow the rules. You would be surprised at how many pilots / flight attendants get mad when they get treated like passengers when out of uniform. You HAVE to be in uniform in order to carry > 3 oz. through. Stupid? yes, but we all know the rules.

If I worked for the TSA, I would probably get frustrated at people who either didn't notice, or simply ignored the 50 announcements and 100 signs leading up to the security checkpoint that clearly outline the rules.

HAHA...That's funny. I saw them the other day and thought maybe jetblue had shut down and had taken over the airport security detail.

HAHA ouch.....

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Actually I agree with you on the TSA uniform subject. They are employed and they have a uniform to wear. Not their fault if it is silly looking.

No - the airlines are not the military. But most places have standards of wear if there is a uniform for the job. You are in a standard uniform and I suspect that there actually are some type of regulations for wear of said uniform. Personally - if I have a uniform on and I'm suppose to wear the hat (cover) indoors - that is going to take quite some time to get use to that one!

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Actually I agree with you on the TSA uniform subject. They are employed and they have a uniform to wear. Not their fault if it is silly looking.

No - the airlines are not the military. But most places have standards of wear if there is a uniform for the job. You are in a standard uniform and I suspect that there actually are some type of regulations for wear of said uniform. Personally - if I have a uniform on and I'm suppose to wear the hat (cover) indoors - that is going to take quite some time to get use to that one!

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The hat is optional at my company :D

And at mine the hat is required, and in station, we have the hat police to ensure it's worn. Unlike the military, covers are worn indoors, you can remove it if you're seated, same goes for your blazer, but if standing, you wear it. I think a lot of people make fun of the pilots because we spend so much time trying to "not be that guy" that when you see someone in uniform, you think "he must think he's sooooooo cool." I know i've had to stop on numerous occasions and been in uniform. As stewie said "what of it".

On the TSA uniforms, when I first saw them in STL a couple weeeks ago i was actually impressed. For the individuals who are in decent shape, it looked pretty sharp. They were also wearing the dark ties, which at all the outstations i went to, ties were not worn, which looked way to relaxed. Much more professional than the old white shirts, least i think so.

Well there you go.........seems prettty simple when it put it that way. Anyone who makes fun of the person that is doing what is required is that same person who made fun of people in high school for no reason either. Some people just like to make others the butt of the joke.

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