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Originally Posted by aviatorhi
Spoken like a bunch of people who have never needed to commute internationally.
Actually there are quite a few here who work internationally (myself included). Some of us have been doing it for a long time.
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Originally Posted by aviatorhi
As a rule of thumb, domestically, I suggest keeping your ID on but tucked into a shirt pocket. Other crews are smart enough to figure this out and you don't look like a douche to those who don't know. There is a noticeable difference in how you're treated.
Domestically, if you're jumpseating, you'll be wearing your ID, often in uniform, or at least in uniform with epaulets removed, or appropriate travel attire. If you're ticketed, then it really makes no difference: the ID becomes irrelevant.
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Originally Posted by aviatorhi
Internationally (on a jumpseat or ticket) you need to play it by ear. But if you want to guarantee yourself a nightmare be sure to wear civvies going to KWI on a paid ticket.
How do you think all the passengers in civilian attire get treated, who aren't crew members, and who don't have a crew ID? You'll get treated the same.
Last time I came through Kuwait, I was ticketed on KLM, and they didn't want to let my flight case on board as checked baggage. I politely explained that it was my flight case, computer and gear in side, and it normally went in the overhead as carry on. They refused. I offered an ID and asked about putting it in the closet, which often happens. No joy. They couldn't have cared less about the flight case or ID. Checked it or leave it behind. Such is life.
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Originally Posted by aviatorhi
I wouldn't suggest this on personal travel though as a matter of protocol... just work travel (paid or jumpseat).
If you're jumpseating, you're jumpseating.
If you're on a paid ticket, you're like everyone else on board who also paid to be there.
11-24-2023
