has jumpseating changed (again)?

[atpcliff]

The TSA Nat'l standard is do not need to be in uniform, and do not need a "gate" pass.
HOWEVER, sometimes various airports/terminals do things there own thing and do not listen to TSA nat'l (much like the FAA and Regional Offices/FSDOs).

In terms of TSA/Security/Customs/Foreign Airports, etc. it is much easier in uniform and often saves a lot of time (and allows stuff like more carry-ons, higher carry-on weights, upgrades to 1st/Business Class, etc.).

If you are bothered in uniform, then don't wear one.

For me, the benefits outway the negatives, so I'm in uniform.

cliff
HSV

 

[meanstreak]

This happened to me in Atlanta a few weeks ago. They seem to change policy on a daily basis. I've been through there many times without a uniform and haven't had any problems since.

 

[Guppiedriver]

Some airports still require a boarding pass or jumpseat pass, (GEG comes to mind) even if you ARE in uniform and jumping.

GEG does not require a boarding pass or jumpseat form if you are in uniform.

 

[nwaf16dude]

I fought this for a while at my local airport. Uniform requirement seemed to depend on who was working at the time. I finally just gave up and started wearing the uniform all the time.

 

[Ronnie75]

Wearing a uniform sucks if you are on a transcon commute. Forget about it...

 

[SpyFlysDOTs]

GEG does not require a boarding pass or jumpseat form if you are in uniform.

Good to hear.
In the past, the several times I jumped from there, that jumpseat request form was required.

I also agree, just go in uniform...usually problem solved.

 

[nwaf16dude]

Wearing a uniform sucks if you are on a transcon commute. Forget about it...

True... I usually carry a shirt to change into after I get through security, but this time of year I don't bother since I have to drag the double-breasted U-boat commander jacket around anyway.

 

[cactusboy53]

thanks man, seems like the system as as broken as ever... /sigh

When you Deadhead for company business, what is the uniform? Many FOM's state that "business casual" is acceptable (hence in uniform). I sometimes will carry that with my ID. It usually works.