Wearing ID while non-rev

[generaltso]

Why do I see this so much? What is the purpose of wearing your ID badge around your neck while you are nonreving? You just want to make sure people know you work for the airlines, and that you are special?

If anything, I don't want people to know I am nonreving.

People that do this just scream doche-bag.

 

[G2T]

Why do I see this so much? What is the purpose of wearing your ID badge around your neck while you are nonreving? You just want to make sure people know you work for the airlines, and that you are special?

If anything, I don't want people to know I am nonreving.

People that do this just scream doche-bag.

I think people who spend too much time worrying about what others do, like wearing ids while nonreving, need to find a hobby. WHO CARES!

 

[crashpad]

Actually, pilots that wear their "IDs around their neck" on one of those long colorful lanyards advertising their union or company scream;
"I'm not just an airline pilot....I'm a blue collar Dip-$hit"!!!!

 

[The Drizzle]

I love irrational dislikes.

 

[flyjumpseat]

Wow, what crawled up your backside and died?

I wear my badge while traveling so the flight attendants know who I am, where I am, and that I will help in an event that may require assistance.

You may not want anyone to know who you are and that is your choice.

In my travels, I have heard from FAs of several airlines - that they appreciate knowing that there is one more airline employee on board, that knows what is going on in case of an emergency.

My badge is on when I board, say hi to the FAs, and take my seat. Then the badge goes in my pocket. When the flight is done, I may or may not clip it back on as I walk out the door saying thanks to the crew.

I will continue to be polite to the crew - you do what you want.

 

[spiffomatic]

my god, get off your high horse ego-boy!

perhaps it's just easier to get through security, especially when you've got bags in both hands, etc.

perhaps it just doesn't matter either way.

perhaps it's just easier than taking it out 4 times for ticket counter, security once or twice, and then the gate.

perhaps they don't take my toothpaste at some airports with it on, even if i'm not in uniform.

perhaps some people (myself excluded) carry their passport, medical and licenses with it also.

perhaps you should take up pottery or knitting or a hobby other than criticizing.

 

[mynameisjim]

I laugh when I see people wearing their ID around the airport when they non-rev. Hopefully people laugh at me when I'm in full uniform just to keep my shaving cream.

 

[Pattern-Master]

While jumpseating, yes. Non-reving, no.

 

[twinbeech]

I used to go incognito, but with the new TSA regs, it's much easier to just go in uniform. If you are already in uniform, what's the difference if you wear your id or not?

 

[lindsaya99]

This is the worst thread to ever be started on Flightinfo. We are all dumber for having read this. You are awarded no points and may God have mercy on your soul.

 

[Amish RakeFight]

Well if you're above it all, then keep it tucked away. Seems quite childish to rant about ID badges being displayed.

The truth is that you probably have such a hard-on for the badge that you repress the violent inner urge to wear it, and chastise those who do when non-reving. These individuals may wear it out of practicality, yet you feel that there is more meaning behind why one does it. You yourself are ashamed of your desires and so you make it a point not to wear it and find extreme fault in those who do.

 

[LR25]

Several reasons for uniforms, ID's etc;

TSA, crews dropping airplanes off and are airlining out right away, letting flight crews know your onboard.


People that are so narrow minded scream doosh bag.

 

[Dirty Sanchez]

1. Seat in first/business

2. Food

3. Free drinks

What other reasons do you need to wear your id?

 

[CrownandCoke]

This is the worst thread to ever be started on Flightinfo. We are all dumber for having read this. You are awarded no points and may God have mercy on your soul.

ding ding ding

 

[gooseman13]

I agree with the sanchez. I have gotten onboard with my ID on while non-revving and had FA's say to me "theres a seat for you right here (in first)."

 

[Kaman]

I wear mine on the VERY rare times that I non-rev out of uniform for a couple of practical reasons. I wind up having to take my wallet out of my pocket and get it out. This sounds simple, but ever travel alone with a 3-year old? Just being able to flash it makes things easier all the way across the board. And, at most airports I can keep my "gels". If you knew how "non-standard" I am with the wearing of the uniform then you'd crawl back in your ******************************-bag. I wore the uniform of the United States Navy for 20 years and I don't have to justify myself to some snot-nosed college boy.

Chiao

 

[rickair7777]

I wear mine on the VERY rare times that I non-rev out of uniform for a couple of practical reasons. I wind up having to take my wallet out of my pocket and get it out. This sounds simple, but ever travel alone with a 3-year old? Just being able to flash it makes things easier all the way across the board. And, at most airports I can keep my "gels". If you knew how "non-standard" I am with the wearing of the uniform then you'd crawl back in your ******************************-bag. I wore the uniform of the United States Navy for 20 years and I don't have to justify myself to some snot-nosed college boy.

Chiao

Hooya.

 

[dixieflyer]

Wow, what crawled up your backside and died?

I wear my badge while traveling so the flight attendants know who I am, where I am, and that I will help in an event that may require assistance.

You may not want anyone to know who you are and that is your choice.

In my travels, I have heard from FAs of several airlines - that they appreciate knowing that there is one more airline employee on board, that knows what is going on in case of an emergency.

My badge is on when I board, say hi to the FAs, and take my seat. Then the badge goes in my pocket. When the flight is done, I may or may not clip it back on as I walk out the door saying thanks to the crew.

I will continue to be polite to the crew - you do what you want.

What a tool!

 

[COOPERVANE]

Decreased TSA hassles at some places, free drinks, headphones, business class, and I keep the WHOLE can of coke!!

Plus the FA's let me borrow their "getting your real estate liscense" books

 

[The Drizzle]

I wear mine on the VERY rare times that I non-rev out of uniform for a couple of practical reasons. I wind up having to take my wallet out of my pocket and get it out. This sounds simple, but ever travel alone with a 3-year old? Just being able to flash it makes things easier all the way across the board. And, at most airports I can keep my "gels". If you knew how "non-standard" I am with the wearing of the uniform then you'd crawl back in your ******************************-bag. I wore the uniform of the United States Navy for 20 years and I don't have to justify myself to some snot-nosed college boy.

Chiao

while i agree with your post, you must be a peach to fly with.

 

[Abbey]

Nothing makes pax more comfortable than seeing a guy in first sipping on a refreshing scotch with his CREW necklace on.

I airline ALOT and am hard pressed to tell you the last plane I rode on that was big enough to have a first class for the free drinks.

 

[dnkt]

Because they want everyone to know that they are a big airline pilot making $18,000 a year living in the basement of mom's house.

 

[FlySacto]

1. Seat in first/business

2. Food

3. Free drinks

What other reasons do you need to wear your id?

Once seated the badge goes into the shirt pocket. Sanchez, you forgot the two or three "extra" bottles of good wine at the end of the flight from the FA's to stuff in your carry on.

 

[Skaff]

The back of my badge says " This badge must be prominently displayed on the assigned person hereon at all times when in the AOA". Your ignorance in fun for all of us. Keep it up.

Why do I see this so much? What is the purpose of wearing your ID badge around your neck while you are nonreving? You just want to make sure people know you work for the airlines, and that you are special?

If anything, I don't want people to know I am nonreving.

People that do this just scream doche-bag.

 

[LARRY H. JUNIOR]

you are an ass *(&^.

when you NON rev, you are a guest. it is only appropriate to tell the f/a and wear your id.
who do you fly for anyway, with 2000 hours, you know everything. come talk to me at 15,000, i'll teach you a few

 

[Speedtape]

Most airlines tell non-revs to be discreet and not draw attention to themselves. The last thing a flight attendant cares about is whether you are a non-rev. She justs wants to do her job without interference or hassle and wants non-revs to behave.

Maybe, you should wear those Superman Pajamas the next time you non-rev. Then, the Flight Attendants will know that everything is going to be alright!

 

[Dubya]

Yeah..and all these ******************************s wearing belts and shoes. What's up with that. Are you too cool to walk barefooted through the airport? Afraid your pants are going to fall down? Wussies.

W

 

[sweptback]

The back of my badge says " This badge must be prominently displayed on the assigned person hereon at all times when in the AOA". Your ignorance in fun for all of us. Keep it up.

You're not in a SIDA area in the terminal. Ever notice how all your passengers aren't wearing badges too?

 

[cjdriver]

This must be the tool thread.

 

[Dodge]

The back of my badge says " This badge must be prominently displayed on the assigned person hereon at all times when in the AOA". Your ignorance in fun for all of us. Keep it up.

As sweptback points out, pax don't have to have a SIDA badge. Better get airport security to arrest the thousands of pax milling around on the ramps boarding/deplaning all the RJ's.

Good thread.