Flying the Friendly Skies

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Its not so much the airline as TSA.

As I'm sure you have from flying kilted before, here's a few things I've learned to share in this thread (not all apply to a 5.11Tac).

The over all advice is that the kilt is not an excuse to have or carry anything on board that you otherwise would not to get through the TSA check.
- no kilt pin on the kilt. I've carried it as 'jewelry' in carryon or sporran, though could be a risk depending on type.
- If they are elastic flashes with metal clasp take them off during TSA
- definitely no sgian ..anywhere.. If no checked bags, leave it home. (if not a bladed one, your call/risk)
- belt off, sporran off and into the x-ray bin. Phone out.
- as for trousers, nothing that goes beep in any pockets
- be ready for the pat-down as buckles and such will likely beep
- the wand stance; one foot slightly ahead of the other. I found doing this without them asking is a bit of a signal that I've done this before, and it seems to go more smoothly.
- be polite, answer questions, and say thanks when they are done

Happy travels