I have flown kilted numerous times. In preparation for the US security procedures, I always remove belt, sporran, shoes, flashes (the garter clip sets off the metal detectors), and watch. It is handy to put the watch in the sporran and send it through the XRAY. Also, no pocket full of change to dump out. Bit of a hassle, but I just allow time for it.

The buckles on one kilt always set off the metal detector, and I get the wand treatment. The last few times (with that kilt) out of Dallas / Ft. Worth airport, I've gotten the full pat-down treatment also. I do have a couple of SWKs, but I haven't worn them traveling, so I don't know if the buckles have the type of metal which would set off the metal detectors or not.

Since the buckles set off the metal detectors, I recently had Rocky and Kelly make me up a semi-trad with velcro instead of buckles . . . this is now my traveling kilt. Once the belt, sporran, etc., are removed, I'm good to go. Works like a charm!!! Thanks, Rocky and Kelly!!

The second item, as mentioned, is smoothing out the pleats. This is sometimes a challenge. Sometimes, after the sweep, I find it necessary to try to discretely reach under my thighs and pull the pleats straight.

The last item for me is the air temperature in the plane . . . not usually a problem on US domestic flights, but when I went to Europe in May and June (10+ hour flights), I traveled in loose warmup trousers and a sweatshirt / fleece pullover. I still ended up using a blanket.

Hope this helps,
Mark