Kilts and airplanes

[BruceK]

Has anyone flown recently whilst kilted? Unfortunately I may have to make a long cross country trip and would prefer to go kilted because of the comfort. I would expect that kilts with buckles might cause a problem ("Please remove the kilt and place it on the belt to be X-rayed") but I would think that a casual kilt such as a USA Kilt or Sport Kilt would be less of a problem.

[Perldog007]

Bruce,

Sometimes you can call up and ask the security people, or drop by (not during peak times) and get the info str8 from the screeners.

I don't think metal that small would matter, but have heard reports of the sensitivity being turned way up on the detectors.

If I was going kilted, I would try to visit the airport first and ask the security people before trying to board. A USAK casual would be a good choice from what I have read about them here.

But as an old security guard, I might try asking the folks themselves.

Best ---

Doug

[cessna152towser]

I've travelled on airliners through major English airports in both my Freedom Kilts or in a denim Union Kilt several times this year. Had to remove my belt and sporran to go through security otherwise no problems. However I wear these no-traditional Kilts without kilt pins and would be interested to hear how others handle the issue of kilt pins on a traditional tartan wool kilt. One solution I've seen is a sew on patch in place of the usual kilt pin.

[BruceK]

The kilts I would be planning on wearing would have no metal in them (no buckles). And removing the sporran and belt would not be a problem. I would probably have less metal on me wearing a kilt than I would if I were wearing jeans.

Thanks!

[prb]

With the current "one item of hand luggage only" rules, you may need to be careful about your sporran. Is it a bag, or is it part of your clothing? The answer is for the security personnel on duty to decide, and will depend on how kilt-aware they are. If you intend to wear one, make sure it fits in whatever hand luggage you may be carrying. Obviously, you can avoid this issue entirely by not wearing one, if that is your bag.

When last I flew kilted + nightstalker sporran + shoulder bag, I had no trouble, but you never know.

[Kid Cossack]

I've only done it four or five times, but I've had no trouble with the sporran and a carry-on. With a USAK casual, it's "easy squeezy, Lemon peasy."

[Riverkilt]

You won't freak out TSA folks, they're used to kilts.

Such a comfortable way to fly. Pick your most comfy kilt to fly in.

I like the Utilikilts Survival II model since the pockets snap off for the xray machine and I like to put the unsnapped pockets in the seat back for easy access and increased comfort while in the sardine seats.

You can also put your sporran stuff in your briefcase if you're carrying one. Wearing a vest with a lot of pockets is also a comfortable alternative to a sporran when flying.

But, whatever you decide, kilts aren't gonna phase the TSA crew.

Ron

[McClef]

Flown 4 times (within the UK) since they brought the rule in whilst kilted and not found any security claiming my sporran as a piece if hand luggage.

[Curnir]

I have 3 metal screws in my left hip. And as I am not sure on whether they will set the detector off, I half plan on wearing kilt the next time I go to the US.

To make it easier to show them I am not hiding any weapons.

[anythingshiny]

ill back up ron on the UK survival...ive flown several times in it..no issues with security at all and the pockets were nice to detach...had to watch "getting comfy"..i like a window and one foot wedged up tween the seat and the cabin wall..but i just toggled it closed and had no worries.