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Old Dec 6, 2010, 11:51 pm
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jbart74
 
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Originally Posted by richard
no foot odor whatsover.
Originally Posted by LAX
I think a lot of people are missing the point. They are asking questions to see if the FA was justified in requiring you put on your shoes. However, whatever justification there may be, claiming it as a "FAA regulation" is simply indefensible unless it's clearly in the regulation.

LAX
Sorry Richard, but I had to ask. As I stated, I can be that offender so it was a reasonable question. And LAX, I agree with your comment. I hadn't missed that point, but was looking for some/any explanation for the FA's actions. Both the TSA and the airlines love to use the line that "this is an FAA regulation," in order to get us all to comply with whatever they deem reasonable or appropriate.

I'm still wondering, after 8 flights these past few weeks hearing the GA's tell me over the intercom that "FAA requires that all passengers may only carry one bag and one personal item onboard the aircraft." I never violate this rule as it has been in effect by the airlines long before the TSA came into existence (I am not confusing the TSA with the FAA) but it strikes me as odd that this is the new line over the past few years concerning carry-ons. Anyone have more info on that? Is it really an FAA rule?

JB
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