Originally Posted by
milepig
Does the OP have it backwards somehow? You are generally instructed to take OFF a bulky coat not to leave it on??
Originally Posted by
Artpen100
It is Precheck. They often tell me I can keep my coat on - I don't though, and take it off since the pockets are full of metal and electronics (the same reason I take off my belt with the metal buckle).
I was talking about pre. At least at ORD the general rule is you can leave on something like a suit jacket but heavier stuff needs to come off.