Airport Security vs. Rock Bands that have to fly Commercial
My band is not a band that can get their own plane like Iron Maiden. We have to fly commercial. Why is it such a god damn pain to fly?
-Rylan. Philly, PA
Oh yeah. I’ve seen guys like you there. Here’s the deal:
1) If you’re body looks like it got attacked by a tackle box, remove all of the jewelry BEFORE you get the airport. There is also no reason to wear 3 studded belts, a neck collar, and chains to fly to the next city. I’m sure you look really hardcore onstage but you’re sitting on a flight for 3 hours and going through multiple check points with metal detectors, time to be normal.
2) Don’t be drunk, high, and stupid. It might be cute onstage for your fans but not for the security men with stun guns who have been working the past eight hours straight.
3) “Carry on” means carry on. Not that Marshall bottom you love so much. What they say is what they mean, if it can’t get into that clear carryon box, it’s not walking on the plane with you.
4) If you’re lucky enough to have a tour manager have him pre-check everyone in. He can manage all the documents and be able to give everyone their stuff at security. Make him the last person through in case there are any problems. He should also have copies of everyone passports, tickets, and anything else associated with the trip.
5) Yes you have to go through like everyone else. Don’t wait for the second before you get to the scanners and metal detectors to take off your shoes, belt, or take your keys out of your jacket. There are real grownups there that know how to fly and don’t want to wait for you.
6) Be polite. I know you’re a rockstar but Slash doesn’t even throw up in airports anymore. Acting like a spoiled singer will get you no where in life, especially in an airport. The better behaved you are the smoother the experience it will be.
7) Finally, don’t get too drunk on the plane because you probably have to go to work when you land, you’re not on vacation.
