Breast Binding and airtravel

hmm, good questions. if its only for that short amount of time i don't see why it would be a problem. I've looked it up some (yay google), but nothing has said anything about not doing it.

 

yeah I read about that. I mean if you want to chance it then go ahead. If worse comes to shove, just go to the airplane bathroom and take it off.

 

No it is not safe, because of the changes in pressure. I haven't done this, but I wouldn't risk it.

 

hmm, that does make sense

 

I've heard the pressure argument is not true (though I can't think of where I read it) because the cabin is pressurized for the sole purpose of making sure the pressure doesn't change enough for it to be dangerous.

Flying can still be stressful on your body, so I wouldn't recommend it for longer flights, and I wouldn't recommend it if you're a person who usually has trouble (gets lightheaded, airsick, anything like that) on airplanes, but since it's just 1.5 hours it should be fine.

Regarding the TSA, at most, they'll be confused and you'll get patted down. It could be a hassle, but they should let you wear it.

 

I think you'd be okay because of the flight duration, but I never took into account the air pressure changes.

 

Since a airplane cabin is pressurized to normal ground pressure the pressure thing is not a problem, except in the rare case of rapid decompression
The pressure will vary when landing or taking off but the difference is so little it doesn't matter. (the worst that can happen is you will feel your ears..)
So that's not an issue. TSA will probably ask questions or get you padded down or something but it's totally not illegal to wear a binder.
So it should be ok to wear it on a plane.
And like others already said, if it doesn't feel good, just go to the toilet and take it off.

 

I would be sure to disclose it to the TSA. I've heard some people having issues with the TSA making a big deal out of them wearing a binder on a plane. If you disclose it to them, you should be fine. Also, if you do have to be patted down, you can choose to have the person that pats you down be the same gender as you identify. Here is a link to the TSA regulations on transgender travelers.

Also, the pressure changes are minimal enough in a plane that I don't think that would cause any issues.

 

I say, have a safe trip, young man. And don't forget gum for takeoff and landing.

 

I've flown many times wearing my binder - it didn't occur to me that it could be a problem except for the length of the flight. I've never had a problem even on longer flights (up to 8 hours). The screeners have read me as male recently and they are alerted that there is something on my chest, but they pat the area with the back of their hand and send me on my way. When I was read as female they seemed not to even notice. I've never told them I wear a binder and always figured that if they were confused or asked I could tell them then, especially since the people I've traveled with do not know I bind my chest.

I wouldn't worry too much and have a good flight!

 

I've worn mine. I tend to get patted down on the chest more often when I do so, but only through the body scanners not the metal detectors. They're respectful when patting people down and some something like "You're good, sir" last time they patted me down. I personally don't see the need to tell them. But I haven't had anything unusual happen and I guess if there's the possibility it's something to think about.

 

I've worn binders on flights all the way up to 8 hours without any problems, but you should probably factor in your own comfort to how long you can wear it. And like others have said, air cabins are designed to be pressurized at around normal levels so that shouldn't be a problem.

Personally, I always opt for a pat down due to political reasons, and no one's said anything so far. Though the TSA agent doing the patting down did seem awfully confused at my absence of breasts