Flying en femme Dallas to Brimingham

[divamissz]

I'm thinking about taking the plunge and flying en femme to Southern Comfort. The cheapest flights I can get are on Southwest to Birmingham, AL and then drive to Atlanta. I was curious if anyone has flown through either Dallas Love Field or Birmingham? Specifically, issues with staff, TSA, did you find any non-gender bathrooms (can't find any on either airport's websites). Any advice, suggestions, etc. are welcome!

[CallMeMeg]

I haven't been here long, but I bet TxKimberly has flown from Dallas. Birmingham shouldn't be a problem ~ go on the airplane and wait until you're in your room. You're like me I guess: I have so far avoided using the ladies'.

I just had my first "flying pretty" experience, from DC to Topeka. Everything went smoothly and I had a great time. I journaled it in http://youCanCallMeMeg.blogspot.com. Y'know, I've mentioned this so many times I feel like I'm an ad for myself. :)

[AKAMichelle]

I am preparing to fly from Denver to Chicago on Monday. Something which I have never done before. I don't expect any problems. I also just finished driving from Denver to Dallas. That was a long drive through redneck country and I am still here to tell about it. Just be careful. There are a lot of older convenience stores which have unisex bathrooms in them which will work. Just be careful and mostly enjoy the trip.

[CallMeMeg]

Michelle, I hadn't thought of that. Also gas stations and the attached inconvenience stores often have single-stall restrooms.

[michellebesweet]

I fly into Dallas often, but in male mode. I have never seen any transgender dressers in the airport during my travels. I have not seen any transgender or single bathrooms either. I would be very cautious with TSA in Dallas, they enjoy their jobs too much. I see them get very tough on travelers. They may just give you a hard time just for fun. I will be traveling to Dallas next week. I will check for you and see if I can observe more for you.

[divamissz]

Heya!

I'm originally from B'ham.

There were no non-gender bathrooms the last time I was at airport, and I doubt that has changed. My few experiences with the staff were all positive although I have never been there (or anywhere) en femme. Atlanta is just a short 2 hour drive from there. Couldn't tell ya bout Dallas, though.

I can, however, say that I am ridiculously jealous of u :tongueout

<sigh>. Maybe I can attend next year.

Thanks Penny! That Birmingham is a two hour drive is why I'm willing to do it. Though I have to remember that I'm changing time zones, so the eastbound trip will be an extra hour.


I haven't been here long, but I bet TxKimberly has flown from Dallas. Birmingham shouldn't be a problem ~ go on the airplane and wait until you're in your room. You're like me I guess: I have so far avoided using the ladies'.

I just had my first "flying pretty" experience, from DC to Topeka. Everything went smoothly and I had a great time. I journaled it in http://youCanCallMeMeg.blogspot.com. Y'know, I've mentioned this so many times I feel like I'm an ad for myself. :)

I'm hoping that Kimberly has flown through DAL but since she's in Austin I doubt it. I prefer not to have to use the rest room on the plane-they're always cramped and I don't feel like attracting more attention than I need to.


I fly into Dallas often, but in male mode. I have never seen any transgender dressers in the airport during my travels. I have not seen any transgender or single bathrooms either. I would be very cautious with TSA in Dallas, they enjoy their jobs too much. I see them get very tough on travelers. They may just give you a hard time just for fun. I will be traveling to Dallas next week. I will check for you and see if I can observe more for you.

The TSA agents at DAL seem a bit more aggressive than the ones at DFW; thanks for confirming this. Thanks for being my spy :)

[julie w]

I thought TSA are only intrested in security not what you look like ,I have
seen Three trans people at airports now I read all easy the only thing I would worry about
are peoples stares and the washroom if you don't pass well

[TxKimberly]

I've flown through both, and I've flown FROM both (meaning my trip started there).
DFW does have a few family bathrooms but they don't have one at each set of bathrooms like some airports do. It's been a while, so I couldn't tell you where it was, but there should be a map of the airport inside the terminal and it will show you where to find the Family/Handicapped restrooms.
While I have flown in and out of Birmingham, it has also been a while, and I don't recall if they had a gender nuetral bathroom at all. Sorry! I CAN tell you that I had no trouble getting through security!

[divamissz]

I've flown through both, and I've flown FROM both (meaning my trip started there).
DFW does have a few family bathrooms but they don't have one at each set of bathrooms like some airports do. It's been a while, so I couldn't tell you where it was, but there should be a map of the airport inside the terminal and it will show you where to find the Family/Handicapped restrooms.
While I have flown in and out of Birmingham, it has also been a while, and I don't recall if they had a gender nuetral bathroom at all. Sorry! I CAN tell you that I had no trouble getting through security!

Thanks Kimberly! I'm going to fly up in drab because I am leaving really early in the morning, so I'll check out Love Field and Birmingham and then decide if I want to "fly pretty" on the way back.