Originally Posted by
Mike Oxbig
I work for a large Biz Jet company in Europe and fly regularly with LH. I have no issue removing my jacket and epaulettes to use the lounge and remember being refused entry (in a very polite way) until I did so on my first occasion as a Frequent Traveller (LH Silver card). I also understand why I need to remove them onboard any carrier - you could be mistaken for part of the crew in an emergency.
I haven't removed my epaulettes on any airline so far, unless had them removed before boarding already (for other reasons).