[jolinar of malkshor]

Originally Posted by redforever

Yes, they have a right to practise their religion. BUT, they should also be cognizant of the fact that, in traditional garb, in the USA, in an airplane, there is a high likelihood that the passengers as well as the flight crew will be alarmed and come to the wrong conclusion.

Now, if according to them and their religion, they have to pray at certain times, then I think it is up to them to find flying arrangements whereby they do not have to say their prayers during the flight.

I think it just comes down to mutual respect, not respect of religion, but just plain old mutual respect. There are some who will be upset and find it a disturbance if someone starts singing the Lord's Prayer during a flight as well. It just comes down to realizing that in certain situations, you respect the privacy and space of others, especially within close quarters such as an airplane.

I agree.