Airlines are now telling you what to wear when you are flying the unfriendly skies - are you going to fly?

[legalboxers]

https://news.yahoo.com/leave-sweatpants-home-why-dress-091005968.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
Leave the sweatpants at home. Why we need a dress code for flying.

It's time for a dress code for airline passengers. Seriously.

Not the minimum standards that airlines bury deep within their ticket contracts, which say you can't board with bare feet or "patently offensive" clothing. An effective dress code – or at least a dress recommendation – would set standards for appropriate in-flight attire.

And surprisingly, many passengers would welcome it.

"I believe that the airlines should implement a basic dress code," said Jane Angelich, a frequent air traveler and executive coach from Palm Beach, Florida. "Air travelers would contribute to an overall pleasant and positive travel experience for themselves, the crew and their fellow passengers."

Here's the immediate appeal of a dress code: There's been a sharp decline of manners on board. The number of unruly passenger incidents shot up worldwide by 37% in 2022 from the year prior, according to a new report by the International Air Transport Association. The organization reported one unruly incident for every 568 flights last year, up from one per 835 flights in 2021.

Passengers and some psychologists believe that if people dress up before their flight, they might be more respectful – and less likely to lash out.

"When people dress better, they tend to behave better," said Thomas Plante, a psychology professor at Santa Clara University. "A dress code might help."

It's easier said than done. That's because it's surprisingly difficult to agree on what is – and isn't – appropriate. But it's an easier decision for an individual, because dressing up even a little for your flight can benefit you in several ways. So even if your airline doesn't adopt a dress code, maybe you should consider it.

No one is going to tell me what to wear and what to carry on an airplane! I will be a Karen / Ken

Did a Karen / Ken cry! Why do I have to be punished becaus someone else broke the law!

I will drive. and I will blame Biden for the gas prices, the price of food, and my inlaws who I hate..

Rules are made for a reason to be followed

[provokeesmokee]

I'm not really one for dress codes, but I've seen what recent years have done to air travel in person.

Dressing business casual sounds like a small price to pay to decrease the likelihood of Karens and make a better overall experience.

Though I think sweats should be allowed, or other athletic pants. They're most convenient for security checks and comfy for long flights.

But closed toed shoes, appropriate shirt? Required. And a hygiene check. And not allowing drunks onboard or sale of liquor.

And Karen behaviour=immediate no fly (temp list that requires extra security after you're removed).

[richardcory]

In coach on an airplane you are squished together for hours. It just seems reasonable to wear something mostly covering so you aren't trading sweat with your seat neighbor.

I'm not sure there really is a problem though - I fly a lot and I can' remember having seen anyone with really inappropriate clothing.

I always wear jeans, and a long sleeve casual work shirt. Obviously I shower before a long flight - but sometimes you have a 12 hour overwater followed by another flight and there really is no opportunity to bath until you get to your final destination.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

I wear warm-up pants, so if I rode on their plane will they judge me?

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Thanks for MHO :)

[bolverk]

There is no real need for a ‘dress code’, I travel Long haul at least 3-4 times a year for work I dress smart casual, I’ve never had any trouble with airport staff or cabin crew and been upgraded more than a few times,

But I’ve noticed that the rise in bad manners runs hand in hand with ‘Woke’ ideology, the number of unruly passenger incidents apparently shot up worldwide by 37% in 2022 from the year prior, the unruly passengers all seem to be from one demographic ‘The Entitled Ones’, it doesn’t matter their race White, Black, Asian, etc, it is obviously from their attitude the moment they step on the plane that they are going to be trouble, and it doesn’t make a difference how they’re dressed they can be in t-shirt/tracksuit bottoms or business suits, male or female, but it is the female passengers who kick off the most as they seem to think that people will let their behaviour slide or no one will physically restrain them.

[Likes2drive]

This reminds me of a saying, on the sign for a store, shirts and shoes required, but bras and panties are optional😊 I think casual attire is fine