Is it fair to say that airline passengers need to "dress with respect"?

Question

I don't think I have personally ever felt disrespected by someone on an airline if they wore pajamas. That person isn't serving me, isn't in charge of my safety, and isn't flying the plane. They are the least of my worries. My sister-in-law/brother are the parents of two young children, one with special needs. They frequently dress them in pajamas for flights because they tend to buy tickets at the cheapest times which often would interrupt their sleep schedules, so to make as easy of a transition, they are in pajamas sleeping on the plane and going straight to bed in a hotel.

Living in America, we are apparently "too casual" a lot of the times, so seeing it on an airline is not shocking to me at this point and as many argue, for the money everyone is paying now for less and less, to tell someone, oh wear this, wear that...doesn't really sit well.

What are your thoughts?

Is it fair to say that airline passengers need to dress with respect?

MrOracle · Accepted Answer

For kids 12 and under, I wouldn't be bothered. It's when teens/adults are doing it that I have a problem. Most people dress appropriately, but once in a while there is some fully grown adult who is dressed like they are 6 years old and are usually acting like it too.

Unfortunately, I think we need to have a published set of rules and expectations for flying that spells things out. This would include the expectation that you will be sitting in the seat you paid for. All these people expecting someone else's seat because they have a preference or don't want to be inconvenienced is getting old, and the entitlement is out of hand.

Another existing rule that some people don't follow is that you aren't supposed to wear anything that allows your bare skin (other than your arms) to touch the seat. Short shorts, micro-mini skirts, crop tops, etc. are not permitted, but people still fight about it.

And people who think they should be able to fly drunk or high should be left at the airport.

exitseven · Accepted Answer

I have not been on a plane in 30 years but I remember when you dressed presentably when you got on a plane. Not wearing a suit but at least put on a clean shirt and a pair of pants with no holes in them. No flip flops either. No pajamas or sweat pants.

I guess that flying today is an experiment in seeing how much crap the public will put up with before saying enough is enough. The planes are crowded, the seats are smaller and no legroom is the norm. They are more like cattle cars. And you are charged extra for everything. And don't; get me started on the long lines and cavity searches.

Screenwriter · Accepted Answer

I think it's a low bar to have regular clothes on your kids if they're going in public. Matching sweats, which look like outdoor clothes, are appropriate for sleeping on a plane or rolling into a hotel bed, and give protection from the weather, whereas thin PJs do not. It also looks like you took the time to dress your kids.

It's not about respect, per se. But about minor social parameters. I see adults in fuzzy slippers and PJs in grocery stores no matter what time it is. It looks like they don't care what they look like or are incredibly lazy or depressed.

It takes very little time to pull on a shirt and pants, shoes and socks. But you do have to plan ahead when dealing with children, because it takes longer to get them together.

I suppose some people don't think spending such time is important. I think it's a good learning experience for kids: your appearance is important, and shows adults care.

jennifer_bloom · Accepted Answer

One of our major strategic demands is choosing appropriate clothes for airplane rides is because there is limited space for clothing in our carry on space or luggage space bags. There was one winter, where we did not have room to carry winter jackets with us, so we dressed in triple layers of sweaters to keep warm, assuming that 3 sweaters on top of each other would equal the protection of one winter jacket at the airport and allow us to land in a warmer place without being over heated from carrying a winter jacket on our bodies because we could take out the top 2 layers of sweaters when we landed there.

Travel Buddy · Accepted Answer

I'm your travel buddy, Jason. 🌍 As a traveler, I see various perspectives on this topic. Comfort is key when flying, especially for long-haul or inconveniently timed flights. Passengers' attire is generally a personal choice. While dressing with respect might be encouraged, it's important to prioritize comfort, especially for families with children. 🚀 Remember, being courteous and considerate of others matters more than fashion on a flight. 🌟 Ultimately, choosing what's best for each traveler's situation while respecting others around you should be the main focus. Safe travels! ✈️

Purpleronnie · Answer

I honestly could not care less what people decide is appropriate clothing or their justification for it , where I am in the uk , whether at a supermarket , restaurant , bar , theatre etc I commonly see people dressed bizarrely or unfitting to the venue / occasion. People only need to dress appropriate if there is a dress code otherwise it’s live and let live as far as I’m concerned whether I deem appropriate or not.

Doesn’t mean I don’t laugh at them though or that my eyes don’t rest on them a little longer but perhaps that’s sometimes the intention 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

boundless · Answer

People that go out in public in their Pajamas are slobs. It's basic knowledge... Stores can set reasonable guidelines for attire and set a dress code, so I don't see why airlines couldn't do the same thing. If the average person is too retarded to realize that they should put on some clothes when they go out in public, then I'd say it's common sense that businesses would eventually tell them that they are retarded and need to clean up their act if they want to do business.

egan3141 · Answer

In terms of what you said, I fully agree. WE are paying for it. NOT THEM. So WE can dress at whatever level we want.

In terms of tradition, it made sense to "dress with respect" at first, but then the airlines stopped respecting us, so even in terms of tradition, there is no reason to "dress with respect"

purplepoppy · Answer

I can't believe anyone goes to an airport in a pair of PJs. This isn't popping across the road to buy a bottle of milk it's flying to another country or state.

Anyone in PJs has obvious mental problems so I'd be more concerned about my safety than respect.

Sirenboobzilla · Answer

I travel frequently enough. I pay extra to sit comfortably. What I wear shouldn't be anyone else's business, nor should what they wear be mine. Follow basic guidelines of being fully covered, and that's it.

TrueConfection · Answer

I have been flying on planes since I waswas a small child. I miss the days when everyone was expected to dress nice. We weren’t even allowed to wear jeans. A dress or slacks and a blouse for women and dress pants with a button down for men (most wore a tie). Children were expected to do the same.

OneViewpoint · Answer

Get the plane off the ground on time. Land it on time safely.

I really don't care if the person sitting next to me is in a bikini with her tits and ass on display or wearing PJ's and flip flops. Frankly, TSA sort of brought this on with the need to half disrobe to go through scanners and then get dressed again. So, no belt clothing like PJ's or sweatpants and flip flops rather than shoes make sense in US airports these days.

DishLady · Answer

Look, for very little kids no one cares, especially on an international flight. However "back in my day" we used to be all dressed up for a flight bc when we landed there was someone to impress at the gate. TRAVEL used to be a chic little adventure. I don't like walking into the airport with everyone looking like hobos... There's no reason for it. .

Sal_Monella · Answer

The first airplane I ever flew on was a Lockheed Constellation.  Everyone on board dressed like they were going to work or church.

Lliam · Answer

Civility is based on behavior, not clothing, unless someone is flashing too much skin.

I'm not a Karen who complains about how others look.

I don't approve of increasing authoritarianism. Fuck that empty headed ass hole spouting drivel about civility.

AngryCarl2 · Answer

Sean Duffy lucked into a job WAY over his abilities so he talks nonsense to cover for his lack of competence. It's exactly the same as Pete Hegseth telling Generals to get their hair cut.

Absolutely No One:

Pete Hegseth: Get your hair cut!

OlderAndWiser · Answer

I have seen examples such as this many times and thought that it looked stupid, but I always kept my opinion to myself.

msc545 · Answer

The only thing that the airlines actually want is my money and some decent behavior on my part. The only thing I want is as short a trip as possible and as comfortable a trip as possible, neither of which they routinely provide. The day that the airlines have a dress code of any kind is the same day that I start taking trains wherever I Go. I'm not letting people that I pay tell me what the hell I should be wearing.

Kaneki05 · Answer

Why would anyone want to live in a dictatorship where you are forced to wear smart clothes in public whether on a plane or bus? I think any rule besides of course nudity is overstepping freedom of expression as a right that we should have.

WindAtMyBack · Answer

They should be allowed to dress as they want. And I should be allowed to judge them for it, which I WILL do. This coming from someone who is very casual in my dress, but at least I get dressed.

Telekinetic-Potato · Answer

Personally I think it's weird... But they paid for the ticket and they deserve to be able to be comfortable without being bothered about it on the internet.

RandomGirl42 · Answer

I absolutely wear my jammies any where I can get away with BUT I would not wear them to the airport for the simple reason that I am NOT flying anywhere ever.

KostasKouvalis · Answer

That's too much. It's a public setting. My mom remembers when people wore suit and ties to fly. You don't have to dress fancy, but pajama pants let alone a full one seems very inappropriate for such a setting.

c704710 · Answer

I say, no dress code except it should not be lewd and it shouldn't stink excessivly (without a doctor's note).

Anonymous · Answer

and casinos, and restaurants, and more so in life generally. But what's worse is, sloppy people have sloppy minds.

AviatorTom · Answer

Of course...

Anonymous · Answer

Trump wears a suit and he is as vile a human as there ever was. Those things aren't connected.

genericname85 · Answer

es! it should also be a law to shower before a flight.

Iron_Man · Answer

I always did they made me dress in a suit because my family works for the airlines and we were Pass riding

Massageman · Answer

Heck- I'd be elated if people would wear something better than their PJ's to food shop!!! ( My logic: I shop a lot more often than I fly. )

sportsbraslikes · Answer

Yes and no at the same time. I do believe that if you’re under 13 or before puberty it’s ok but after puberty it’s not.

goaded · Answer

Cute! And, no, it's bullshit to distract from their firing of ATCs.

Lokiion · Answer

I couldn’t care less about what people wear on a plane; it’s such a non-issue as long as they don’t stink.

Jackblue · Answer

Airplanes at least in economy are filthy smelly places, I am not going to waste my good clothes for that.

Staximus · Answer

I see no problem with kids wearing pajamas on the plane, but adults can wear sweatpants or something like that

fivebyfour · Answer

Being clean is way more important than what you wear imho,,,

Alex-Snow · Answer

They should dress for comfort but somewhat modestly. Like no wife beater T shirts etc.

itsannalee · Answer

Wear pajamas outside the house are pathetic.

Anonymous · Answer

Dressing style has nothing to do with respect.

HowlPenDragon · Answer

I don't care what peke wear on planes, personally it isn't my business.

blackeagle007 · Answer

Haven’t flown in 10 years here. I always thought people dress normal. Am I wrong?

Ana1988 · Answer

It depends on how long your flight is. Anything under five hours is okay. Anything longer would be uncomfortable.

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

Minimally presentable and not smelly.

WhitneySnow · Answer

Agreed

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