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Iindependent Reader reaction to this Debating airport dress codes Passenger behavior is no longer about leggings and pajamas, but about what it feels like to fly now.
For many, the debate turned into a broader reflection on what they saw as an increasingly dehumanizing travel experience—one in which civilization has long since been eroded. passenger Arrive at the gate.
Commentators think airline Airports have effectively “won” over actions that many now criticize, citing terminal overcrowding, poor communication, long queues and ruthless cost-cutting. In this case, readers say choosing comfort over appearance is common sense, not disrespectful.
Some said they now fly significantly less or only travel business classthey feel treated more like human beings — noting the irony of condemning pajamas when several premium airlines hand them out on night flights.
A reader poll reflected this divided sentiment. While the largest group favored “business casual, not pajamas,” nearly as many prioritized comfort or stated clothing It’s none of other people’s business, showing no interest Return to “golden age” standards.
Overall, readers disagreed about what people should wear, but mostly agreed on what needed improvement: not passenger wardrobes, but an industry that has normalized discomfort and seemed surprised when etiquette followed suit.
This is what you have to say:
Treat passengers like cattle
Maybe if airlines stopped treating people like cattle, kept them informed, stopped rushing people over, and stopped charging for everything… maybe people would feel and maybe behave a little more civilized in return.
Respect is mutual
Airlines get the respect they are given. Do you want etiquette? Let me share some first. What are airlines’ profit margins? If they could, they would push them higher, why? Because for enterprises, just being satisfied is not enough. Consumers have to set the standards because businesses don’t. There’s an old joke that it won’t be long before the likes of Ryanair introduce standing seats to accommodate more cargo and – ahem – passengers on their planes.
Complete travel troubles
I almost never flew anymore unless I had to, and then I flew corporate. Getting to the airport is a hassle and there’s constant traffic; there’s no help at check-in (self-service, anyone?); even if you fly corporate, there’s trouble with security and you’re tossed around and guilty until proven innocent; waiting in long lines to board the plane, looking for people who think jumping in line is a sport; boarding A flight is delayed, delayed or aborted; shuffling into a plane where there is little room for anything and squeezing into a seat that is probably suitable for someone with the frame and short legs of a two-year-old to a teenager – all this before sitting on the tarmac and watching your luggage get tossed and stepped on during the loading process. Who needs this? Of course I don’t think so.
Worse than a cow
Many people have pointed out that airlines and airports treat paying customers like cattle. I think we were actually treated worse than the cattle – at least the cattle were given enough space and food and water for the long journey. We won’t be forced to throw away food and water before boarding and then be lied to when it’s time to replace it!
air travel This is horrific – airlines and airports do this deliberately in pursuit of greater profits. But the worst bullies are the well-dressed ones—those who think their fame or wealth gives them the right to treat others as inferior.
Zero tolerance for bad behavior
The only way to bring civility back to flying is to have a zero-tolerance approach to drunken brawls and behavior that causes flights to be delayed or diverted. As for clothing, passengers must check in hours before their flight and sit in uncomfortable seats. Comfortable, easy-to-wash clothing is a must. You can tell whoever this guy was who wanted us all to dress up, he had a personal driver and never took any transportation other than first class.
feel proud of yourself
Pajamas, shorts, crewnecks, clogs, curlers are all loungewear that would look disgraceful on a multi-million pound plane. Please be sure to maintain a certain sense of etiquette and respect the image of yourself, others and the airline. Images are more important than you think. Learn to be proud of yourself!
Excellent personal hygiene
I really don’t like the dress code. Even though they sound good on the surface, they are difficult to write and follow uniformly. But it would be nice if people would go the extra mile and at least make sure it’s not more than 24 hours or more since the last shower before jumping into a cigar pipe in close proximity to other travelers.
If they wanted to go back to the golden age, they could start by eliminating first class. It’s the same for everything from health care to food – once first class shows up, everything else deteriorates. A major airline is trying to restrict entry from first class to cattle class and vice versa. They were inundated with complaints. Seems sitting in the front isn’t enough. You need to see those suffering cows so you can actually feel good about it.
Comfort trumps style
I prefer comfort to fashion.
Especially when you need to arrive at the airport two to three hours early and sit in cramped seats for hours.
Fly business class
I will never fly again unless absolutely necessary, in which case I fly business so I’m treated like a human being. I only go abroad about once every five years, but it’s worth it.
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