Pyjama etiquette
May 6, 2012, 8:51 am
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Pyjama etiquette
First F later today, a 9pm departure. My main worry is re the pyjamas. Should I change right away and eat dinner in PJs or change after dinner? And do people generally change at seat or in the loo?
Please help - I am determined to get this right, especially as there may be celebrities I've never heard of on board.
Please help - I am determined to get this right, especially as there may be celebrities I've never heard of on board.
May 6, 2012, 8:55 am
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First F later today, a 9pm departure. My main worry is re the pyjamas. Should I change right away and eat dinner in PJs or change after dinner? And do people generally change at seat or in the loo?
Please help - I am determined to get this right, especially as there may be celebrities I've never heard of on board.
Please help - I am determined to get this right, especially as there may be celebrities I've never heard of on board.
I personally prefer to do it before dinner in case I spill food on my clothes. However, I wait until after take-off in case of an emergency or a return to the gate for whatever reasons.
I use the bog as many do. If you're changing in the bog while still on the ground, remember to close the window blind!
Above all, there is nothing to worry about, just relax and enjoy.
May 6, 2012, 9:07 am
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I think the answer from a previous post was to change at your seat if you've got the body for it.
Change when you like - its First! Just don't catch the pjs on your tiara - they'll ladder horribly.
Change when you like - its First! Just don't catch the pjs on your tiara - they'll ladder horribly.
May 6, 2012, 9:31 am
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Some pointers here:
Pyjama etiquette?
F sleeper suits - do you use them?
More here:
First Class - Pyjamas [Can I take them home with me?]
Wearing a First sleeper suit landside
And a little bit here:
CW Pajama Etiquette
Palmer
Pyjama etiquette?
F sleeper suits - do you use them?
More here:
First Class - Pyjamas [Can I take them home with me?]
Wearing a First sleeper suit landside
And a little bit here:
CW Pajama Etiquette
Palmer
May 6, 2012, 10:46 am
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Thanks for that information. I wasn't aware that etiquette was for sheep. Now I regret all that effort I put into my education when I could have more easily behaved like a boor. Next time I fly first, I'll just wear some tattered shorts and old t-shirt. That way my fellow passengers will be assured that I am not a sheep!
May 6, 2012, 11:04 am
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In the cabin - yuck
I posted some years ago about a UK Lord something or another (a Premier) who changed right in the middle of the F cabin. It was hugely embarrassing for all concerned, except the senile old git himself. I would strongly recommend the bog as mentioned.
There is something to be said for waiting until the wheels are up, as the likelihood of needing to make a rapid elegant exit diminishes after that point. It is also worth keeping shoes on until that moment as well.
Found it!
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...riate-not.html
There is something to be said for waiting until the wheels are up, as the likelihood of needing to make a rapid elegant exit diminishes after that point. It is also worth keeping shoes on until that moment as well.
Found it!
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...riate-not.html
Last edited by squeeler; May 6, 2012 at 11:08 am Reason: found the old thread
May 6, 2012, 1:26 pm
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I change in the washroom after dinner usually, and change back before breakfast.
I don't eat dinner or breakfast in my PJs at home, so I certainly don't on an aircraft!
Also, it wouldn't be a good look (or good feeling on the buttocks) to be in PJs sliding down an evacuation slide
I don't eat dinner or breakfast in my PJs at home, so I certainly don't on an aircraft!
Also, it wouldn't be a good look (or good feeling on the buttocks) to be in PJs sliding down an evacuation slide
May 6, 2012, 1:43 pm
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The only F day flight I've been on I didn't bother changing into them. Otherwise after dinner and before breakfast for me.
On my last two long haul flights in F the airlines involved didn't hand out any pyjamas.....stingy so and so's.
On my last two long haul flights in F the airlines involved didn't hand out any pyjamas.....stingy so and so's.
May 6, 2012, 2:46 pm
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Sizing?
I think cabin changing option would only be done if you (or you and partner) are the only pax in F - and even then still may feel odd?
Or if you are a young child...which brings up my question...are the F PJ's 3 sizes fit all (S-M-L) and to what extent is the S actually S (will it swamp children and/or teens?). If they are unisex PJ's (don't know) - then is the S usually plenty for most of the fairer gender pax?
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Or if you are a young child...which brings up my question...are the F PJ's 3 sizes fit all (S-M-L) and to what extent is the S actually S (will it swamp children and/or teens?). If they are unisex PJ's (don't know) - then is the S usually plenty for most of the fairer gender pax?
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