Jeans in First - Threatened to be moved to coach
Apr 9, 2007, 11:40 am
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I'll have to agree with everyone else - the only possible "reasonable" explanation is that the F/A thought that your wife was non-rev. Otherwise, (s)he was absolutely, positively, 100% wrong.
BTW, here's the dress code for female non-revs in First/Envoy:
WOMEN (Aged 12 and older):
o PANTS/SKIRTS: Dress pants, pant suits or slacks, khakis or cords, skirts
o SHIRTS/BLOUSES: Blouses, polo shirts or sweaters.
o SHOES: Hosiery is not required, although employees should use good judgment. Nice open-toed shoes are okay.
Jim
BTW, here's the dress code for female non-revs in First/Envoy:
WOMEN (Aged 12 and older):
o PANTS/SKIRTS: Dress pants, pant suits or slacks, khakis or cords, skirts
o SHIRTS/BLOUSES: Blouses, polo shirts or sweaters.
o SHOES: Hosiery is not required, although employees should use good judgment. Nice open-toed shoes are okay.
Jim
Apr 9, 2007, 11:44 am
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When I worked for HP, we had a dress code that we could not wear blue jeans or shorts if we were bumped up to first (strangely black or any other color of jeans was ok). I usually went right from the office to catch flights anyway, so I'd wear my office clothes on the plane and never had an issue. When I was returning, I'd have slacks handy just in case a first seat opened and I could take it.
However for someone paying for a ticket on HP, and I'm assuming now US, there is no dress code.
A friend of mine did tell me that they were denied an upgrade on BA because they were wearing jeans (what a bummer for the long PHX-LHR flight). Some airlines are very picky about that. I normally wear khaki's anyway, just in case.
However for someone paying for a ticket on HP, and I'm assuming now US, there is no dress code.
A friend of mine did tell me that they were denied an upgrade on BA because they were wearing jeans (what a bummer for the long PHX-LHR flight). Some airlines are very picky about that. I normally wear khaki's anyway, just in case.
Apr 9, 2007, 11:59 am
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That quote sounds very much like one I heard about a Nevada referendum topic about legalizing mari. The anti campaign was mentioning about degredation, etc... and the pro's response was - we live in a state that allows
24/7 marriages (this has been cut back somewhat due to cost pressures)
Massive Gambling
Drinking
Legal prostitution
Very easy divorces
And you are concerned about a plant causing moral decay?
24/7 marriages (this has been cut back somewhat due to cost pressures)
Massive Gambling
Drinking
Legal prostitution
Very easy divorces
And you are concerned about a plant causing moral decay?
Apr 9, 2007, 12:06 pm
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Is there any possibility whatsoever that the FA was making an attempt at being sarcastic?
Apr 9, 2007, 12:08 pm
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Wear jean shorts next time. Cut-offs. 
Apr 9, 2007, 12:10 pm
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That is a loony response from the FA.
Having had a fair number of HP flights diverted into LAS over the years, I have seen more than one F passenger that I WISHED was wearing jeans, instead of whatever getup or lack thereof was their choice for the day's travel.
Having had a fair number of HP flights diverted into LAS over the years, I have seen more than one F passenger that I WISHED was wearing jeans, instead of whatever getup or lack thereof was their choice for the day's travel.
Apr 9, 2007, 12:13 pm
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Apr 9, 2007, 12:40 pm
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I would have gone nuts! I just had back surgery and used some miles to upgrade a couple of time to make sure i got a nice big seat and extra leg room for the 6 hour transcon. flights. I would be buzzing the FA the whole flight just to be annoying!
I wore sweat pants/lounge pants with martini glasses on them and one my my packers sweatshirts.
I am not paying for my ticket and then use my hard earned miles to get told about what I can wear on a plane. I have clothes on and i dont smell bad so get over it!
I want to know who cares what you wear on a plane?
I wore sweat pants/lounge pants with martini glasses on them and one my my packers sweatshirts.
I am not paying for my ticket and then use my hard earned miles to get told about what I can wear on a plane. I have clothes on and i dont smell bad so get over it!
I want to know who cares what you wear on a plane?
Apr 9, 2007, 1:08 pm
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Apr 9, 2007, 1:11 pm
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Seriously, LAS flights are the epitome of no class first class. Jeans don't even make the list.
Apr 9, 2007, 1:11 pm
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I thought snack basket + plastic cup = I can wear jeans!
Seriously, all I wear is usually jeans or something similarly casual (but not sloppy), because I travel mostly weekends.
Seriously, all I wear is usually jeans or something similarly casual (but not sloppy), because I travel mostly weekends.
Apr 9, 2007, 2:43 pm
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wow, I'm a college student so I always wear jeans in First, that is insane.
Apr 9, 2007, 2:45 pm
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Apr 9, 2007, 4:25 pm
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At least US still has F to LAS and a club to boot! Oh, I almost forgot to mention the semi-clothed couple I saw moving in fun directions on a flight to LAS a few years back. Some clothes > no clothes unless you were part of that couple.
Apr 9, 2007, 4:28 pm
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I probably would have gone ape! There are days when I'm smart in a suit, and then there are days like last week when US lost my bag: mussed up hair, coral necklace, skater shoes, and a John Deere cap. The FAs best keep mum on the dresscode unless they are certain that the PAX is non-rev. A public insult to paying PAX is not to be taken lightly.
Its a small matter, but I bet it ruined your wife's flight. Shame, that.
Its a small matter, but I bet it ruined your wife's flight. Shame, that.