Originally Posted by
agarc
Didn't anyone see the movie Idiocracy? We're already there.
I'd be surprised if the Continental Presidents Club didn't have a list of rules for attire and behavior. I know United does for the RCC, unfortunately it's buried in the united.com website and not usually enforced.
I honestly wouldn't mind seeing both dress code and capacity enforcement (for non-members) for the future United Club. Frequently there are too many people inside the various Pres Clubs and RCCs I've used. It's become the hidden gate area with kids running around, rude and inconsiderate patrons. And the snack bars are usually gross, especially during high traffic periods. I now stay away from the cheese and veggies during busy periods because I see people using their bare hands to grab food items. No thank you. And wow, I wish parents would either 1) not bring their kids inside the lounge or 2) at least try to control their children.
If it would mean fewer inconsiderate animals inside and a nicer atmosphere with better food/drink offerings, I wouldn't mind seeing enforcement of rules and higher priced day passes to keep the riffraff out.
As for on board, it's a lost cause. And dressing up for a long haul seems silly, unless the airline is providing pajamas. I see nothing wrong with comfortable and neat (no Wal-Mart attire).
~~
I long for the day when we're finally one single airline, so we can be done with the lame UA/CO bashing on both forums.
Why do people always bring out complaints about children? Some parents (most of us) can control our children. I used to go in the club all the time as a child. My 3 year old was recently in the PC. She was warned about using inside voices and staying with me before she went in and had a reward system in place. Thanks to, SBM12 we researched the family room before going so I could determine if it was appropriate and could plan ahead. We used the family room, that is what it is there for
She was out in the main bit with me to get snacks and drinks, to use the bathroom and check the flight status. We stayed in the room so she could play without disturbing others. She whispered the whole time and got compliments from business people in the club and on the flight as kept whispering with her finger on her lips "Mummy, is this a good inside voice?" and played quietly. She charmed them. I had people saying that they were wary when they saw her coming but she was an angel. They were giving her their dessert and pretzels and one even coloured with her and pointed out the Statue of Liberty. She would never be allowed to run wild. She is 3 and of course has her moments but as a good parent I can manage her. I understand about unruly children but they are a minority. I do wish parents with discipline and attempt to prepare for long trips as they give the rest of us a bad name.