Originally Posted by
pooker
I was having this discussion with a friend about a trip from Houston to Perth. The airline offered pajamas to change into with kangaroos on them. The people in their suits did not change out. I just figured it must be uncomfortable. I mean, after a flight it's generally check in time at the hotel for the people I work with, so there really seems to be no reason to be in a suit. I was just curious, just like I am curious about why people wear their suits in the concierge lounges of hotels, and those who wear suits in bars.
I can't imagine my father ever changing into PJs on a flight - he just wouldn't entertain the idea. He frequently travels in suits, but I think his last flight to Australia saw him in tailored trousers, shirt and sports coat rather than 3 piece. He doesn't own a pair of jeans. If he goes out for dinner, he will wear a jacket and tie, if we go for a curry, we *may* convince him to wear trousers, shirt, tie and a v-neck jumper, but I wouldn't hold my breath. A concierge lounge or bar, he'd be in a suit, no question. He's comfortable and presentable, so who cares (aside from my mother who spends many hours ironing the shirts etc!)