Originally Posted by
pinniped
That's a good thing! The form of transport has matured and become accessible to millions more people as technology has improved and competition has expanded. ^
When commercial hypersonic travel debuts, I'll throw on a nice dinner jacket for my first ride.
In many markets, that's probably excellent news for opera. ^
I agree, on both counts. While I think there is a basic minimum standard which people should wear on planes and to the opera (sleeves are preferred for gentlemen), increasing accessibility and decreasing exclusion are good things.