Originally Posted by
evergrn
I'll be flying out of HND in a few days but, for various reasons, I'm down to only a pair of flip flops on this trip. Planning to use ANA Lounge. I'm pretty certain they won't care (UA Club doesn't), but I thought I'd ask here to be sure. Id rather not have to buy another pair of shoes (got plenty back home).
On my recent visits to the ANA lounges in NRT, I've seen a few people in sandals.
Flip-flops are not the safest thing to wear on a wet floor - which can happen as I've seen food and drink spilled.
You may get some stares from business travellers who seem to be a large portion of those in the business lounge. Vacationers might not care.
Finally, despite everyone wanting to enjoy summer and flip flops, they are never recommended for flight. Should there be am emergency and you have to deplane quickly or run, your flip flops will not be the best choice.
(I'm not the flip flop police
, but I've seen way too many people slip, fall or lose one and then get left with no proper footwear)
YMMV
..