I'm really surprised. I think there is a most definite safety issue for parts of the flight. If there is an emergency and people are scrambling towards exits I would want some form of protection on my fees. If you had to evacuate an aircraft in an emergency you could get a blister from the slide or step in glass or anything else just at the moment that you should be running from the aircraft. As for these socks - well they are supposed to keep your feet warm 0 and that is another reason why I always wear shoes when I am a passenger. Aircraft are frequently cold and I hate draughts around my feet.

I can never understand how people feel comfortable running round the house barefoot but each to their own. Still I do dislike people coming on board flights dressed as though they were bound for the beach. Someone mentionned shirtless - yes seen that. Swimsuits, bikinis, shorts that leave nothing to the imagination, T-shirts that cling so much that I can tell that they have got pierced nipples (how do they get through security?), and then there are the cute and witty messages on the front of the T shirt that make me wonder if the people actually speak english and realise what it means. I could provide examples but children might be reading this. If this was the BA Forum I would be happy to tell you a story about a lady who wore no shoes - but this is the AA Forum and it would not be appropriate.

Yes, been there and seen it all. They are tasteless but not a health issue to others unfortunately. Yes, people patter off to the bathroom with nothing on their feet, and then when they hurt themselves - or cut themselves guess which cabin crew member is a Nurse.

If they are adults and should know better, I have no compuction in using lots of very strong disinfectant and if it hurts - well they'll live. I give them a pillow to muffle their shrieks as in my space no one should hear you scream.