What is that supposed to mean?

As a former resident of Costa Rica and current resident of Miami Beach, I rarely wear anything more than sandals. Flip-flops with shorts or jeans, sandals with jeans or pants. If I have a meeting, I will wear dress shoes and slacks or dress shoes and a suit.

Once on the plane, I usually take my feet out of the flip-flops/sandals and place them on top of the removed footwear. Yes, urine gets tracked on the carpet, so I have no interest in getting it on my feet.

I do not consider flying a special event that warrants special attire. AA has made numerous downgrades to their product, and the necessity for playing dress up has long passed. There was a time when people wore suits and hats to baseball games, but times change.

WTMD? I don't remove sandals/flip-flops. When I have tried this with shoes in the past, I was reprimanded by the TSA and forced to undergo further screening. I think sandals/flip-flops are a decent compromise for me.

FWIW - I have a MUCH greater problem w/ alcohol use/abuse on the airplanes.

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I am definitely in the minority here, but I would support banning alcohol on flights. Yes, I understand that this "punishes" people that drink in moderation; however I don't really think this is punishment. I would rather sit next to an upset sober person than an all-too-happy drunk.

Sam