Acceptable to request mismatching pajamas?
Oct 6, 2014, 4:59 pm
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Acceptable to request mismatching pajamas?
The last time I took F, I was handed L sized pajamas. The top fitted loosely but the bottom was way too big. I handed both pieces back and requested a replacement in M size. This time the bottom fitted well but the top was a little too fitting, and after just one wash the top has shrunk so much that it wouldn't now fit.
Hence I'm wondering... for my next F flight, is it acceptable to request an L top but M bottom?
Hence I'm wondering... for my next F flight, is it acceptable to request an L top but M bottom?
Oct 6, 2014, 5:05 pm
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Perfectly acceptable to request them, but it will depend on how many they have available of each size. You may need to wait until they're all distributed until you know if they can give them to you.
Oct 6, 2014, 5:09 pm
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Well if you went to a standard shop and wanted to buy a suit, and the 42 was fine for trousers but too tight for the jacket and the 44 was fine for the jacket but too large for trousers, do you think you could ask to take one of each?
Well, nope, this is what made to measure is for, and in this particular case, I fear that "made to measure" would be bringing your own pyjamas. The alternative would be to take the medium to use the bottoms and bring your own t-shirt or the other way round. If you ask for a "mix and match" you are effectively taking two pairs from the airline's stock as they won't be able to use either the half M or the half L for anything at all.
Well, nope, this is what made to measure is for, and in this particular case, I fear that "made to measure" would be bringing your own pyjamas. The alternative would be to take the medium to use the bottoms and bring your own t-shirt or the other way round. If you ask for a "mix and match" you are effectively taking two pairs from the airline's stock as they won't be able to use either the half M or the half L for anything at all.
Oct 6, 2014, 5:21 pm
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Seems like a perfectly reasonable request if there are sufficient pairs available, but I would understand if the request was politely refused.
Oct 6, 2014, 5:32 pm
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With what a FC ticket costs I feel sure that the airline will try to accommodate you if it has sufficient stock. Can I Help You confirms that. BUT bringing your own bottom for the just in case if you have room seems a good idea.
Oct 6, 2014, 11:16 pm
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Well if you went to a standard shop and wanted to buy a suit, and the 42 was fine for trousers but too tight for the jacket and the 44 was fine for the jacket but too large for trousers, do you think you could ask to take one of each?
Well, nope, this is what made to measure is for, and in this particular case, I fear that "made to measure" would be bringing your own pyjamas. The alternative would be to take the medium to use the bottoms and bring your own t-shirt or the other way round. If you ask for a "mix and match" you are effectively taking two pairs from the airline's stock as they won't be able to use either the half M or the half L for anything at all.
Well, nope, this is what made to measure is for, and in this particular case, I fear that "made to measure" would be bringing your own pyjamas. The alternative would be to take the medium to use the bottoms and bring your own t-shirt or the other way round. If you ask for a "mix and match" you are effectively taking two pairs from the airline's stock as they won't be able to use either the half M or the half L for anything at all.
Bespoke F PJs, they will measure you in the CCR and have your made to measure PJs ready when you board.
Oct 7, 2014, 2:19 am
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Acceptable to ask, acceptable to be denied.
And there seems to be some confusion over off the peg, made to measure and full bespoke but that's for a different forum...
And there seems to be some confusion over off the peg, made to measure and full bespoke but that's for a different forum...
Oct 7, 2014, 2:25 am
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Why not just bring a T shirt and pair that with the medium PJ bottoms?
I often do that anyway as cabin temperatures mean that a short sleeved top is more comfortable.
I often do that anyway as cabin temperatures mean that a short sleeved top is more comfortable.
Oct 7, 2014, 4:06 am
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My only pajama experiences have been on LY (one size onLY) and VS (I was sized up as a medium but will ask for a large next time) but I'm guessing they are sized with men in mind. Not sure of your gender but if you're a well-proportioned woman then I could understand having this problem.