Should BA have a dress code?
Aug 13, 2017, 8:13 am
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Aug 13, 2017, 8:21 am
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Aug 13, 2017, 8:59 am
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I used to prefer wearing a suit and tie when flying. At some point I lost a cufflink that was dear to me at security and the added effort of removing my jacket recalibrated my dress sense - also, having to remove good shoes and putting them on again without a shoehorn, standing up.
That said, if other people want to dress a certain way and it does not affect me - what possible objection could I have? It's not a club.
That said, if other people want to dress a certain way and it does not affect me - what possible objection could I have? It's not a club.
Aug 13, 2017, 9:52 am
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I prefer long sleeve office wear without a tie...comfortable docker khaki pants and expensive leather shoes and belt and a confident look and smile when flying.
And a light backpack (North Face) for lap top and hard drive as well as phone charger and home keys and a backup phone.
And a light backpack (North Face) for lap top and hard drive as well as phone charger and home keys and a backup phone.
Aug 13, 2017, 11:30 am
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"Appropriately" when you work in technology is a bit different ... when I meet someone who is wearing a tie, I will assume, "ah, I'm talking to a salesman who has no understanding of the actual technology and this conversation is not going to be a productive use of my time". I could be wrong, but I haven't been so far.
Aug 14, 2017, 6:38 am
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Aug 14, 2017, 11:25 am
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Yes it would, and some carriers provide a shower already so a full size bath would put BA clearly back in the game. (Were not A380s going to have swimming pools, libraries and bowling alleys as part of their attraction; what became of that idea.)
Aug 14, 2017, 1:20 pm
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I am more of boat shoe man myself.
But really. Hmm then they take them off and the smell, at least with flip flops there is some airing before they de shoe.
Aug 15, 2017, 3:23 am
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Aug 15, 2017, 3:24 am
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Saudia have just announced a dress code. Shouldn't BA raise standards by doing the same?
Quote: Details of the dress code featured on Saudia Airlines website show that the airline requires guests to dress in a way that does not 'cause offense or discomfort to other passengers'. eg no shorts for men, no tight clothes for women....
Quote: Details of the dress code featured on Saudia Airlines website show that the airline requires guests to dress in a way that does not 'cause offense or discomfort to other passengers'. eg no shorts for men, no tight clothes for women....
