Should BA have a dress code?

Old Aug 8, 2017, 11:16 am
  #31  
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: EDI
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 466
I remember seeing someone in the GVA lounge with a t-shirt that had "Pervert 69" on it. Classy stuff. It didn't offend me - I just took a sneaky picture and sent it to my friends to laugh at (not with) him.
mrvincent is offline  
Old Aug 8, 2017, 11:21 am
  #32  
Hilton Contributor Badge
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Switzerland / Estonia
Programs: AY+ Platinum, BAEC Silver, airbaltic VIP, HH Diamond, Radisson VIP, IHG Diamond Elite
Posts: 6,510
If something is offending, then this question! No obliviously.
florens is offline  
Old Aug 8, 2017, 11:23 am
  #33  
Moderator: Qatar Airways
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: LHR/NCE/MIA
Programs: BAEC GfL & GGL, SQ Gold, Amex Centurion, Mucci des Chevaliers des Bons Mots et Qui Savent Moucher
Posts: 8,914
Presumably, if there is a Dress Code introduced, PUCCI GALORE would be in charge of it, and would wander around the Lounges armed with her hair-brush collection to keep the high standards?

M
msm2000uk is online now  
Old Aug 8, 2017, 11:29 am
  #34  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: May 2014
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 12,173
Why should you put your best clothes on BAs grubby seats / footrests / tables
mikeyfly is offline  
Old Aug 8, 2017, 11:51 am
  #35  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: JER
Programs: BA Gold/OWE, several MUCCI, and assorted Pensions!
Posts: 32,124
Originally Posted by mikeyfly
Why should you put your best clothes on BAs grubby seats / footrests / tables
Not a problem. One's Butler surely addresses such issues?

Anyway, glad to note a few here know about "brown shoes in Country, black shoes in Town".


PS: Also nice to see a traditional BAEC Thread

Last edited by T8191; Aug 8, 2017 at 11:57 am Reason: Shoes ;)
T8191 is offline  
Old Aug 8, 2017, 12:09 pm
  #36  
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 3,888
Originally Posted by V10
Some people will take offence at anything, but that's their problem, not mine.
I think this attitude sums up what has gone wrong with society over the last few years. People no longer take others into account when they do exactly what they want regardless of the feelings or effect on others. People have become so self centred and insensitive to others.

In another thread the infuriating use of mobile phones is being addressed and this too is caused by selfish individuals deciding that all that matters is them. They frequently know they should not be using their phone but do so anyway as they consider themselves much more important than anyone else.
Greenpen is offline  
Old Aug 8, 2017, 12:10 pm
  #37  
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Leeds ,Yorks UK
Programs: KLM Flying Blue Platinum for Life.. BA Gold , oh and some other shiny bits of plastic ...
Posts: 4,238
Originally Posted by Phil the Flyer
And what next? No alcohol on BA flights?
to be fair on some short haul flights isnt this the case ? ( when stocks run out on the outbound and none is loaded for the return ,for example )
psollitt is offline  
Old Aug 8, 2017, 12:21 pm
  #38  
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Warwickshire England
Posts: 641
Originally Posted by arnie.
Short answer; Absolutely not.
Short answer absolutely yes!
AlanA is offline  
Old Aug 8, 2017, 12:27 pm
  #39  
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Balham - Gateway to The South
Programs: BA Bronze
Posts: 2,020
A few years ago MrD and I had the pleasure of having dinner at the Friars Club, they have a dress code for the restaurant. MrD and our host were suitably attired, the two gentlemen who weren't wearing jackets were given loaners, huge jackets that had probably been there since biblical times - they looked better without them.
BA is not a private members club, air travel should be comfortable - no dress code should be required (however nice the dress may be !
missdimeaner is offline  
Old Aug 8, 2017, 12:31 pm
  #40  
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: Meh
Posts: 2,582
Originally Posted by muscat
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....
Raise standards....by following Suadi's lead. Wow do not even know where to start with that. Can only think you are having a laugh the idea is so ridiculous.
stevie is offline  
Old Aug 8, 2017, 12:31 pm
  #41  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: JER
Programs: BA Gold/OWE, several MUCCI, and assorted Pensions!
Posts: 32,124
Dress Code by Destination might be the answer. Sombrero to Mexico/Spain, Hawaiian shirts and thongs to that place, Suits to NYC or DC, Safari gear to Africa?
T8191 is offline  
Old Aug 8, 2017, 12:38 pm
  #42  
nrr
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: jfk area
Programs: AA platinum; 2MM AA, Delta Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 10,291
Originally Posted by T8191
Dress Code by Destination might be the answer. Sombrero to Mexico/Spain, Hawaiian shirts and thongs to that place, Suits to NYC or DC, Safari gear to Africa?
if your destination is a nude beach in the South Pacific, what should one wear?
nrr is offline  
Old Aug 8, 2017, 12:41 pm
  #43  
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: UK - Hampshire & London
Programs: Mucci de Guardian des Celliers des Grands Crus 1e Class, plus BAEC.
Posts: 2,716
Originally Posted by T8191
Anyway, glad to note a few here know about "brown shoes in Country, black shoes in Town" PS: Also nice to see a traditional BAEC Thread
More honoured in the breach than the observance I'm afraid T8191. Brown suede loafers have frequently been known to alight at Waterloo, but then I daren't stare at the footwear when passing the RAF Club
krispy84 is online now  
Old Aug 8, 2017, 12:48 pm
  #44  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: JER
Programs: BA Gold/OWE, several MUCCI, and assorted Pensions!
Posts: 32,124
Originally Posted by nrr
if your destination is a nude beach in the South Pacific, what should one wear?
Ah, I see a flaw in my plan

Originally Posted by krispy84
More honoured in the breach than the observance I'm afraid T8191. Brown suede loafers have frequently been known to alight at Waterloo, but then I daren't stare at the footwear when passing the RAF Club
I had a [civilian] DD at NATS who wore brown suede shoes with his blue suit. When he started commenting on my 'exuberant' shirt/tie combination, I just had to respond

As to the RAF Club, I resigned many, many years ago.
T8191 is offline  
Old Aug 8, 2017, 12:48 pm
  #45  
 
Join Date: May 2016
Programs: BAEC - Gold, IHG - Spire Ambassador
Posts: 560
Yes - passengers should dress for the body they have, not the body they want.
wijibintheair likes this.
MrsW is online now  

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.