What do you wear on DeltaOne overnight transatlantic?
Jul 24, 2016, 9:33 am
#1
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What do you wear on DeltaOne overnight transatlantic?
Want to give good advice to my mother and aunt.
Comfort vs looking nice; what is your priority? Do you go full-on pajamas, and if so why? Or do you take it a little more upscale.
I'm pretty sure there are no changing facilities on our arrival in MUC.
Comfort vs looking nice; what is your priority? Do you go full-on pajamas, and if so why? Or do you take it a little more upscale.
I'm pretty sure there are no changing facilities on our arrival in MUC.
Jul 24, 2016, 9:36 am
#2
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I wouldn't wear pajamas in the terminal, but that's just me. Some do.
Jul 24, 2016, 10:25 am
#5
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I don’t change into PJs...even for the long ATL-JNB flight. Instead, I arrive at my departure airport dressed in well- fitting, wrinkle- resistant clothes.
Black knit slacks , a neat t-shirt layered under a thin cotton sweater, cotton socks, and slip-off flats are my usual airplane “uniform”.
My "uniform" is comfortable enough to sleep in while making me feel nicely dressed.
Black knit slacks , a neat t-shirt layered under a thin cotton sweater, cotton socks, and slip-off flats are my usual airplane “uniform”.
My "uniform" is comfortable enough to sleep in while making me feel nicely dressed.
Jul 24, 2016, 12:17 pm
#8
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I wear yoga pants and a tshirt. I cover the tshirt with a zip up hoodie until it's sleepy time. Looks pretty normal, not unlike things I see in public every day. But, it's very comfy for sleeping. If I change on arrival depends on where I am going once I arrive. If it's just straight to the hotel, I wait to shower and change there. If I have connecting flights or am going out and about, I shower and change in the lounge.
Jul 24, 2016, 12:28 pm
#9
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If I am on a 10+ hour flight I will change into something to sleep in. Be that some light synthetic outfit, or airline PJs.
It is not just the comfort on the flight, but also arriving in clothes I have worn and slept in. Yuk.
BTW, I also make certain to change as early possible, particularly on arrival. Hate to fight a line to get the bathroom when everybody is waking up.
For shorter flights, I just keep on biz casual (sans shoes, I always fly barefoot).
It is not just the comfort on the flight, but also arriving in clothes I have worn and slept in. Yuk.
BTW, I also make certain to change as early possible, particularly on arrival. Hate to fight a line to get the bathroom when everybody is waking up.
For shorter flights, I just keep on biz casual (sans shoes, I always fly barefoot).
Jul 24, 2016, 12:39 pm
#10
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I wear yoga pants and a tshirt. I cover the tshirt with a zip up hoodie until it's sleepy time. Looks pretty normal, not unlike things I see in public every day. But, it's very comfy for sleeping. If I change on arrival depends on where I am going once I arrive. If it's just straight to the hotel, I wait to shower and change there. If I have connecting flights or am going out and about, I shower and change in the lounge.
Jul 24, 2016, 12:41 pm
#11
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I was flying a while back JFK/somewhere domestic, sitting in 1B. The young 20 something in 1A, just flew into JFK from TLV in D1. The F FA said to him said . . . .
'May I hang your hoodie for you"?
The 3 of us
'd.
'May I hang your hoodie for you"?
The 3 of us
'd.
Jul 24, 2016, 1:13 pm
#13
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Usual routine (either 6PM SEA-AMS or 7PM SEA-LHR):
Change into Pajama pants and a t-shirt right after boarding - far more comfortable to sleep in
Choose Dine and Rest option
Sleep 6 or so hours. Sleep on top of duvet, using it as a mattress pad. Makes the bed more comfortable, and I get too hot if I use the duvet the normal way. With the duvet underneath me, it is much easier to stay the right temperature.
Maybe breakfast
Change back into regular pants right before landing
Shower in lounge and change into clean clothes
Catch connecting flight to CDG
Change into Pajama pants and a t-shirt right after boarding - far more comfortable to sleep in
Choose Dine and Rest option
Sleep 6 or so hours. Sleep on top of duvet, using it as a mattress pad. Makes the bed more comfortable, and I get too hot if I use the duvet the normal way. With the duvet underneath me, it is much easier to stay the right temperature.
Maybe breakfast
Change back into regular pants right before landing
Shower in lounge and change into clean clothes
Catch connecting flight to CDG
Jul 24, 2016, 3:10 pm
#14
Join Date: Apr 2006
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Of course it is your choice, but I always wear long-sleeved natural fiber (such as cotton) shirt and/or sweater while flying, and I never wear shorts. There are 2 reasons for this: 1.) Sometime an overnight flight is particularly cold, but more importantly: 2.) If there is ever an evacuation or fire, your are more well protected with long-sleeves. Avoid polyester and acrylic clothing, as they can be melted onto your skin in case of a flash fire.
