Wearing fancy dress/ carnival costume in First Class & Lounge
Dec 23, 2019, 3:41 am
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Wearing fancy dress/ carnival costume in First Class & Lounge
Hi folks,
I wonder if there are any dress code policies which do not allow wearing a fancy dress up in the air in First and on ground in Lounge with Etihad.
My wife and I are german carnival addicts, but unfortunately we are up in the air when the carnival hits Cologne at Weiberfastnacht (Feb 20, 11.11am), so we'd like to have at least some carnvial feeling on the plane. (Still have to figure out how to get Kölsch beer into the plane as we have to switch terminals in London before entering our Etihad flights.)
For sure there are some codes when travelling with the "Emirataen" airlines, which of course we will follow:
. https://stafftraveler.com/notes/EY
Our dress will not be too fancy. We will be Mr "Where is Waldo?" and Mrs "Where is Waldo?". Picture
What do you think? Will we get into any trouble during Checkin, on the plane (if we consider switching cloathes not before up in the air), or when entering the First Class lounge in AUH?
Any feedback, comments, ideas are highly appreciated.
Thanks
Heinz
I wonder if there are any dress code policies which do not allow wearing a fancy dress up in the air in First and on ground in Lounge with Etihad.
My wife and I are german carnival addicts, but unfortunately we are up in the air when the carnival hits Cologne at Weiberfastnacht (Feb 20, 11.11am), so we'd like to have at least some carnvial feeling on the plane. (Still have to figure out how to get Kölsch beer into the plane as we have to switch terminals in London before entering our Etihad flights.)
For sure there are some codes when travelling with the "Emirataen" airlines, which of course we will follow:
Not permitted: Dirty or torn clothing, beach or jogging clothes, flip flops, non-collared t-shirts, shorts, sleeveless tops. Clothing should not be transparent and shoulders should be covered. Low neckline and short skirts with a hem above the knee are not permitted.
Our dress will not be too fancy. We will be Mr "Where is Waldo?" and Mrs "Where is Waldo?". Picture
What do you think? Will we get into any trouble during Checkin, on the plane (if we consider switching cloathes not before up in the air), or when entering the First Class lounge in AUH?
Any feedback, comments, ideas are highly appreciated.
Thanks
Heinz
Dec 23, 2019, 3:51 am
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Dec 23, 2019, 3:55 am
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Whilst you may not feel self-conscious, everyone else on the flight (especially from LHR where no one at all will have a clue what is going on) will inwardly cringe. Honestly, maybe this year you should just let it go. And please don’t think cutting ties at LHR will go down well!
Dec 23, 2019, 8:47 am
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For many, especially those from Islamic cultures like the UAE whose airline you are flying, it will likely reinforce the notion that you are very strange. I would think it is totally bizarre and thats speaking as a really liberal person. Whats next, asking if walking around Sheikh Zayed Mosque dressed as a crusader would go down well? Have some class.
Dec 23, 2019, 12:11 pm
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For many, especially those from Islamic cultures like the UAE whose airline you are flying, it will likely reinforce the notion that you are very strange. I would think it is totally bizarre and thats speaking as a really liberal person. Whats next, asking if walking around Sheikh Zayed Mosque dressed as a crusader would go down well? Have some class.
Won't someone PLEASE think of the Muslims!
Something tells me they should be fine.
. Nope, just checked, its not April 1st 
Dec 24, 2019, 5:38 am
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Thanks for your opinion. Wearing the partner carnival costume (which is not too extravagant and could actually be a regular dress) on the flight will be executed. From my point of view, even it is an unusual dress, it is still a fully acceptable dress and not offending any other passengers far in excess.
Dec 24, 2019, 8:10 pm
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Thanks for your opinion. Wearing the partner carnival costume (which is not too extravagant and could actually be a regular dress) on the flight will be executed. From my point of view, even it is an unusual dress, it is still a fully acceptable dress and not offending any other passengers far in excess.
