Wearing shorts on the plane
 

I am taking 2 day flights 1 from TLV-FRA and the other from FRA-SFO. I was wondering if I should wear shorts and a teeshrt as opposed to jeans and a sweater so I don't overheat on the plane. I know the plane has the aircon but if I use the blanket I should be fine. I want to feel comfortable since in CA the weather will be in the 80s upon my arrivals and I don't want to come overdressed. I am also staying overnight at a hotel so I want to pack my backpack as light as possible.

I always change on planes at least once.

I wear shorts on planes when the weather is appropriate. Although, if San Fran is your final destination...it's not going to be 80. ;)

Seems that this is a highly personal issue. I have yet to experience a longhaul flight where I did not shiver and feel terribly cold using a blanket plus a sweater to keep somewhat comfortable and warm. FWIW it would suggest to use the "onion" model: Wear several layers of light comfortable clothing that can be removed or added easily so that you have a light sweater and long trousers in FRA while redressing for California (and change into short pants in the airplane restroom). Though wet and cool SFO can be quite a bit colder than FRA, especially in summer, so short pants might be more useful in FRA :D

FWIW on most long hauls, my problem tends to be feeling cold rather than hot. I have settled on a "layers" approach. I start with a lightweight shirt and long pants, also socks. Then I have a sweater or a sweatshirt in my carry on. Finally the airline's blanket. That takes care of most situations. I also carry 1-2 changes of clothes with me, but that is not because of cabin temperature, rather what if my luggage got misplaced and arrived late.

I avoid shorts out of the superstition that I am less likely to be ill-treated if I look properly dressed. :) Similarly, due to security checks, I switched to loafers from proper shoes and to a very light weight belt.

Planes are never chilly enough for me. Wear shorts if that's what is comfortable for you.

I almost always wear pants and a short-sleeve shirt on the plane and pack either a long-sleeve t-shirt or light jacket in my carry-on in case I get cold.

I find that planes tend to be stuffy and hot when sitting on the tarmac and then things get colder once we're in the air.

Have to agree with the "onion" layer approach suggested by another poster. Dress to be able to add or remove layers as needed. Maybe that's where those trousers with zip-off legs to convert to shorts can be handy.

You also want to wear something that's not too binding. For long haul, I always change into lightweight sweats or basketball pants. Wearing jeans or chinos for 10 hours is very uncomfortable for the "boys."

I doubt you'll get too hot on the plane. Wear layers so you can adjust accordingly. I've never been too hot on a long flight, but I've been too cold plenty of times.

I almost always wear shorts on my flights also as it's normally not cool enough for me either. However, I usually layer my upper body with a dri-fit t-shirt, shirt/sweater, and have a jacket handy. If I do get chilly, I just toss the jacket or blanket over my legs and I'm fine.

On the other hand, my buddy never wears shorts for fear of needing to jump on the emergency slide and skinning the heck out of his legs :rolleyes: .

Personally, I would not wear shorts on a plane unless going to or coming from a beach vacation spot, Australia or Israel or somewhere else where shorts are usual wear.

Seems a little unmannerly. :)

Loose & light, that's my rule. Khaki's, short-sleeve shirt, slip-on shoes, often a light jacket or windbreaker with zip or snap pockets to hold extras - wear it if cold, stuff it beside me or overhead if warm.

I didn't even wear shorts when I flew to Tahiti.

Seriously, people make big money selling warm clothes to tourists arriving in San Francisco. It would be a rare day where you would feel hot when you step out of the airport.

Take socks.
 

Makes as much difference in comfort as long or short pants.