Originally Posted by WillTravel (Post 8111498)

I can't imagine caring, but of course if I got a cheap enough fare I would fly such an airline. If I were required to wear a ball gown (hopefully non-bouffant for the sake of my fellow passengers), I'd do so for a cheap enough fare.

Originally Posted by Rebelyell (Post 8111170)

I remember as a kid dressing up to fly. I've flown in shorts a few times, and usually fly in jeans. BUT, when I go out to eat in a nice restaurant I wear a pair of dress pants and a nice shirt because that's what is expected. It's one of society's rules. It really doesn't hurt me not to be able to go out to a nice place in shorts and a t-shirt, and I don't suppose it would hurt me if I was told I couldn't fly in these either.

At any rate, my question is, if an airline chose as a business decision to require passengers to dress business casual, i.e., no jeans, sneakers, flip-flps, tank tops, t-shirts, etc., for men, would you fly on such an airline. I would, even though it might mean I would have to dress a little better than I currently do on some occassions. I think it would improve my overall flight experience on that airline.

I am aware that many people would not fly on such an airline and I respect that. But if an airline could attract 20 percent of the population that likes to dress neatly and likes to be around others who do the same, it would seem to be one heck of a business strategy -- certainly worth a pilot, anyway. And let's face it, on average well-dressed customers are usually more profitable to the airlines. Not always, but I judge books by their covers, because I choose not to read all books.

There are numerous studies that show that the way people dress affects their behavior and the behavior of others. At my children's school, on the days when they don't wear their uniforms, the teachers report their behavior is much rowdier. Perhaps if everyone on a plane was dressed neatly in "traveling clothes" the overall travel experience might improve for everyone.

I've love to see some research, or at least hear some anecdotal evidence, on how people in all of these air rage incidents that we hear about have been dressed. Of course, people in suits can do some pretty stupid things, too, but I'd love some stats.

Originally Posted by entilzhaFT (Post 8112034)

What? I wear a plain t-shirt and pants in first class and am, as one self-survey put it, a "flying angel." Your idea of what to wear at a nice restaurant differs greatly from the ideas others may have. For instance, my "nice restaurant" is the sort one finds in downtown Austin.

And what if one must fly on short notice - really short notice? No go? What if they're pushed to the airline because another went mechanical?

Originally Posted by Mary2e (Post 8112344)

I couldn't care less what anyone thinks of what I'm wearing on a flight.

Given the comfort level of Y seats, I dress in whatever makes me the most comfortable, and that includes sweat pants.

If you don't like it, well, tough. How in the world could my dress effect your flight in any way?

Originally Posted by Rebelyell (Post 8112406)

In many ways it doesn't. I just asked the question. Have you ever taken a cruise? How does it affect the other diners if you show up in sweat pants for dinner every night?

Clearly you wouldn't fly on my hypothetical airline and that's a fine answer to my question.

Originally Posted by redbeard911 (Post 8112548)

I doubt if the flight will get there any faster, so no.

Originally Posted by Rebelyell (Post 8112312)

By the way, I'd like to see ONE airline try this as a was of attracting a certain market segment...

Originally Posted by Rebelyell (Post 8112312)

One of the problems in the airline industry is that they are all offering the same lousy product.

Originally Posted by Mary2e (Post 8112451)

I took one cruise. I refused to dress for dinner and happily ate at the alternate casual restaurant because they had a dress code.

Honestly, I couldn't care less IF I decided to show up to the main dining room dressed comfortably what others thought. I paid the same or more than the rest in there and should be entitled to get my food just like everyone else.

I don't do dress up on vacation.