Flyrights,

The only men who wear tank tops are the ones who are really, really hairy, like a gorilla. I think it must be uncomfortable for them to wear a shirt over all that hair!

The chest, the shoulders and the upper arms are considered private parts of the anatomy, and that's why they must be covered to enter every church in Europe, and certainly should be covered when being forced into a confined space with strangers.

I have more of a problem with legs, don't you know. I have asked my butler to tell the maids to make sure the table legs are kept covered but he tells me that it is starting to get hard to find the stockings to put over them. I have to say it often brings me out in a bit of a sweat. I think I need to take a cold bath...

...Aaaah. That's better.

I saw a young man dressed in shorts and a tee in CX F from JFK-HKG. I thought to myself, CX really needs a dress code. LOL.

But then again, if I had to show up in a tuxedo, HELL NO.

We are not in Europe. This is the US, and we do not have any dress code requiring us to cover our shoulders.

As a general rule, I avoid businesses that enforce a strict dress code. If I'm paying, I choose what to wear -- it's a simple as that. If a restaurant or airline doesn't then want my business, I simply go elsewhere.

That said, I usually fly in black slacks and a dress shirt. :cool: But that's my choice. I also think it's tacky to wear shorts and/or flip flops on a plane, but then it's none of my business what others wear. That's their choice!

I guess the bottom line for me is no, I would not fly such an airline. Not because my dress doesn't already meet their exacting standards, but because I don't like being told what to wear to be good enough for someone to take my money.

In winter, pax will not be allowed to board some flights from YZF to smaller communities unless they're dressed in parkas, snowpants, and snowboots, so I'd say that some airlines already do have dresscodes in effect. :D

LOLLOLLOL!!!!

Seriously though, I'm curious Rebellyell how much extra, as a % of the lowest price available you'd pay to sit with other 'dressed to fly' types.

You are suggesting that people dress up for air travel as they would dress up for church?

Not at all. I'm just pointing out that you don't walk into churches that are also tourist sites half-naked. I don't see any problem with an airline having a dress code that says no tank tops, no sleeveless shirts. People shouldn't be wearing these on a plane, anyway.

You know, people often say that Americans don't understand irony. But I would have thought that a post like that, coming from an American called Rebelyell, is conclusive proof that some do.

I think a no tie policy would be good. :D

Like this:

http://www.pppatio.com/home/history/history.asp

LOL, touche...

My 70 something year old uncle always says that back in his day people used to dress up to travel and that travelers today are slobs...

I can understand back in the 50s dressing up, not many people could afford to travel in airplanes and whatnot so it was a more dignified affair.

But in today's world i think people care more about comfort.

We're not talking white-tie and evening gowns here -- this is business casual, as defined in the OP. Is that so uncomfortable? Do people really need to wear beachwear in public in order to feel comfortable?

(I would feel very uncomfortable in beachwear on a plane.)