Dresscode on Commercial flights in First Class
Jan 8, 2009 | 8:05 am
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For the same reason I always wear lace-up shoes rather than loafers that could fly off in an emergency, despite the extra few seconds of hassle at security. Also, I try to wear cotton clothing rather than synthetics / blends because cotton doesn't melt in heat. If I'm flying J/F overseas I wear neat but comfortable twill pants and a long-sleeve cotton dress shirt or sport shirt.
Jan 8, 2009 | 12:03 pm
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What about wool? Wool does not ignite as easily as cotton...
Jan 8, 2009 | 12:43 pm
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I don't wear flip flops on airplanes, but that's only because my feet would get cold.
A few proposals for airplane dress codes.
Jan 8, 2009 | 12:48 pm
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How many people in the history of the world have died because they wore flip flops or the like instead of laceups on an airplane? If one is concerned about risks such as this, one should also never step foot in a bathtub (risk of slipping), nor perhaps ever step outside (risk of lightning).
I don't wear flip flops on airplanes, but that's only because my feet would get cold.
A few proposals for airplane dress codes.
I don't wear flip flops on airplanes, but that's only because my feet would get cold.
A few proposals for airplane dress codes.
Jan 8, 2009 | 12:49 pm
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I too agree it would be nice to have folks a little more upscale in First. I'm appalled at folks in flip flops putting their feet up on bulk head walls and generally looking like a hobo. Yeah, I get the "rights" thing, but what ever happened to style and grace?
I'm still in the "wear a blazer" up front. YOU set the standards.
I'm still in the "wear a blazer" up front. YOU set the standards.
Jan 8, 2009 | 12:53 pm
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I too agree it would be nice to have folks a little more upscale in First. I'm appalled at folks in flip flops putting their feet up on bulk head walls and generally looking like a hobo. Yeah, I get the "rights" thing, but what ever happened to style and grace?
I'm still in the "wear a blazer" up front. YOU set the standards.
I'm still in the "wear a blazer" up front. YOU set the standards.
Jan 8, 2009 | 12:54 pm
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Jan 8, 2009 | 1:55 pm
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It is not so much the "clothes" per se, but the overall appearance. I have seen slobs beyond belief in suits with manners that correspond with their appearance and others in what was very modestly priced clothing but put together well, height and weight within a normal range, and with solid manners and self dignity.
Still, there should be some decorum of dress for a F class cabin like no tank tops for the men and no Daisey Dukes for the Women. And it never ceases to amaze me seeing 300 pound men with flab abound wearing a tank top and believing that some how they look "sexy" for the ladies. Yuck
Jan 8, 2009 | 2:19 pm
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It is not so much the "clothes" per se, but the overall appearance. I have seen slobs beyond belief in suits with manners that correspond with their appearance and others in what was very modestly priced clothing but put together well, height and weight within a normal range, and with solid manners and self dignity.
I'll agree that there are and should be some taboos, but that all comes back to common courtesy and consideration when in close quarters with a bunch of strangers.
If someone is quiet, polite, dry, odorless, and keeps in their personal space, I could care less if they are in a ballcap and long sleeve T or in a tuxedo.
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Jan 8, 2009 | 2:28 pm
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IDK Have you looked? The chance of dying is very low but it could easily make the difference in walking away unscathed and getting a serious burn or cut on your feet. It's no big deal to put shoes on instead of flip flops so why not? My father in law was in the Air Force long enough to be a Lt. Col. so I am sure from experience and his training he saw the reasoning for it. It's all about doing easy little things in life that keep a should be a minor situation from turning into a bigger problem.
Jan 8, 2009 | 2:59 pm
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Jan 8, 2009 | 6:26 pm
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The chance of dying is very low but it could easily make the difference in walking away unscathed and getting a serious burn or cut on your feet. It's no big deal to put shoes on instead of flip flops so why not? My father in law was in the Air Force long enough to be a Lt. Col. so I am sure from experience and his training he saw the reasoning for it.
http://photos.denverpost.com/photopr...bum-4341&num=1
I mean, you just never know.
Jan 8, 2009 | 7:01 pm
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Yer darn right. Take a look at what's left of Continental 1404 and see if you'd care to try to stumble out of there in flip-flops:
http://photos.denverpost.com/photopr...bum-4341&num=1
I mean, you just never know.
http://photos.denverpost.com/photopr...bum-4341&num=1
I mean, you just never know.
. Mom always said make sure you wear clean undies too because you never know when you might be in an accident and wind up in the hospital.
Jan 8, 2009 | 8:25 pm
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Here's one answer: http://photobucket.com/images/ugly%20feet/
Jan 8, 2009 | 8:33 pm
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Yup, that's my reason. I don't want your bare feet anywhere near me. I don't want to walk through security even in my socks on a floor that your bare feet touched. I especially don't want your bare feet within inches of me if I am in Y. It's a hygien thing for me.