docbert

I frequently change into a pajama top at my seat, especially when in an odd-numbered window Polaris seat (which are a little more private than most others). I'm male, so worst case someone walking past sees a little bit of topless skin - not exactly a good business-class look, but hardly an issue on either side.

I don't use the pajama bottoms, but I do change into shorts during boarding (and back before landing). I wouldn't consider doing this at my seat - especially as I change during boarding when there are people everywhere. However I don't disagree that if you were to take suitable precautions (such as covering up with a blanket) and do it at a quiter time then I can't see any real issue with doing it at your seat.

krispy84

We’re missing some passenger specific context here. If you model for Calvin Klein or Abercrombie & Fitch, feel free to change standing up at your seat, or even in the aisle (particularly if I’m onboard). If you look like me, then do as I do and always in the lavs! 😁😁

IluvSQ

The only times I have done this ( twice) is when I was the only passenger in the F compartment.

FabCW

I second this sentiment. 😋

npretnar

Yoga shorts and a tank top. Loose fitting, with comfortable fabric that is meant to keep cool. My go to on long haul.

mahasamatman

Personally, I find this all very humorous. I only wear comfortable clothes, so I never have to worry about changing. I don't really understand why people would wear something uncomfortable to begin with.

abaheti

Well, the OP's question was about the etiquette of doing it -- not what's your preference. I find lots of other people's personal preferences odd too, but make no apologies for this preference for me... And, yes, this is is all truly a first world problem. Comfort matters but for me it is more about keeping clothes fresh.

For me? Depending what I need to do when I land, I prefer to keep my street clothes fresh as I rarely have access to an arrivals lounge. Flying 10+ hours, then layover, connecting flight is a long time in the same clothes, particularly slept in. If the rest of my day after landing is to a meeting (business or friends/family), prefer to land and have fresh clothes. If the rest of my day after landing is getting into a car or train or touring a city because I've landed in the morning, prefer fresh clothes. There are lots of reasons why I just prefer it. If I have enough time connecting after a 10+ hour flight and have access, I'll utilize the lounge shower even. I could bring spare clothes and change when I land, sure, but wearing PJs on the plane just is easier for me and saves me opening my main carry-on bag as PJs fit in my small pack.

As an aside, I've also spent enough time on planes and in airports near people who have clearly been traveling in the same clothes for 24+ hours who I wish had changed... :-)

As they say, YMMV.

bmwe92fan

Years ago when there were more PJ's available on planes (and for some reason slept way better on planes) I was flying ORD - FRA and they literally woke me up with only a few minutes to landing -- with no chance to change into my street clothes. Of course we came in to a bus gate -- and of course for once the bus was waiting and the stairs were on the plane just as the seatbelt sign turned off.... So I put on my dress shoes and had to wear the PJ's and my winter coat all the way to the terminal -- the walk of shame....

I was surprised that no one seemed to care -- I guess everyone was quite tired... Thankfully there was a mens room post bus trip -- but boy that was embarrassing and I re-evaluated the "Should I wake you for breakfast" standard response of no.... As you can tell I am not a change in the seat person -- and IIRC this was pre-Polaris so much less privacy....

Dave510

Sometimes people travel for work and need to maintain a professional look upon arrival.

Hence Business class.

jpezaris

Changing during boarding generally does not impact lav use. I don't recall ever waiting for a free lav during boarding, as people are concerned more with getting settled (and rightly so) ... I generally board early to give me time to change.

Changing back is more challenging. I try to do it before the meal carts come out, and definitely avoid the last-minute rush prior to landing. I have been known (once) to wear my non-couture PJs into the terminal, and changed there.

eng3

Another report
SFO-ICN today, FA says no PJs. Discontinued. Only on SIN and AUS flights now.

The purser said they are changing over suppliers so they don't have enough but expect to have them next month

Whether the FAs are just making up stories or not, the result is the same

FoxFlyer

SFO->SYD had them on 2 September. Same scenario as above… pjs in the galley for the taking.

Style seemed to be a mix of old & new… old style pants (dark grey with pockets), newer top/shirt with Polaris “branding” on the back.

kevino

No PJ's TPE-SFO 9/3. Scheduled flight time is 11 hours 40 minutes. Purser said they will no longer be loaded for this route even after the supply shortage is over. She said they'd be loaded on SFO-TPE though.

uanj

Huh? TPE-SFO no PJs but PJs on SFO-TPE?

Maybe the FA means they will be loaded at SFO with (hopefully) enough stock for the round-trip.

uastarflyer

A parallel thread suggests all new soft products introduced 9/20. Hopefully that is why PJs are in short supply - new design of course, not cut altogether.