nomad420

When I posted images from inside a UC months back I figured it was a public space but didn't know what FT's rule was so I either eliminated people from the images or indeed did get at least verbal permission from the few individuals in my images. Also, fwiw the individuals face was obscured by the OP.

bocastephen

I wouldn't care if they are in their underwear as long as they keep their dirty hands out of the buffet.

Although I suspect if the person in the photo was more "modelish" vs "potatoish", we wouldn't have so many complaints

IMRU

There was a time in the distant past where the law firm I worked for had a dress code. We had to wear a coat and tie "outside" our office (meaning, even in the halls). At a law firm meeting I got a dressing down for not wearing a tie and wearing cotton pants. I looked at the partner up and down and said "I will not take dress code advice from someone who gets his ties 10 for $10 from a street vendor outside CVS and has toilet paper stuck to his shoes." After that, I decided that what people wore was their own business. If some guy I find unappealing finds himself fashionable in a tank-top and flip flops, he has much stronger self confidence than I.

CApreppie

Not the best, but as others said, I'd rather have well behaved and quiet casual dressed person than a loud, obnoxious nicely dressed person. Was in the UC recently and some women was so loud on her cell phone and she was nicely dressed.

ewoo

As someone who lives more than half the year in the "third world," I have found that slovenly appearance, lack of consideration for others and the general decline in expectations for public behavior to very much be a "first world problem."

kale73

I hate to disillusion you but the airline doesn't really care who you are. The airline only cares about how much money (or miles) you paid for your ticket.

prestonh

The lounge space would be leased commercial space by UA. You need an invitation by UA to enter said space. Ergo it is a private space.

Eastbay1K

Well, it appears that from this pic, there are tons of men, too.

prestonh

Apparently it is too hard to ask for, since there is no such wording in the lounge T&C's. Perhaps they find it a better business case not to be petty with dress codes and take peoples money than police the jacket and ties at the doorways.

Eastbay1K

Um, not quite exactly. I was in a particular SCL Salon VIP last week that felt the necessity to paste the following on its tables, and I'm sure not without reason.



"Keep This a Chancho-Free Zone"

prestonh

United and Polaris Classy? When United can deliver an end-to-end business class experience that rises somewhere above the convenience store/microwave dinner level of meal/service, then perhaps the class conversation can be had. Until then, it's a flat bed without class. Not worth dressing up for. I don't dress up for the convenience store.

cricketer

I think in general, the "me, myself, and I" culture trumping basic societal consideration for others, is at the root of a lot of issues. We could have all the freedoms we want if we are individually able to act in the collective interest. No need for dragons and draconian rules at lounges if people are just considerate of others.

It's not hard to do either. In the SFO Centurion Lounge, if I need to take a call, my first option is to let an agent know that I'm going to use the kids room for my call, but if someone needs it please let me know and I'll move out. Which has happened before with no drama. If that room is occupied, I leave the lounge and find an empty gate area. The F-G walkway is often an option too. These things aren't tough to do if you take a minute to think of others.

Gertjaars

show us a United website link/United document that clearly says "taking pictures/videos without consent is prohibited in the Polaris lounge" and I'll buy you a RT United ticket anywhere in the contiguous US.

eng3

I usually prioritize comfort over looks when I'm going to be traveling on an overnight flight. So I'll generally look worse than usual in the PL. Don't wear tank tops though. Maybe t-shirt and shorts at worst. On ultra long flights, I switch into PJs.
Seems to match with the packaged nuts, casserole dish and kit kat for dinner

cricketer

While they of course do not say that, they do say "United reserves the right to terminate any membership or remove any member or guest for any conduct United deems inappropriate," so they in theory have the right to deem your photography inappropriate.

They do also say ask that "your attire and conduct be consistent with the environment" which is yet another amusing catch-all-or-nothing, and they do require use of headphones, and tell you not to put your feet on the furniture. Clearly nobody cares about any of these.