Can’t we have a dress code for Polaris Lounges?
Jun 1, 2022, 10:52 am
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Reminder we are talking about dress code in an UA lounge. This is not about other societal issues / dress codes elsewhere. Please constraint comments to the thread topic
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Jun 1, 2022, 1:05 pm
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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.
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.
But I definitely appreciate doing it anywhere but out in the open.
Jun 1, 2022, 1:15 pm
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At least in the Polaris lounge there always seem to be unpopulated places you can escape to if other people are being noisy and obnoxious. Everyone is obsessively close to the food and bar, so the rest of the lounge is like a different planet even on a busy day. The Centurion lounge gives you nothing.
Jun 1, 2022, 6:09 pm
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I disagree. I would take the loud phone noise over that attire any day..
What about decorum?? I typically wear jeans a button down and a sport coat when I travel, I have a handy cashmere sweater in my briefcase when I hang up my jacket to be prepared if it gets cold on the plane just the way I like to travel
I actually took offense to that photo..
What about decorum?? I typically wear jeans a button down and a sport coat when I travel, I have a handy cashmere sweater in my briefcase when I hang up my jacket to be prepared if it gets cold on the plane just the way I like to travel
I actually took offense to that photo..
Jun 1, 2022, 6:15 pm
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Jun 2, 2022, 8:28 am
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The wifebeater however, I can pretty much assure you he didn't buy this tank top from Lululemon.
Jun 2, 2022, 10:59 am
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Wearing a tank top to the airport is tacky. However, was the man respectful? Was he polite and kind to the staff? Was he clean and free of odors? Did he take his phone calls discreetly and not treat the lounge like his personal office? All those things are far more important to me than his tank top, even though I still think his attire is inappropriate outside of the beach.
I'd rather have a quiet guy in a tank top than "Mr. Big Shot" dressed up and bossing people around in the lounge and talking on speakerphone like he owns the place.
I'd rather have a quiet guy in a tank top than "Mr. Big Shot" dressed up and bossing people around in the lounge and talking on speakerphone like he owns the place.
Jun 3, 2022, 7:20 am
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I’ve been flying for about 25 years now. I always wear at least khakis and a polo and bring a light jacket. Partly b/c I think you should get dressed up a bit when your flying, but mostly b/c I’m always cold. If you want to wear PJs or a wifebeater in first, I don’t agree with it, but thats my issue not yours. Wear whatever you want. I’m not going to lose any sleep over it, and until UA tries to enforce some kind of dress code, they’re not losing any sleep over it either. (Although I do think employees traveling non-rev regardless of cabin have to wear khakis at a minimum, don’t quote me on that but I thought I was told that once by a non-rev who was a seat-mate for a flight)
To the topic at hand:
When i feel like I have a good chance of getting an upgrade I might dress a bit nicer, if i’ve paid for the Polaris seat or the upgrade is confirmed and i’m flying overnight, i’m going to dress comfortably. I don’t want lay down horizontally and wrinkle nice clothes.Times have changed and people of different social status dress all kinds of way. Luxury fashion brands sell tons of sweatshirts, T-shirts, sweatpants as of late.
The Polaris Lounge is not a Country Club, thank god!
Jun 3, 2022, 11:12 am
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Jun 3, 2022, 2:05 pm
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Jun 5, 2022, 9:07 am
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