Dressing up seems to be out of fashion these days on the clouds. Do you guys/galls see it that way?
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Dressing up seems to be out of fashion these days on the clouds. Do you guys/galls see it that way?
Good question...
On my own airline I always wear slacks, button up shirt, jacket and dress shoes.
I do this on any other airline too, with the exception of any US based airlines as it doesn't seem to matter? I stayed dressed up the other day on a DL buddy pass as I knew I would prob be upgraded. But then I used a ZED on them the next day in jeans and got upgraded anyways! I never bother on AA or WN. I heard DL changed their policy to say that if it doesn't get you kicked off as a rev pax, it won't preclude you from a seat or an upgrade.
How much does it matter any more?
What's wrong with cheater clip on tie? It still looks like a tie. (most pilots wear them)
I agree that the state of undress is pitiful on airlines--I'm not even gong into that SW 9"skirt "sl^t" w/the new boob job, and pelvic curves exposed...
We always had a to wear the nonrev "uniform"--collar shirts, slacks (no jeans) no sneaks, no t-shirts etc etc. It was a burden to move along a vacation course with the appropriate attire that we'd only wear on the flights, tho. Sad to say DL went WAY TOO FAR on relaxing the dress code and there is way too much peopleofwalmart idiocy in airports as it is. We still maintain standards--jeans are always clean, fitted well and neat. (I hardly find them comfy, so I opt for travel pants/khakis/slacks. I will wear walking sandals and do my make-up and hair. Whatever I travel in has to suit the trip for more than one wearing--that's my rule and I'm sticking to it. (cold-weather gear is an exception--I'm not freezing coming or going!)
I respect myself and adhere to personal principles. Sounds like you're that kinda guy, Palms!
Personally, a shirt, trousers and shoes - Regardless.
Have been refused by Aer Lingus for a 55 min flight DUB/LHR in Y class.
I take no risks.
United have a dress code. If you wear jeans, you'll be lucky to get Y.
DL must have relaxed their regs, the last time I flew them I was dressed up, ATL/LIM.
Prior to that trip, I hadn't flown them since the late 80's. I had a leather jacket in my hands and I was told to fold it inside out and drape it over
my arms at SFO., that too for Y class.
The clip on tie is incase a crazy pax attacks and tries to strangle you because of a delay http://www.nonrev.net/forums/style_e...IR#>/laugh.gif As for ties, I know how to do one up as I wear one at work but I wouldn't go as far as to wear one on the plane!
Personally, I prefer to travel in jeans but feel like I haven't made that much of an effort. Basically I have seen jeans seem to be OK for domestic US airlines, but will somtimes preclude you from upgrade. I now know I can get upgraded on DL with them, WN one can't get upgraded, and on AA that upgrade list is always full and I am always like 20th standby anyways, so jeans it is!!
well, I realized my husband wears the "noose" type cheater tie w/his uniform
maybe Palms can guard the doors when the pilots take their breaks!
dressing to represent the airline went way out the window when DL changed their policy (and insisted no visible ID's unless in uniform)
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Well 76er, I think even the Walmartshoppers in their own minds think that they respect themselves and adhere to personal principles. Oh well.
(I doubt they could even spell r-e-s-p-e-c-t without Aretha's help)
Sometimes nice jeans, usually slacks or a skirt - always a nice nondescript shirt/blouse/sweater - ALWAYS freshly laundered (even the coat) and a little face.
I HATE seeing people looking like slobs (and some people, I wonder HOW the hell they manage to get out of the house!) and really mind my P's and Q's - I ask my travel companions to dress like they are going to a job interview... http://www.nonrev.net/forums/style_e...DIR#>/cool.gif
For years I wore only dresses while flying but now I incorporate dress slacks as well. I always wear heals and dress as if I were going out to dinner. Heck, I may be the only person dressed like that on the plane but I like to look nice. My kids were never allowed to nonrev without a collared shirt.
My wife and I always dress business casual. I wear a sport coat, it's nice to have pockets for tkts, passports etc.
Just recently I told my family and friends they didn't have to wear a tie. Why dress like you're getting on a bus?
I like the idea of blending in with the other pax. I can recall the days when a suit and tie were mandatory for the premium cabin and I did look way out of place going to PVR in July with it being 90 degrees and 100% humidity.
I still dress up(business casual) though just in case I have to switch over to a different carrier last minute.
Keep in mind, I was only 19-20 years old during my summer of nonrev, so I think if I dressed up too much it'd probably be a little strange. Plus, I only once even tried to get into first class (ANC-MSP redeye) but didn't get it anyway.
That said, I usually wore collared polos if I WASN'T flying, and that seemed to work out ok on the flights. This was never really brought up as an issue when we were told about our flight privileges, but it'd come up in conversation sometimes at work. I think I may have been pushing it a little, but it was only brought up once, and barely. I was wearing a t-shirt this time, (actually, I think I'm wearing the same one right now) trying to get listed for an earlier flight from YYZ-DTW. The gate agent was really friendly about it, was shocked that my seniority was only about 2 months. He told me that "as someone that's worked here for a long time, it's always best to dress up for first, since you never know if that's all that will be left. If you're not dressed for the part, and that plane is about to go, you risk it flying without you" but since I was in coach, it wasn't a problem.
Another time, I was flying from MSP-SEA. I sat next to a guy on a buddy pass going from LAS-MSP-SEA to see his brother. He wasn't dressed very well to begin with, and the gate agent at MSP said he needed a collared shirt, even in the back. He was able to get one at a shop at the airport, at least.
I also heard a story from someone at work years back: She was trying to get a flight home from NRT (or maybe to NRT, then home, I forget) and was overall pretty well dressed. The only problem was, her dress shoes were in her checked luggage and the gate agent was VERY picky. She wouldn't let her on the plane without better shoes, and I think for some reason buying them in the airport was not an option. Desperate to get on that flight (other options were limited, and there's a good chance she'd have the same gate agent anyway) she ended up talking with a pax who agreed to switch shoes during boarding. When the gate agent saw that, she glared at her (understandably, but options were very limited at that time). It wasn't until the plane was airborne that my coworker dared to trade shoes back
We dress well, what is probably best described as business casual.
I typically will wear a nice Tommy Bahama (TB) shirt and slacks. Only once (in Sydney) has a CSR given me a hard time about my TB shirt. What, a hundred dollar shirt* isn't acceptable?
*Not that I paid $100, mind you...
Slacks & button up shirt.
When I came home on a QF flight the other day I got talking to another person in the line. She was on an AA staff member's companion ticket and had rocked up in jeans with holes ripped out of both knees! Sure enough QF in LAX and SYD gave her boarding passes! Nevertheless I told her it isn't the best idea for the return leg...
according to the DL dress code (which hardly exists) not torn or soiled clothing and no PJ or underwear as outer garments---wish I could say "AS IF...) but there will always be at least one who pushes the limit. One of hubby's kids had frayed "hem" jeans and dad told her to change. She also had an undershirt with a visible rip (gee--must be from pulling it over her butt all the time--so chic!!) and he told her "I can see; they can see it--change!"
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Paul Rowsey @ Oct 24 2009, 09:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>That what I do also, likes good but does not look like you are just trying to get a upgrade.Quote:
Slacks & button up shirt.[/b]
Best buy executive denied an upgrade to First because he was wearing a track suit. And you thought only non-revs had to dress for First.
story here
Decent Jeans + Polo (or button up shirt) + pair of timberland/merrell outdoor shoes. Thats it.
So far so good. I am not looking for upgrades....just want to get to my final destination!
I love DL approach regarding this subject http://www.nonrev.net/forums/style_e...IR#>/smile.gif
100% honest!