Dress code when flying

Originally posted by Jacqueline Lewis
Beware the 'knicker-grabber' or 'arse-grabber' when deciding what to wear. No seriously, I went on a flight training course at the BA flight training centre at Heathrow a few years back (the company I worked for thought it would be a great idea for fun day after a major drinking session [:$]).

Anyhoo, they put us through all the crash simulators, smoke-filled cabins, life raft business etc The one thing I really will never forget is the emergency slide; there is a piece of material on the bottom designed to stop you from plummeting into the sea in the case of a crash landing over water. It is very rough and is known as the 'knicker-grabber' as it stops you dead at the bottom of the chute. However, it will tear your skin if you're not wearing anything substantial, like jeans. So boys beware, no flimsy skirts, even if you are flying in the pointy bit.

Jacq x

Awww Jacq, and I bet so many of them were thinking of wearing a flimsy skirt...[|:)]

Notice nobody's mentioned shell suits...

Originally posted by locutus
It's also important to think about what you wear underneath.

Whilst sitting in PE, seat 70H, the lady in 70K found it very funny when seeing a man get up from his suite, a bit too quickly after waking up.

She was a lawyer too. Shame on her [ii]

More information required methinks!!!!

Originally posted by preiffer
Exactly, Chuck - which is why I'll never understand people "dressing up" for a flight.

If it were a 10 hour train journey, would people dress up for that? (Even in "first class"?) [:0]

No doubt hoping to be seen as suitable for upgrade???

Usually wear a pair of smartish jeans, white cotton casual shirt, casual shoes. Nothing too smart, but nothing too scruffy either - then again, look at this lot of scruffbags that got on a plane together

Cheers

Michael

Originally posted by MarkJ

Originally posted by locutus
It's also important to think about what you wear underneath.

Whilst sitting in PE, seat 70H, the lady in 70K found it very funny when seeing a man get up from his suite, a bit too quickly after waking up.

She was a lawyer too. Shame on her [ii]

More information required methinks!!!!

I was trying not to lower the tone too much but the man was in his sleep suit, had just woken up, and stood up. We decided he didn't have any underwear on, which perhaps was a bit of a mistake. Something to keep everything down was maybe a good idea. [?]

OK Loctus, got the image .

But while we are on the subject of the correct clothing, is anything worn under the sleep suit? By which I mean, does one maintain ones dignity, or does one imagine one's self to be a scottish commando?

When I used to travel and 'blag' my upgrades (which didn't happen often) then I even tried wearing suit and tie in economy. Now I pay for what I want, I wear what I want. This is usually jeans, trainers and a casual shirt (with a pocket as someone has already mentioned). On the return flights I usually get on the plane wearing shorts and a t-shirt and get off wearing a sleep suit. (Seriously!)

I am not likely to see anyone ever again, I don't much care for what people think of me anyway so I opt for comfort all the way.

Richard commented on wearing a tie in BA first. If I paid for BA First I would not expect someone to force me to wear a tie. I can accept the major things like keeping legs and arms covered.

Paul

Originally posted by mcmbenjamin

Originally posted by Lipstick
I'm as casual as i can get away with - i'd walk on in my PJ's if i could - but i do love it when old people dress up - it makes me smile. I don't know why.

Why not travel in your PJs? My god sister does it and goes to sleep as soon as she sits down.

Lol not entirely sure that'd go down well with staff travel rules!

Richard commented on wearing a tie in BA first. If I paid for BA First I would not expect someone to force me to wear a tie.

Ahh, Richard was fine without a Tie, it was I that had to visit Tie Rack... but then I was travelling on a Economy staff travel ticket and was given the last available seat... so had to smarten up a bit.

[HighFlyer]

BA used to have a policy where you had to wear a tie in First - and even Club, but this was phased out quite a few years ago, late 90's i think. It serves as a good reminder how stuffy we used to be about flying in the Premium Classes, makes Virgin's Upper at the time look very liberal.

Back OT - for me, i always dress smart casual anyway, so for travelling its the same, irrelevant of class. I am comfy in my own clothes, and of late i have been far too spoilt by changing into a sleepsuit when getting onboard anyway, so my attire of choice is somewhat irrelevant to the journey.

Im not fussed with what other people wear on board, its all about what you feel comfortable with - although i do draw the line at shorts and sandals for guys To be honest, id rather see someone in Upper wearing combats as opposed to the full refinery you do still see a lot of the older generation in - full hat and pearls, the works - all to sit in Y for 10 hours and be very uncomfortable.

I think the days of having to dress (that) smart for travel are well and truly over. Once apon a time, air travel was only for the rich, hence the requirement/expectation to dress smartly, but that isnt the case today.

Thanks,
Sarah

I do like to see those people who dress up though, usually older, I respect them for their efforts.

Me and mine just bought some lovely italian sweaters for our Nov flight, to go with our new Gucci shoes ( we spoilt ourselves[}:)])

Flying in Upper isn't run of the mill for us, its a special occaision which we are thankfull to be able to afford, so although we dress smart casual we like to think we put some thought in to it.

Me and mine just bought some lovely italian sweaters for our Nov flight, to go with our new Gucci shoes ( we spoilt ourselves)

Well it just wouldn't be proper not to buy the sweaters would it?;)

Anyway, I always find hot/humid weather difficult when travelling in the premium cabins. I generally go for a long-sleeved shirt for check-in and then change into a polo shirt once we're flying.

Cheers,
VS045

Well, in days gone by, I always wore chinos, but having sat on a seat which had chocolate crumbs left by the previous occupant, I decided that the brown trousered look was not the way to go! I now always wear reasonably smart black trousers and a proper shirt. I bring a pair of black linen trousers and a black silk tee-shirt to change into during the flight (whatever class I am in). You might be detecting a colour theme here: any colour you like as long as it's black!!

EC

[mcmbenjamin]

Next time I fly on a paid ticket will be on AA. Outbound I will try to dress ghettoo as possible. And on the return, well I hope I do not have I seat mate as I will have just finished the Bay to Breakers race; with running gear (may put sweat pants on).

[preiffer]

Running gear + sweaty feet = no seat mate for more than 15 minutes, providing there's a spare seat SOMEWHERE in the aircraft [y]

Originally posted by HighFlyer
BA used to have a policy where you had to wear a tie in First - and even Club, but this was phased out quite a few years ago, late 90's i think. It serves as a good reminder how stuffy we used to be about flying in the Premium Classes, makes Virgin's Upper at the time look very liberal.

I turned up to a BA flight MIA-LHR in FC in 1999 after unexpectiedly being held up from a connecting flight the day before due to storms. After a day of lapping up the sun, I turned up wearing a singlet (or 'wife beater shirt'), shorts and flip flops. At the gate I got a right old snotty dose of attitude from the gate agent about my carry on until he saw the '2A' on the boarding card upon which time he couldn't do enough for me, except for removing his nose from my butt.

My attire is usually old frayed jeans and open necked shirt. Sometimes a sports type jacket, sometimes a cardy, anyway something I can choose to remove or put on myself depending on the temperature.

If there's a stop I take a spare set of clothes and take a shower if I can.

The worse thing is arriving in a hot country from a cold one, sweating like crazy, having to carry your bags for miles, and having to stand in line in immigration for ages. Like going to Sydney this time of year in fact.

Cheers, Howard

Smart comfort for me. Dark jeans, clogs (easily kicked off and retrieved in security) and jersey. My favorite companion is my black pashmina (well, along with noise canceling headset!). I do try to comb my hair and stand up straight at check-in as Mum's word is still in my ear but she would probably be horribly aggrieved if she saw me now!

As a child,it was all coats and hats and best dress, ugh. Always saddened for the shell suit brigade as real comfort is that soft, thick sleep suit...
RR

Originally posted by Howard Long

Originally posted by HighFlyer
BA used to have a policy where you had to wear a tie in First - and even Club, but this was phased out quite a few years ago, late 90's i think. It serves as a good reminder how stuffy we used to be about flying in the Premium Classes, makes Virgin's Upper at the time look very liberal.

I turned up to a BA flight MIA-LHR in FC in 1999 after unexpectiedly being held up from a connecting flight the day before due to storms. After a day of lapping up the sun, I turned up wearing a singlet (or 'wife beater shirt'), shorts and flip flops. At the gate I got a right old snotty dose of attitude from the gate agent about my carry on until he saw the '2A' on the boarding card upon which time he couldn't do enough for me, except for removing his nose from my butt.

My attire is usually old frayed jeans and open necked shirt. Sometimes a sports type jacket, sometimes a cardy, anyway something I can choose to remove or put on myself depending on the temperature.

If there's a stop I take a spare set of clothes and take a shower if I can.

The worse thing is arriving in a hot country from a cold one, sweating like crazy, having to carry your bags for miles, and having to stand in line in immigration for ages. Like going to Sydney this time of year in fact.

Cheers, Howard

Actually Howard, arrving in a cold country from a hot one isn't too clever either - especially if arriving in the (even chillier) morning!

Smart & comfortable for me when I'm travelling I normally wear casual shirt,jeans and loafers.

Edna

Me too, but I'm only wearing black until they invent something darker!

My clothes are always black keks (I wore my bondage keks on one flight but they beeped through every security gate and meant a full wanding...far too may zips and buckles), black top and my New Rock Boots, (I couldn't possibly pack them as they are huge and would take up half the suitcase)

S

Originally posted by shazam
Edna

Me too, but I'm only wearing black until they invent something darker!

My clothes are always black keks (I wore my bondage keks on one flight but they beeped through every security gate and meant a full wanding...far too may zips and buckles), black top and my New Rock Boots, (I couldn't possibly pack them as they are huge and would take up half the suitcase)

S

I am having lots of images in my mind right now, did you say bondage[:0]:D

Yes EGG I did, but not of the Miss Whiplash variety more of the 'strap my legs together' punk variety

S

Oh lol, ok, for a minute there I thought prhaps you were cabin crew for Ryanaire:D

Me and the present Mrs Treelo always dress in lightweight trousers and (me) short-sleeved shirt - with a breast pocket - and (her) a loose fitting blouse/top. We both wear 'comfortable' shoes. Guess it's an age thing, eh[ii]