Watched a video by an airline stewardess. Here are some points she made about dress:
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Wearing more form fitting clothing (but not tight) is better than very loose. A bulky or oversized hoodie, top, dress, pants, coat may get you side-lined at the scanner because the machine won’t read correctly and you may end up in a pat down.
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Best shoes are close toed. Sandals or flip flops just open your feet to pick up every germ thats in that big airport. She said sneakers are best safety wise (you can run in them) and they stay on your feet. That may be true for running but I read that the soles of sneakers can melt on a hot tarmac (in case of fire). The best option is a leather soled shoe.
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Don’t wear mini-skirts, short shorts, skin showing tops. You want to be covered on those seats that may or may not have been cleaned recently. Keep a barrier between you and the seat for hygienic purposes. Plus it can get freezing cold and airlines don’t have blankets for everyone. (Keeps germs down plus keeps people from fainting).
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Elastic or expanding waist band. It’s called “airplane belly”. You will automatically expand at the waistline as the gasses inside you expand with altitude. Very uncomfortable.
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Polyester melts if you end up (god forbid) in a fire situation. Cotton or other natural fiber will turn to ash but at least it’s not melted onto you.
Side note: While many on this thread are taking offense that the secretary is worried more about what you (and I’m betting he isn’t directing his remarks to you) wear rather than doing other “more important” stuff consider that he shouldn’t HAVE to tell people how to dress properly out of respect for others. But obviously it’s come to his attention…
Airlines have come up with their own rules:
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Revealing Attire: Items such as see-through clothing, exposed private parts (breasts, buttocks), or overly revealing outfits like certain crop tops or strapless rompers that staff determined were inadequate coverage.
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Specific Garments: Hawaiian Airlines specifically prohibits bikini bottoms and Speedos, while some international carriers may ban sportswear or flip-flops from certain lounges or cabins.
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Lack of Proper Attire: Nearly all airlines require passengers to be fully clothed and wearing shoes (being barefoot is generally not allowed).
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Hygiene/Odor: Delta Air Lines’ policy mentions that attire, hygiene, or odor that creates an “unreasonable risk of offense or annoyance to other passengers” can be grounds for removal.
The rules only exist because some people lack common courtesy and have zero common sense apparently. Can you imagine sitting next to a guy in a speedo? Or someone who hasn’t bathed in who knows how long? The airline wouldn’t need a rule unless someone’s already done it. Show some respect–I don’t want your feet up in the air and on the back of my headrest. Airline travel is stressful enough.