I miss the way people flew in the 70s.

I have comfy/cute travel clothes. Layers so that I can adjust to being warm/cold. Nothing that would look out of place out in the real world if I were out and about.

I fly a lot. The one must have for my flying is a hoodie. Airplane temps can be all over the place and time of year doesn't really matter.

If I'm traveling with no work meetings that day or for leisure, it's likely jeans, flip flops, tee shirt and hoodie. If it's middle of summer going somewhere warm it may be shorts. If it's not summer it's probably shoes and just depends if I want to pack dress shoes or just wear them.

If I'm meeting a customer (my Monday flights) it's jeans (possibly slacks), dress shoes, long sleeve dress shirt and depending on the customer a hoodie or a sport coat.

We're all flying tomorrow. Told my kids dress comfortable but your not going to the airport looking like ****ing trash. With that said I'm wearing shorts, polo, and Columbia type slip on boat shoe. Of course we'll see what kind of mood I'm in with the kids at 3:30 AM

GAC06 said:

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Running shoes for international travel is like wearing "I'M AN AMERICAN TOURIST" sign. Fanny pack and cell phone holster are optional accessories.

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I'd rather look like an American tourist that had a comfortable flight than a raggedy faux-Euro wannabe that's trying to blend in. The American tourist image disappears the second I skip the long-ass foreign passport line full of the faux-Euros looking beat to hell to swipe my EU passport at the kiosk and be on my way.

JABQ04 said:

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we'll see what kind of mood I'm in with the kids at 3:30 AM

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bad.

Kids at 3:30 a.m. = bad mood.

I fly dressed for my destination. If that is a business meeting I will dress accordingly.

If I am flying to the beach I am wearing shorts and a t-shirt.

The airport is in public. Therefore you should dress lile you're in public.

And if you're over the age of 3, you don't need a pillow for a 2 hour flight.

Polo and shorts in the summer. 1/4 zip pullover, polo, and jeans in the winter. Generally cole haan sneakers with the jeans, tennis shoes with the shorts. But both tied where I can slip on and off pretty easily. Presentable but comfortable

Think utilitarian. If an EMP or nuclear attack occurred, you want comfortable long pants (Columbia stretch), a leather belt, nice shirt and Merrell shoes in case you have to hike long distances. Take a small backpack carryon with sandals, extra underwear, socks and tee shirts. Wet wipes of course and meal bars and powdered electrolyte with water bottle. Because these days it's not just a flight: it's survival, especially if you are flying United or American.

Slicer97 said:

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Flip flops, athletic shorts and a dry-fit tshirt. Because f*** your feelings.

If someone else's attire upsets you, you deserve to be upset.

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This post hurt my feelings.

I am upset.

Trousers with a collared shirt. I usually prefer to wear a blazer or jacket of some kind. If you are dressed for business, you are usually taken more seriously and get better service. I do this even if traveling for leisure. I can always take off the jacket. I have had the unfortunate circumstance of being away from home and getting 'the call' about a relative or someone close passing away, and had to travel to a funeral or memorial service from my destination without going home first. If I am dressed like this, I can go and not worry about looking like a slob. I had to buy a suit once because I wasn't prepared.

I only wear t-shirts under another shirt or when I am doing physical work or exercising. I don't wear jeans. I like to wear western boots, but not when flying, as taking them off can be a pain. I do wear shorts in public, but only shorts that look appropriate for a classy occasion. I never wear them for air travel.

Hoodies, IMHO, make you look like a hood rat, but to each his own.

When newly minted officers arrive at the US Marine Corps Basic School in Quantico VA, they are told that you are not going to wear jeans on liberty (off base non work time). The idea is that you are an educated professional, and you are to present yourself that way at ALL times. That stuck with me and the idea has served me well for decades.

I don't want to run into anyone I know, or meet anyone important that I don't know and not present myself at my best.

John Francis Donaghy said:

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The airport is in public. Therefore you should dress lile you're in public.

And if you're over the age of 3, you don't need a pillow for a 2 hour flight.

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Airplanes are filthy and I cringe when I see a pillow. I'd have to burn that on landing because it isn't fit for further use.

Summertime, I wear shorts and sneakers with a nice polo style shirt or politically motivated t shirt. For example, my latest one is an image of the Dr Suess hat with the message that reads "Come and take it." I have another one that has the state of Texas kicking the State of California in the balls.

Cooler temps, jeans, a pullover, and loafers.

ThunderCougarFalconBird said:

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When I was a kid, my dad worked for a major airline and we could fly for free. Employee and family dress code on board was pants/collared shirt in coach for men; slacks/skirt/dress and a blouse for women. Dress code in first class added a jacket for men and required women to be in a skirt or dress. That was late 1990s/early 2000s.

Anymore, my travel attire really depends on what I'm doing when I get off the plane.

There are days when I'm fully suited up to fly because when I land I'm in an uber to a client meeting or the courthouse. For the same trip, I might be flying back in shorts, comfortable shoes, and a polo because I'm headed home to hang out with my kids.

For international long haul, I usually wear comfortable athletic type pants that look presentable, running shoes, and long-sleeve technical shirt.

On a long weekend trip with the wife to, say, NYC, and we take the Thursday afternoon flight, I'm usually in whatever I will wear to the restaurant where we have reservations.

Never look sloppy, just usually dressed for what happens after we land.

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My stepdad retired from one of the major airlines and our family has a similar benefit. The last time I used it was a few years ago for a funeral and the dress code was still the same as the bolded.

When not making use of a benefit with a dress code, I usually wear a plain t-shirt or polo shirt, jeans (non-ripped/faded), a decent pair of shoes, and usually a hoodie, which is probably the sloppiest thing I'm wearing.

Go 80's or Go Home

Wear what you want, but for god's sake, just be clean and don't stink.....

I wear whatever I feel like wearing at the time

rwtxag83 said:

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Trousers with a collared shirt. I usually prefer to wear a blazer or jacket of some kind. If you are dressed for business, you are usually taken more seriously and get better service. I do this even if traveling for leisure. I can always take off the jacket. I have had the unfortunate circumstance of being away from home and getting 'the call' about a relative or someone close passing away, and had to travel to a funeral or memorial service from my destination without going home first. If I am dressed like this, I can go and not worry about looking like a slob. I had to buy a suit once because I wasn't prepared.

I only wear t-shirts under another shirt or when I am doing physical work or exercising. I don't wear jeans. I like to wear western boots, but not when flying, as taking them off can be a pain. I do wear shorts in public, but only shorts that look appropriate for a classy occasion. I never wear them for air travel.

Hoodies, IMHO, make you look like a hood rat, but to each his own.

When newly minted officers arrive at the US Marine Corps Basic School in Quantico VA, they are told that you are not going to wear jeans on liberty (off base non work time). The idea is that you are an educated professional, and you are to present yourself that way at ALL times. That stuck with me and the idea has served me well for decades.

I don't want to run into anyone I know, or meet anyone important that I don't know and not present myself at my best.

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Back in 2019 I traveled for work to Orlando for a big Simulation conference. Saw a guy in first class that looked familiar but couldn't quite place him. After deboarding, I saw him again - this time with his glasses on - and realized it was Dr. Loftin.

Got down to get my bag and while waiting, he looked over and me and then headed over to say hi. Turns out he was there for the same conference.

Oh...and I was wearing shorts, tennis shoes and an Aggie t-shirt - that's why he came over. Somehow I don't think he thought I was too slovenly to talk to - maybe his nose isn't 60 ft in the air like most posters on here...

Slicer97 said:

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Flip flops, athletic shorts and a dry-fit tshirt. Because f*** your feelings.

If someone else's attire upsets you, you deserve to be upset.

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Found the Resident White Trash Member

I'd make a mullet joke, but, well, he has none.

Shakes the Clown said:

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Slicer97 said:

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Flip flops, athletic shorts and a dry-fit tshirt. Because f*** your feelings.

If someone else's attire upsets you, you deserve to be upset.

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Found the Resident WhiteTrash Member

I'd make a mullet joke, but, well, he has none.

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Racist...

What's wrong with a mullet?

My favorite airline dress story. We were flying to Perth on SingAir in business. LSU grad coworker shows up in sweatpants and a stained frat tshirt.

Landed in Perth 24 hours later Sunday evening and they had lost his luggage. He had to go the client meeting in that outfit first thing Monday morning. Client wasn't amused, boss was pissed.

Never change coonasses.

Ol_Ag_02 said:

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My favorite airline dress story. We were flying to Perth on SingAir in business. LSU grad coworker shows up in sweatpants and a stained frat tshirt.

Landed in Perth 24 hours later Sunday evening and they had lost his luggage. He had to go the client meeting in that outfit first thing Monday morning. Client wasn't amused, boss was pissed.

Never change coonasses.

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I'd fire his ass for checking a bag.

I have a coworker who had a similar story (SVP of a Fortune 100), although his was traveling from vacation to leading a multi-day meeting on a project in Europe that included both internal personnel and consultants (but not customers). He arrived late Sunday afternoon, his luggage is delayed, and there is almost nothing open. The hotel concierge recommended a place he could try that was closing soon. Cab driver takes him there and it's basically a gay clubbing outfit place where everything is leather. Negatory on that.

As it turns out, the hotel gift shop has jerseys of whatever the major local soccer club was, so he decides to go with that. Monday is a very long project meeting/day, and as it turns out, his luggage still didnt arrive and the shops have closed before they're done working. So he has to wear this jersey two days in a row.

My uncle flew for TWA, retiring in 1982 after flying for 30 years. There was never a conversation with him that did not include something about airplanes. And he was old school - very proper, respectful.

He used to tell a story of removing a passenger for wearing flip flops, cutoff jeans, and a tank top. Said he wasn't dressed properly and he was not going to fly the young man. He said the man was the son of some Hollywood star, although I don't recall ever knowing who the star was.

I guess Uncle Gene could get away with it as he was the senior pilot within TWA.

Ol_Ag_02 said:

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My favorite airline dress story. We were flying to Perth on SingAir in business. LSU grad coworker shows up in sweatpants and a stained frat tshirt.

Landed in Perth 24 hours later Sunday evening and they had lost his luggage. He had to go the client meeting in that outfit first thing Monday morning. Client wasn't amused, boss was pissed.

Never change coonasses.

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This is my nightmare! I always keep a pair of beta brand pants rolled up tight in my bag and a wrinkle resistant plainish work shirt in my bag in case I need to wear it a few days in case of lost luggage. Somehow it's never happened to me.

hillcountryag86 said:

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My uncle flew for TWA, retiring in 1982 after flying for 30 years. There was never a conversation with him that did not include something about airplanes. And he was old school - very proper, respectful.

He used to tell a story of removing a passenger for wearing flip flops, cutoff jeans, and a tank top. Said he wasn't dressed properly and he was not going to fly the young man. He said the man was the son of some Hollywood star, although I don't recall ever knowing who the star was.

I guess Uncle Gene could get away with it as he was the senior pilot within TWA.

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Big Judge Smails vibe here.

"I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. Felt I owed it to them"

swimmerbabe11 said:

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I miss the way people flew in the 70s.

I have comfy/cute travel clothes. Layers so that I can adjust to being warm/cold. Nothing that would look out of place out in the real world if I were out and about.

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werent you born in the late '80s

okay, I miss the idea of it.

Wear whatever you want. I say all bets are off these days if you're flying. They have made it so uncomfortable to fly in every possible way, anybody paying for an airline ticket and dealing with the associated bull**** is entitled to slob it up as much as they want.

Usually wear some grey Columbia light weight pants with a pair of Hoka shoes and a 1/4 zip fleece. Light weight. No metal belt or other. Still looks good and professional. Drop bags on conveyor and walk through the metal detector. TSA precheck takes like 15 seconds.

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JABQ04 said:

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we'll see what kind of mood I'm in with the kids at 3:30 AM

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bad.

Kids at 3:30 a.m. = bad mood.

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Plot twist: I'll be in a bad mood no matter time we fly. My reasoning for the early flight was A) Cheaper, B) won't be rushed to get where we are going C) hopefully everyone else will be too tired to talk and will just keep their traps shut and let me drive when we land

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