Why do people dress up nice to travel on planes?

CGBatch wrote:

Love her... one of her better videos too

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzcBDXyJO_w

That girl is pure white trash.

Yeah, I'd like to execute them but maybe I'm overreacting.

Charles Honorarium wrote:

In many countries, people still dress more formally in everyday wear. If they are going on a plane, that is something special and they dress up even more.

I've been on chicken buses in Central America that had better dressed occupants than most domestic flights. I'm not going to say it's good or bad, but American culture has become very casual. It's amazing how much Americans stick out due to the clothes and overall shabby appearance.

DocLove wrote:

Why button down shirt, why specify that! why!

Because contrary to popular belief, wearing a blazer with a polo makes you look like an asshat. And wearing it with a t-shirt works for 1% of people in the world, most of whom are rockstars who don't give a f*** anyway.

Yeah, nicely dressed people never act like jerks. I'm not advocating looking like a slob, but a**holes come from the whole spectrum of travelers.

anti-tard wrote:

DocLove wrote:

Why button down shirt, why specify that! why!

Because contrary to popular belief, wearing a blazer with a polo makes you look like an asshat. And wearing it with a t-shirt works for 1% of people in the world, most of whom are rockstars who don't give a f*** anyway.

Did you mean a button UP shirt rather than a button DOWN which generally refers to a button down collar? I think that is where the reply was coming from.

They only did that during the dawn of the jet age. We are talking about the late 50s and early 60s. There was something special about getting on a futuristic airliner blazing through the skys at 600mph.

Disappointed 1 wrote:

The headrests smell like shit.

You're sitting backwards. You should be looking forward with your face away from the headrest.

Broke down runner wrote:

People are a mess, I hate going to the airport. Everyone is wearing pajama pants and flip flops, looks like hell, probably hasn't bathed.

Add in that no one knows how to pack a small carryon, or how to use the overhead bins, or basically how to be a good traveler.

I think Bus stations might be a better option.

100% true. Air travel is a complete joke at the moment.

While we're at it, why do people freakin' *applaud* when the plane lands? Yeah, that signals a lot of class...mostly low, though.

[Kind of insulting for the pilot, too, right? "What's with the applause? Were they thinking that I usually *don't* have a safe landing, so this time is special?"]

And once we're down, and taxiing to the terminal, why do you (yeah, YOU, Slobbo)--you special person, you--feel like it's okay to stand up and start getting stuff out of the overhead bin, about three seconds after we've been reminded to stay seated until the seatbelt sign is off?

What, exactly, is your hurry? You dressed in your clown pants and Mötley Crüe t-shirt "to be comfortable," right? Well, how 'bout you take advantage of your Lower Slobbovia fashion statement and stay comfortable *in your seat*, rather than endangering other passengers and crew by opening bins while the plane's still moving? Are you really in that big a rush to *stand in the aisle for ten minutes*, when the plane does finally reach its gate, as we wait for the doors to finally open? Hey, Mr. Comfort, siddown!

I wear road racing attire and do strides up and down the aisle.

Disappointed 1 wrote:

aksdcf wrote:

Yea, like those people who have jobs that require they look professional, and prefer to look neat when casual away from home. Boy, those people really suck.

What's wrong with dressing normally for a stinky plane ride, and then changing for business meetings when you arrive? No need to dress up much for a stinky plane ride, unless you're so pressed for time and you're about to have a meeting with a CEO within hours of arrival.

A lot of senior people in my company who travel often go straight from the airport to the local office/external meetings, where a suit is obviously required. I basically always wear t-shirt and jeans on the plane, but have had situations where I came straight from the office or needed to be presentable upon arrival. I've actually changed out of a suit in the airport bathroom at least once or twice, but are you really expecting everyone to do that?

My brother used to travel for work every week (consulting projects)...I have difficulty believing anyone who's ever been in the business world could seriously ask this question.

digging up an oldie with a another look for acceptable attire

http://www.slate.com/articles/life/a_fine_whine/2014/09/dressing_up_for_air_travel_in_defense_of_looking_nice_on_a_flight_or_train.html

Because they have class.

Disappointed 1 wrote:

Seems kind of silly because planes are often stinky and dusty

No one wants to wear a suit anymore. Look at this thread.

http://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=6038545&page=1

You should always dress up when flying so when the plane crashes your family won't have to change your clothes when they toss you in a casket.

There are people in this world who would prefer to make a nice presentation while moving through it. Maybe not 100% of the time but more often than not. Thus, air travel is included.

Those referring to meeting members of the opposite sex are correct. Since most on this board appear to be lowlife losers who have trouble ingratiating themselves with the rest of the world, it is not surprising dressing well is uncomfortable for them.

I love the quote in the article about how people have lost all respect for travel as a process and want to turn a plane flight into a wormhole -like compartment between their bed and the destination. I can relate to it, and finally realized my personal reasons for looking like crap when I fly.

anti-tard wrote:

The real reason is that dressing well usually equates to getting better service. This is equally applicable everywhere, but getting better service in an airport has a much bigger impact on your life than getting good service in a 7-11. Therefore when flying it makes sense to dress well.

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This is correct.

For business, companies do not send slobs on the road. For personal travel it is about respect (self and others) and getting better service from airline, restaurant, hotel, and other providers. Being polite and respectful will get fees waived, upgrades, better rooms, etc. A light travel blazer with good pockets is cheap, get some decent pants that fit and a pair of slip on loafers for TSA/security. Even more important in Europe where most cab drivers dress better than Americans.

I always dress up on planes, and I always fly first class -- even if I have to pay the difference myself.

I have made dozens of vital business contacts simply by being in first class. Totally worth the extra money.