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67. I agree that everyone should be courteous and dress appropriately

Sat Nov 22, 2025, 08:21 AM

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but I think the bigger problem is how they stuff everyone in like sardines and charge all kinds of fees and overbooking so they cancel your seat while you're waiting to board.

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Transportation Department urges "dressing with respect" on flights. Will it improve air travel? [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 21 OP

Let's begin with not all standing up simultaneously as soon as the flight arrives at the gate... EarthFirst Nov 21 #1

that's nigh impossible for middle & window seats - unless you're maxsolomon Nov 21 #13

I've been on flights that arrived late. cab67 Saturday #69

David Sedaris on dressing to fly LearnedHand Nov 21 #2

Next the government will tell us to bring out the red capes and Quaker bonnets for the women. intheflow Nov 21 #3

They would carve out exceptions BumRushDaShow Nov 21 #7

Don't forget the faded jeans and high-top sneakers FakeNoose Nov 21 #30

Plus a flag AS a T-shirt BumRushDaShow Nov 21 #34

Rules of civility from an administration that Farmer-Rick Nov 21 #45

That would be ironic, Ms. Toad Nov 21 #51

It's a two way street. taxi Nov 21 #4

+1000 ificandream Nov 21 #20

It's all about looking good for the fucking Fox News cameras. Initech Saturday #76

Resign a**hole.............right along with the entire maga approved senate and US Supreme Court 6............. turbinetree Nov 21 #5

Things could be better. We don't have to dress like it's 1963... suits, hats, dresses and white gloves... QueerDuck Nov 21 #6

Not as bad as my experience flying Allegiant... IthinkThereforeIAM Nov 21 #23

Ugh! QueerDuck Nov 21 #24

You know those contraptions that catch wild hogs in a circle wall? chouchou Nov 21 #8

busy work to justify his paycheck nt msongs Nov 21 #9

The boys in our school had to wear neckties. You had to wear it to school, not put it on in school or you go to hell. twodogsbarking Nov 21 #10

Sounds like old white guy rules or Amish. twodogsbarking Nov 21 #11

Give me four more inches of legroom in coach Bok_Tukalo Nov 21 #12

Ditto that! snot Nov 21 #15

Civility? Let's start with the...person...in the White House. mwmisses4289 Nov 21 #14

Duffy is an idiot LetMyPeopleVote Nov 21 #16

Best post! KPN Saturday #62

This from an admin led by the guy who's snot Nov 21 #17

Oh, God, not this "Dress up like people on TV in the 1950s" shit again DavidDvorkin Nov 21 #18

I'll just like it's the 50s but only if dflprincess Nov 21 #29

And the amount of seat space and leg room per passenger. DavidDvorkin Nov 21 #38

Duffy channels Melania delisen Nov 21 #19

I don't want to imagine what will come next from the 'Back to the '50s' administration. ificandream Nov 21 #21

"...and be in a good mood." Harker Nov 21 #22

. dalton99a Nov 21 #25

Huh. Only white people flew in the 1950s. Ilsa Saturday #55

This from the guy who danced naked in front of window. tetedur Nov 21 #26

Let me be sure I understand. Courtesy while they hang the Democrats, amiright? bucolic_frolic Nov 21 #27

As the US gov't brutalizes people: kicking, beating, pepper spraying, jailing, killing. Irish_Dem Nov 21 #28

Well, Sean, how about you promise me that I won't get trapped on the tarmac for hours, tanyev Nov 21 #31

Just please bathe and use deodorant Freddie Nov 21 #32

Safety and efficiency are too tough for Duffy so he finds a distraction. Norrrm Nov 21 #33

Yeah, where's HIS respect for air traffic controllers who shoulder the stress of keeping thousands safe? Attilatheblond Saturday #83

Duffy wants to talk dress codes and respect while flying? sheshe2 Nov 21 #35

If they want us to dresss like it's the early 1950s, they'll have to treat us that way Warpy Nov 21 #36

Please don't give out gum of any type! Too many gum snappers and poppers are driving the rest of us nuts. nt spooky3 Nov 21 #46

Jets are LOUD Warpy Saturday #57

Au contraire. I've flown enough to know how annoying this is spooky3 Saturday #59

Also, nicotine gum doesn't work like that Warpy Saturday #74

I'm flying on Dec. 10th and sitting in first class. I'm wearing joggers, sneaks, and a cosy sweatshirt, which is Raftergirl Nov 21 #37

Funny, I've seem to have been doing this for years. Dressing for plane crashes since the 80's... paleotn Nov 21 #39

In 1975 when I was ten I flew alone from DTW to LAX. Jacson6 Nov 21 #40

What really might help would be for airlines to quit treating their passengers like cattle. flashman13 Nov 21 #41

Given how cramped coach is these days, this might not be too comfortable Montauk6 Nov 21 #42

This is the kind of meaningless drivel we get from this guy fujiyamasan Nov 21 #43

How about restoring courtesy and class to the government? ananda Nov 21 #44

I'll consider it kevinore Nov 21 #47

Should we all dress like ICE agents? Their attire...doesn't impress me. Nt lostnfound Nov 21 #48

A new etiquette guide from the team that brought you "Quiet, Piggy!" struggle4progress Nov 21 #49

DB Cooper Jimbo S Nov 21 #50

Do be sure, Sean Duffy, area51 Nov 21 #52

Please dress as if you are going to a funeral-- Yours! Mawspam2 Nov 21 #53

Honestly, I would like to go back to the old social norm of formal or semi-formal wear on airplanes Justice Brandeis Nov 21 #54

Sean, do tell us what you wore on an airplane THE LAST TIME YOU FLEW COACH. jls4561 Saturday #56

Wear the clothes you want to be in when sliding down an emergency ramp. Hope22 Saturday #58

It's not easy to find ladies' white gloves and millinery anymore. mahina Saturday #60

so no QUIET, PIGGY? SaydiTom Saturday #61

And be on your best behavior! Aussie105 Saturday #63

I just arrived in London on an overnight flight mnhtnbb Saturday #64

"Made me wonder what the parents were thinking." BumRushDaShow Saturday #66

My point is that pj's on the flight may be mnhtnbb Saturday #71

Over the years BumRushDaShow Saturday #77

Ok then Snoopy 7 Saturday #65

I agree that everyone should be courteous and dress appropriately mdbl Saturday #67

Theaters have been making the same request for years. cab67 Saturday #68

I do dress up when going to the theatre. Most New Yorkers do, too. It's the tourists who don't dress up. It Raftergirl Saturday #72

I've only been as a tourist, but I've dressed respectfully. cab67 Saturday #80

Or just came from the bus station. I know, a bit harsh. We have subscription series to national Broadway musical Raftergirl Saturday #84

It's hard to imagine this will help but you never know. NH Ethylene Saturday #70

Follow the new "Fetterman Standard".. NowsTheTime Saturday #73

Fuck their stupid golden age bullshit! Initech Saturday #75

Duffy: I can't guarantee your safety cbabe Saturday #78

It is considered rude and disrespectful to be late for an appointment or to not show up at all DBoon Saturday #79

I guess I don't have to worry about Steve Bannon sitting next to me. onenote Saturday #81

It's 2025. Being a slob is an inalienable right. Sneederbunk Saturday #82