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US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy Message to Americans: Don’t wear pajamas on airplanes.
Speaking at Newark Airport in New Jersey on Monday, Mr. Duffy said he had noticed a “deterioration in civility” among air travelers and launched what he called a “civility campaign” to encourage courtesy and patience in the event of a plane crash. holiday travel.
Duffy advised travelers to “say please and thank you to the pilot and flight attendants” and to dress “with some respect.”
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“I encourage people to dress a little better, whether it’s jeans or a nice shirt, so maybe we can all behave a little better,” he said. “Please don’t wear slippers or pajamas when you come here.” airport. I think that’s a positive thing. ”
Duffy also encouraged passengers to help other passengers who are struggling to put their luggage in the overhead bins “as a matter of common courtesy and courtesy.”
Transport Secretary Sean Duffy on Monday urged travelers to “dress a little better” and show civility on planes. (Eric Lee/Getty Images)
“I think bringing civility back will improve the travel experience for everyone,” Duffy previously said in an exclusive interview with FOX Business.
The initiative comes in the wake of a 400% increase in in-flight disturbances since 2019, ranging from sabotage to violence, according to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) data.
Nearly one in five flight attendants reported experiencing a physical incident in 2021, but reports of unruly passengers remained above pre-pandemic levels in 2024, according to union and FAA data. FOX Business previously reported.
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Diane Gottesman, an etiquette expert and founder of the Texas Protocol School in San Antonio, says the issue of airport attire goes beyond fashion. She said it was a matter of courtesy.
“from From an etiquette perspective, “Pajamas should be reserved for the privacy of homes and hotel rooms where people lounge, not public spaces,” she told Fox News Digital.
While comfort is important, Gottsman added, “it is still possible to choose clothing that is comfortable, practical, and appropriate for public settings.”
Recently, it has become common to see travelers wearing pajamas at the airport. (Alamy)
Some may blame celebrity culture for the trend of tourists wearing pajamas. Stars have been photographed strolling through the airport in loungewear, turning the terminal into an extension of their living room.
“If you take the time to dress intentionally, you’ll naturally feel more confident and self-esteem.”
Ed Sheeran was photographed wearing pajama-style pants at Los Angeles International Airport in 2015, and Rihanna has recently been spotted wearing silk nightgowns in public.
Ed Sheeran was photographed wearing pajama pants at Los Angeles International Airport in 2015. (WENN.COM/Money$Hot)
Jacqueline Whitmore, a former flight attendant and founder of the Protocol School in Palm Beach, Florida, told FOX News Digital that the way people dress influences their behavior.
“The way we dress affects how we feel, how we act, and even how others respond to us,” she said.
“If you take the time to dress intentionally, you’ll naturally feel more confident and self-esteem.”
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Whitmore points to encircled cognition, the psychological concept that what we wear shapes not only how people see us, but also how we see ourselves.
While clothing doesn’t necessarily reflect personality, Whitmore said it’s been her experience that people who strive to look good often show the same level of care in their actions.
Once upon a time, travelers dressed up to fly. The etiquette expert said, “People who make an effort to look good often show the same level of care in their actions.” (Fredric Lewis/Getty Images)
“When we are consciously aware of our appearance, we are more likely to be conscious about our manners,” she says.
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Whitmore added that pajamas and slippers “should be kept in the bedroom,” but also noted that “flip-flops or shorts are better than pajamas.”
“It has nothing to do with social status and everything to do with the respect we show ourselves and others.”
She acknowledged that children get “a little bit more reprieve”, especially on overnight flights.
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Both experts said: travel clothing It’s not a matter of form or status.
“It has nothing to do with social status and everything to do with the respect we show ourselves and others,” Gottesman said.
Etiquette experts have said children should be “a little more graceful” when wearing pajamas on planes. (St. Petersburg)
Whitmore said he welcomes the return. The golden age of travel.
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“Dressing appropriately is not about being offensive or trying to impress others,” she said. “It’s about expressing respect: respect for yourself, your experience, and the people around you.”
