A woman who chastised Alaska Airlines was told to either cover up or get off their plane. A man on a Delta flight earlier this year gets removed for offensive wording on his sweatshirt. This comes as more airlines are encountering strong headwinds in multiple ways, when enforcing rules with sometimes irritable, post-Covid revenge travelers. These incidents have resulted in extensive online debates, wherein some defend the behavior and others condemn it. We’ve recently seen and heard of people pushing their luck on this topic when on Hawaii flights, and we hope to head trouble off before it starts.
For many of us, the idea of airline dress codes harken back decades to when men wore suits and women wore dresses. Some of us still like to dress nicely when traveling, while others prefer strictly comfortable attire. And some might even be tempted to get a headstart on their vacation by wearing something close to beach attire (hint: don’t do it).
Yes, the airlines absolutely still have dress codes that include Hawaii flights.
This is something we hadn’t thought much about ourselves. While appropriate behavior seems more obvious, attire is a whole other matter. As you’ll see below, some airlines, Hawaiian Airlines being one example, get quite specific as to what is and what isn’t permissible. The trend, however, seems to be more general, which leaves a lot at the discretion of the cabin crew.
Bottom line is that it makes for a far better start to your vacation to not have to get in a dispute with your flight attendants about your appearance. We’re sharing the rules for every airline that flies to Hawaii from the U.S., so you can know in advance what to expect.
The woman on the Alaska Airlines plane took to TikTok (TikToker @badbish1078) to post the following video. The caption read: “Alaska Airlines just told me I had to ‘cover up’ if I wanted to get on the plane.”
@badbish1078 I said no ❤️ #fyp #patriarchytingz @alaskaair ♬ 1 step forward, 3 steps back – Olivia Rodrigo
The passenger, some of whose other TikTok videos are profanity-laced, panned the phone camera to show a brief tank top and frayed shorts.
We aren’t sure what happened to the woman as she claims to have refused to cover up as requested. Her TikTok friends weren’t all that happy about her problem, either. She completed her tirade with the hashtag #cancelalaskaairlines.
Rules for attire on flights to Hawaii
Hawaiian Airlines dress code.
The dress code on Hawaii’s bellwether is specific. “Hawaiian Airlines reserve the right to refuse transportation or remove from the aircraft any guest who does not meet Hawaiian Airlines standards for dress and attire, as outlined below. Without exception, all guests must wear the following items:
-Clothing must cover the upper part of the torso, such as tank or halter tops.
-Clothing must cover the lower part of the torso, such as shorts.
-Swimming attire is not acceptable.
-For safety reasons, footwear must be worn unless the guest is unable to do so due to a disability or physical condition that prevents them from wearing footwear.”
Alaska Airlines dress code.
According to Alaska Airlines, “the dress code… is casual, and the requirement is simply a neat and well-groomed appearance. Clothing that is soiled or tattered and bare feet are never acceptable. You are expected to use good judgment, but customer service agents will have the final authority to refuse travel for inappropriate attire or appearance.”
It happened again recently, when another Alaska Airlines passenger was escorted off a flight from Seattle to Alaska because of her attire. And this was another case gone viral via social media. The woman who has a TikTok handle of fattrophywife, has had enormous interaction regarding her video of the situation. She removed her top to reveal her midriff, claiming that the plane was too hot. What remained was merely a black sports bra.
American Airlines dress code.
The company’s rules simply state, “Dress appropriately; bare feet or offensive clothing aren’t allowed.”
Delta Airlines dress code.
Delta’s rules specify that they may refuse carriage to any person “when the passenger’s conduct, attire, hygiene or odor creates an unreasonable risk of offense or annoyance to other passengers.”
Southwest Airlines dress code.
SWA says that the following is prohibited: “engaging in lewd, obscene, or patently offensive behavior, including wearing clothes that are lewd, obscene, or patently offensive.”
United Airlines dress code.
The company says in its rules that it won’t transport “passengers who are barefoot, not properly clothed, or whose clothing is lewd, obscene or offensive.”
A Love Island star just had a similar clothing issues on a Hawaii-centric airline.
Love Island Australia’s lead, Amelia Marni, got into trouble with Qantas’ Jetstar when she accused them of shaming her for her clothing.
Jetstar said that the woman was sporting a black crop-top, when a flight attendant told her to “cover up” for wearing revealing clothes. Sharing what she was wearing on Instagram, she said “we love a sl*t shame moment.”
Please share your sense of what’s appropriate attire when flying to Hawaii.
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Another reason never to visit Hawaii.
That may solve the problem for everyone.
Good. The Aloha State doesnt need non compliant, self centered, all about self visitors.
Nor does it need judgmental busy-bodies who look down their noses and stereotype and condemn others who may look or dress differently from themselves but who are doing them no harm whatsoever.
For God’s sake….will you stop?
People who get addressed about their clothing and refuse to comply and be considerate feel they should set the standard everywhere they go. They could care less if it’s offenseive to others. They are ill mannered and self centric and consider everything a right instead of a privilege. All about themselves and that’s it. Thanks.
One hundred percent accurate..well said👍😁🌴🌊🌴
Granted, we all expect to make it to our destination when we fly. Take into consideration an emergency, and would you be dressed appropriately to do what needs to be done or would you be worried about unwanted body parts showing showing because of your attire and be searching for shoes? I dress comfortably but within the airlines dress code. My granddaughter does the same. Different generations but we’ve taught her well!
I think if I’m lucky enough to survive a crash, not having shoes will be the least of my problems. Your comment suggests we should always choose our attire for flying on the premise that the plane will probably crash. And on the further premise that we will somehow survive, but the wreckage is so bad we’d need to walk over shrapnel or burning debris to exit the plane. How often does that happen?
Perhaps you should also wear a full fireproof suit, helmet, gas mask, Kevlar body armor, and a parachute? You know… just in case.
The fact is that traveling by air is statistically safer than any other mode of mass transportation. The likelihood of being in a plane crash is extremely slim; the odds are about one in 11 million.
You’d be surprised at those who would not be able to keep a level head after a crash. They freeze in fear and hinder evacuation. There are sharp torn metals in crashes that cause further injury to climb over and tear flesh. . Appropriate wear still matters even trying to survive a crash. Bleeding creates multitudes of issues in open water crashes and endanger the survival of others. Wear shoes not sandals. Put your sandals in a carry on.
It sounds like you must have been in a crash yourself, and therefore have personally witnessed those things. If so, I’m happy you were lucky enough to survive.
But again, I’m not going to dress for the purposes of surviving a crash. Because I don’t think I’ll be in one. If I thought there was a good chance of that happening, I’d never board the plane.
There’s a much, much greater chance of me being killed or seriously injured in an auto crash on the way to the airport. And I’m not going to dress for that either.
Just wear shoes good lord. You’ll be the one that gets the plane grounded while your yelling about your damn bare feet.
Not sure what you mean about “getting the plane grounded,” and why would I be yelling? Sounds like you’re the one that’s yelling, along with your cursing. Why don’t you just live and let live – dress as you like and don’t be so concerned about what others might be wearing that has no harm or effect on you whatsoever.
you are one of those people who thinks rules do not apply to you. So when your made to put your shoes on or leave the plane what will you do? Put them on so you can stay on the plane or complain about your freedom?
PaulC, why would you say airline rules don’t apply to me? When I fly, I follow all the rules of the airline, and nothing I’ve written has ever said otherwise. At least, I don’t complain about what some other passenger may be wearing or not wearing if it’s doing me no harm. Minding ones own business is the ultimate respect for others.
Yo, Kriss. I’ve been reading your replies for the past week and frankly, I’m tired. Your comments are not suitable for BOH. This is not Twitter or FB. I find your remarks are rude and meaningless.
Sincerely, I don’t think you should go to The Islands until you get a hold on that attitude. Locals try to convey Aloha to visitors. Do you even know what the word “aloha” really means. Fire up that google and learn how many meanings the word contains.
Check any attitude at the plane door and when you land, show some aloha.
Mahalo, a former kamaaina.
From one internet source, “Aloha means we are able to recognize and appreciate the uniqueness and differences each of us bring into this world. Honor and respect your family, friends, and all the people who pass through your life. Aloha does not pass judgement on others for it always trusts, always hopes and always protects.”
I especially like the part of not passing judgement on others. Unfortunately, passing judgement on others seems to be the prevailing attitude in most of the comments here. We should all live and let live, and not condemn others simply because they may look or dress differently.
You did at that..☺️🌴🌊🌴
Regarding appropriate flying/travel attire, I’ll probably be wearing shorts, either a tank top or a t-shirt & a running hat, & I’ll probably be barefoot. Our flights are about 11 hours each way plus the layover times. Spending that much time crammed into close quarters inside a metal tube I’m all about being reasonably comfortable.
For me being barefoot is a major part of that. I’ve flown barefoot many times & the world didn’t end. Most people either didn’t notice or didn’t care. I keep my feet nicely pedicured, since I don’t wear closed shoes I don’t have foot odor, & on the plane I keep my feet on the floor. I have flip-flops in my carry-on, if you insist that I put them on you will still see my feet & my toes.
Please don’t walk around the cabin in barefeet.
Thanks for your point of view, but there is no logical reason why anyone should not walk around in the cabin barefoot. Nothing that could ever be on an airlines cabin floor could actually harm anyone’s bare feet or a barefoot passenger, in spite of the many arbitrary fears and warnings often expressed. And that includes potential urine on the floor of the lavatory. Warnings against coming into contact with such things seem to be based on the false assumption that anything you may step on will somehow absorb into your skin and cause infections or other problems. That just doesn’t happen. That’s what your skin is for, to protect the body from potential outside harmful invasions. Bare feet are not harmful to anyone on a plane.
Reasonable length shorts and a tshirt, ditch the hat and wear your slippahs in the terminal, boarding the plane, and while walking in the isles…don’t put them in your carry-on…decorum is your friend…Mahalo
Dress as you wish, but may I suggest, don’t tell others how they should dress.
You sound like one of those people who also props their bare feet up so the person in front of you has to look at them. Please, be aware some people are disgusted by feet. You are not the center of the world dear. 🙂 Courtesy is free. Thanks.
Why would you make such an arbitrary judgment about my supposed behavior on a plane? You don’t know me, and stereotyping people based on your own view of the world is not only disrespectful, but grossly inaccurate. It is inconsiderate shoe-wearing passengers who are likely to remove their shoes and prop their feet up in someone else’s space, not regular barefooters who never wear shoes and have no need to “air out” their hot, stinky feet. Feet, bare or otherwise, belong on the floor. That’s where mine remain on a plane. I suggest, instead of making negative personal judgments about others, you just live and let live.
Like everyone else I’ve seen the passenger-shaming photos. As I noted earlier I keep my feet on the floor, not propped on the armrests (or anywhere else).
On a separate issue, prior to the flight I shower, put on fresh clean clothes & I take it easy on perfume/cologne. Once my carry-on is stowed & I’m in my seat you won’t even know I’m there.
On the other hand, the extended family with half a dozen small children in the seats near us…
regardless of whether a traveler got away walking on to a plane barefooted, it is actually not allowed.
“Not allowed” is not an accurate statement.
All U.S. based airlines’ contracts of carriage contain some reference to barefoot passengers, which generally is worded to the effect that the airline “may” refuse to board a passenger who is barefoot. They (with a couple of exceptions) do not say they “will” or “shall” refuse to board a barefoot passenger. “May,” in effect, therefore means it’s totally up to the discretion of the airline personnel at the time someone is boarding. It’s not a matter of “getting away” with anything.
My experience has been that boarding a plane barefoot is usually not a problem or an issue, nor should it be.
I travel a great deal, and have found the most comfortable thing to wear is a calve length single piece patterned dress with long sleeves and a slightly scooped neck. It is incredibly comfortable (like a nightie), and respectful throughout the world. I wear flat sandals (not “flip-flops), and top it all with a hooded long sleeve wrap from Magellans so that I can block out light, and also de-plane in Muslim countries.
Get totally grossed out and don’t particularly like exposure to exposed bellies, arms and thighs – especially for a long flight with someone packed next to me. I don’t want their bare skin rubbing against me.
Airlines should post dress guidelines with the ticket.
I totally agree! When flying or traveling we are in “their house”. What I mean is we should respect the airline, aircraft, air crew, and our fellow passengers.
It’s not the time to be showing off and acting like a fool!
☺️😁yup yup yup…well said 🌴🌊🌴
Love your comment…mahalo from everybody’s Hawaiian aunty in New Mexico…BTW if I unknowingly tracked onto the plane a number of goat-heads and was on the same flight as our barefoot flyer…au-wé or ow-wee… this kukui is worse then any I remember stepping on when growing up in my younger years in Hawaii. That’s why I don’t like to go barefoot outside of the house. Besides you don’t want to walk into somebody’s house in Hawaii with dirty feet cuz you were barefoot outside the house. They wouldn’t like it. You would have to wash your feet before you came inside the house or in most cases you would not be welcomed into their house ever again.
Nobody’s going to be walking around with goatheads stuck in their feet. Maybe in shoes, but certainly not bare feet. Too painful.
As to your analogy of not walking into somebody’s house with dirty feet, that’s why people generally remove their shoes first. Which is a good reason to always be barefoot on a plane. Shoes are generally filthy, both outside and inside the shoe.
Alooooha,Jan☺️🌺🍍🌴🌊🌴
Yepperz that’s for sure😉..always respect with a capital ‘R’as I followed growing up as a kid, i was never unwelcomed in anyone’s home because of dirty do-do feet..BiggHuggs🌺
Good ! The airlines is totally rightttt…this new generation dresses horrible Let me just say I’ve seen people wear pajamas on planes now that’s disturbing that means they didn’t even shower they just rolled out of their bed and said why dress !
I love dressing up when traveling it makes me feel good
People also have to realize that its their airline not yours. They have rules you must follow. Just because you purchased a ticket does not entitle you to be a jerk.
I had a very sexy beautiful woman sit in the middle of the row between myself and a younger kid. She was dressed in a tube top and super short skirt. Yep I noticed her and damn… But I dont stare. The guy next to me couldnt help but keep looking at her till she finally complained and asked to move elsewhere. Once she said what the issue was Hawaiian airlines told her we cannot move you and you need to cover yourself up if your that concerned. She did and the flight went off without a hitch.
There are rules and regulations we have to follow every day. Just DO IT
It would be very easy to make the Hawaiian Airlines dress code more clear. Are tank tops, halter tops or shorts allowed or not allowed? If not, they should state that clearly.
Agree with the airlines.
Your article was very informative and I agree with the dress codes. However I take issue with your statement “…flying to Hawaii from the U.S.” Uh, Hawaii is part of the U.S., being the 50th State. You should have said “…flying to Hawaii from the Mainland.” Your statement is extremely offensive to the people of Hawaii, and to those of us who love Hawaii.
Some would disagree with you that Hawaii is legally a state in the US and don’t like the idea of the islands being occupied by the western power..so…
Tough….
Don’t care if you agree that Hawaii is a state. But you’re entitled to your own opinion
Aloha Everyone
sad isn’t it when others don’t follow policy of clothing to fly, I always have done so, shoes never Sandles for my safety and others incase I need to help in an emergency I need your feet protected, and if one reads the “complete terms and conditions for passage/carriage regarding any flight to arrive at the destination implied”we are all very fortunate to be able to do so as it is not guaranteed if you don’t see it in the terms and conditions you’ve missed it because it’s there, aswell as appropriate cabin attire, nobody wants drama especially at 30,000+feet, look your best, be your best, keep the attitude in check and everyone will have a great flight, Flight Attendants are awesome & care a great deal for us all-period.🤙
So glad to hear the enforcement of dress codes. Covering upper and lower torso is good. I visit Hawaii every year to spend time with my gradchildren and so far, I have not seen inappropriate attires, but youngsters are getting crazy ideas every day and who knows if they would come up with nudity on airplanes as a norm. More than the attire, people that have terrible odors should not be allowed to board the airplanes.
The confluence of boorish behavior and dress, the narcissistic self-absorbed and “it’s all about me” crowd. Today people who don’t know any better or simply don’t care ruin the experience for all. It is not germane exclusively to Airlines, however, just look at Resort Hotel Properties where the former taboo of not wearing a cover-up in a Lobby or Social environment is ignored, forcing all to tolerate what some feel is appropriate. To the Airlines it began with Pets, then the clueless with the gauche tattered jeans and sleeveless tops as if their Seatmates were craving the feel, touch and smell, ditto, the shoeless with feet up on seats or walls. What the ‘Price Model’ begat!
Of course I agree that you should be dressed some what conservative but tank tops and tube tops are “clean” dressed. And they are going to Hawaii. Humid and hot as soon as you touchdown. And some people are ok with the long cold flight. Don’t be confused. I don’t wanna see anyone’s bare body anymore than on the beach. But some rules are taken Too seriously.
Why would anyone think it’s ok for Hawaii to be disrespected by dressing inappropriately on your way here?
I understand that a lot of people don’t realize that we are the 50th state, but people live here and we deserve to be treated with the same respect as if you’re traveling to Washington DC – not everyone on the plane is going on vacation.
It starts with the crew: quit saying “Have a great time!” – some of us are returning from our vacations.
If you can “disrespect” a state by wearing clothes that make you comfortable when flying 8 hours in a hollow metal tube crammed like a cattle car full of humans, that state is not worthy of said respect, and I proudy own land on Big Island. Be more concerned the air traffic control system has infrastructure gaps neglected over 20 years
This is a much needed post. Thank you. It’s also disturbing that individuals are not raised with respect and honor. These people that causes issues on flights cause issues everywhere and are the ones that will hurt the sensitive ecosystem on the islands. The dumbing down of the world is unsettling. My parents were very strict. We had to give book reports every week and the books had to be educational. I love travel, and mine were always about the culture of different areas. I miss the old days when people knew to dress nicely for Sunday dinners, church, going to parties and even going out to lounges to hopefully meet a nice dude. Nowadays, folks look like they are going to clean the gutters wherever they go. A big shame
Hi Sandi.
Thanks. We’re happy that you enjoyed our work!
Aloha.
Aloha Sandi🌺❤️ you got that right🤙 well said-well said👍 and it appears there aren’t many of us (you and I) left that have respect for our elders and people in general, a sad world indeed..and it’s really falling apart at the seams minute by minute isn’t it..Take Care Sandi,
John A❤️🌺🌊🌴🌊
A certain incident concerning proper attire. My son was returning to Honolulu for summer break from college. I’d always preached to him about dressing properly when flying. We got to the airport and the PDX station manager for Hawaiian said that he wanted to upgrade my son to first class for free. But, he explained my son was wearing a tee shirt and the dress code for men he had to wear a collared shirt. Kind gesture but my son learned a valuable lesson. This was back in the early 2000s.
While I agree that idiots who dress stupidly deserve the fate they make, let’s also take a moment to remember the role airlines have played in making the travel experience what it is today – a cut rate, no frills experience for the majority of their passengers.
Dressing up (or even dressing nicely) when you are crammed into a far too small seat with no room for your legs simply isn’t going to happen. One has to dress for the maximum amount of comfort one can find in such a small space for 5 or more hours. So yes, I will dress in cargo shorts, a decent and clean (both grammatically and fragrantly) shirt and tennis shoes to make my time in the chair of woe a bit more endurable.
While flying to Hawai’i should be a memorable experience, those passengers who chose to dress inappropriately should in fact be asked to change or exit the aircraft. You would no more go into a staff meeting, seen by a couple hundred people, in a tank top or flip flops or “daisy dukes” and the same should apply to flying to the paradise islands of Hawai’i. Save that clothing for when you land.
I totally agree with the dress codes of all airlines, and as a frequent traveler, I do in fact adhere to them.
Your common sense rules apply here.
Disneyland also has dress codes and my friend got stopped for her shorts being 2 short!
I wear Flip Flops because my feet swell. I think a lot of people only wear flip flops in Hawaii
Uh … no, please don’t stereotype. Most people in Hawaii wear shoes or appropriate foot wear when traveling, going to work, attending social events, etc. Suggest you check out why your feet swell with your doctor.
Not sure why you’re against flip flops on a flight to Hawaii…many of us who live in Hawaii wear only ‘slippahs’, currently the only other kind of foorwear I own are hiking sandals (too much velcro for TSA), cowboy boots in storage and golf shoes with built in spikeless nubs that I sure won’t wear down other than on a course!
I’m born and raised here and and disagree that “many of us who live in Hawaii wear only ‘slippahs’ …” what would you do if you had to go to an office for business, or to a nice restaurant with your significant other … oh, wait! Of course! You can use your hiking sandals, cowboy boots or golf shoes with built in spikeless nubs!! Right on!!
Well, to a nice restaurant, I wear my nicer slippahs, of course, as would my hub! I worked in an office (casual dress), and we all office sfaff wore slippahs/sandals. Our owner wore khaki shorts. I would have said that maybe it’s a difference of me living on the Big Island, but then I lived in Waikiki for years as well…and although I bought a pair of sneakers for hiking, my feet had flattened from years of wearing only slippahs and no longer felt good enclosed. I also don’t care much about fashion or clothes…and feel completely at home with everyone else around me basicically living the same way-comfortable in shorts, tshirts and slippahs…this is also true in line at the airport, especially for interisland travel. Aloha!
I’m showing my age, but I remember flying to Maui in 1968. The men all wore slacks, and the women all wore dresses. The head and neck support had clean removable white covers, and everyone was offered a CLEAN pillow, and a CLEAN blanket. It was truly a wonderful experience, unlike today. If you can find a pillow or blanket these days, chances are it’s made several trips on that plane. It’s a shame how far we have digressed in all facets of airline travel.
On our 1968 trip (our honeymoon), the Pan Am flight out of SF even held the plane for us, because of a traffic accident near the airport. Then, when we got on board, they gave us a small wedding cake; a bottle of champagne, and a round of applause. Can you imagine that happening today?
We dress nice casual on the plane, but have noticed the decline in travel attire. While I think it’s a shame people think it’s ok to travel in the same clothes they wear to mow the lawn, I guess it’s better than traveling in sports bras & clothing with offensive language. I hope the airlines continue to enforce what appears to be minimal at best dress standards. It won’t be my family booted off the plane. But I sure will be ticked if my flight is delayed or canceled because some yahoo wants to go barefoot & wear a swim suit on the plane.
I am personally not someone (nor is anyone in my family or people I’ve traveled with) who would wear skimpy attire on an airplane — not just for style reasons but also those planes get cold and I usually have a layer or two ready to go even on flights to Hawaii!
However, I have observed that there is a definite double standard to how airlines choose to apply these in-most-cases-ambiguous-and-not-well-communicated dress code rules. Enforcement is almost always targeted to women and not men. I’ve been on flights more than once where a male was wearing some sort of muscle tank top with large armhole cutouts and deep chest cutouts and no note was taken. Just sayin’. And honestly, how other people dress is really not my business 🙂
Please make sure if you have children that it is your business that they dress well. it is the Non raising of children properly that they have not learned to be respectful and honorable of others in all arenas.
You are correct – it has gotten so bad in the last 20 years. I remember being appalled when we boarded a flight from Hawaii to Minneapolis in 1998, and there were passengers in pajamas!
I usually have the opposite problem on planes: they’re often too cold. I miss the days when the airlines handed out blankets! I do admit to sometimes slipping out of my shoes on long flights. I would certainly rather not be subjected to offensive messages on the shirts of fellow travelers, though what is “offensive” can be a matter of opinion.
If you know anything about TicTac’ers or Instagram’ers the likely hood that the two girls in the article had no idea that their outfits weren’t appropriate for travel is a joke.
Their whole lives revolve around the ability to get reactions, so that they can post their personal reality show on Twitter, TicTac or Instagram.
BOH great article to get the old folks fired up, but my guess is that the likely hood of any poster on BOH getting throw off a plane for clothing violation is zero.
Hi Richard.
Lol. You’re probably right. I think that’s a good thing.
Aloha.
You’re right: “Their whole lives revolve around the ability to get reactions, so that they can post their personal reality show on Twitter, TicTac or Instagram.
Yep, “BOH great article to get the old folks fired up” I am one of those old people. And I never wanted to say I was or am old. But, I am so glad that I was brought up with respect, honor, and education about other cultures. I do not like the way that people act anymore and the comfort level that airlines, and all businesses including police force that allow disrespect. I think the airlines have done a great job trying to maintain their rules. I wish all businesses would stop worrying about offending otghers and enact and make consequences for those that cant follow rules.
First of all, anyone who goes to an airport full of people to get on a plane full of people–dressed like (that)–is clearly a complete narcissist to begin with… and I’m all for banning these types of dimwits from all public transportation–and just about any other public area as well. Second, I wish they’d ban the yoga pants as well…. that’s a camel-toe trend we could all do without in public. So foul. And, again, so narcissistic.
Um, BOH I love you but the language in this comment is fairly appalling and definitely sexist. A woman wears a top that shows some cleavage and is therefore fair game to be called a stripper/hooker and ‘foul’?
Sounds a lot like the missionaries who made the wahine hula dancers cover themselves head to toe because they were ‘immoral’ if you ask me
Hi Carolyn.
Thanks for pointing that out. The comment you referred to has been edited.
Aloha.
Speaking of yoga pants, they should just not be worn, by anyone. I am a woman. In the gym, possibly, but not even to the grocery store. I saw a woman, a heavy woman in tan yoga pants and it took me a second to decide that she was wearing pants at all because of the color, matched her skin tone, and just, no. Maybe we could take a little pride in how we look when we step on an airplane. Or go anywhere for that matter.
Why don’t you just adhere to airline rules instead of fighting it. Id**t* trying to prove a useless point. Got an issue than write a complaint letter. No one cares at the moment.
Honestly, how much of your skin do want in contact with an airline seat for six or more hours?
Entitlement is truly offensive. Pretty tired of it myself. Rules don’t apply to them.
So tired of this worn out entitlement word. it’s just causing more hatred to spread in this old world. Make a point my detailing what you exactly feel, not just the new hip word.
Please keep them off flights. Problem solved.
Yes. Don’t allow them through the gates! Nip it in the bud. Let them post it, news it, stomp and storm, until the public knows that businesses are not afraid to offend others anymore. Businesses have to demand respect and honor because these people obviously have not been raised to honor, respect, or have been taught any class.
Seems as if passengers can’t get it through their heads, that airlines are private companies and set rules according to their discretion. Once you start arguing with the crew, the flight is delayed, you make a scene, and ultimately authorities will be called, and you will not be going anywhere. From the videos I’ve seen, I gather these self entitled people crave attention and want to make a big stink. In the old days (as was mentioned) Dad made us dress up (coat/tie) for flights to the mainland. Well, as we all know, that era is long gone. Just use “common” sense and dress appropriately.
There’s no such thing as “common sense”… if there were… it’d be common ;0)
I sure hope Airlines add a rule barring obese stuffing themselves into too small yoga pants. Come on folks you know you don’t want to see that either!
Aloha gentlemen of Beat of Hawai’i, thank you for opening Pandora’s Box!
Our family dresses nicely and respectfully, whether Island hopping of flying to France. We dress the same way to fly on Hawaiian as we do flying privately with the elders on a Private Aircraft.
My Ohana always practices the rule of dressing for a plane as if the Pope were waiting for you at your destination.
Respect, courtesy and good taste is not dead, just hibernating. Let’s work together to make it cool again. Kudos to the Airlines keeping it covered up!! I don’t want to have to look at that nonsense anywhere!!
Aloha gentlemen, stay safe and blessed until we meet again 💕🌺🙏🏼
Hi Pam.
Thanks for sharing your approach. Much appreciated.
Aloha.
appropriate attire does not equal minimal attire. Perhaps the airlines should say something to the effect of shoulders + knees being covered like requirements suggested for visiting churches, etc.
Knees? They say that you can wear shorts so knees will definitely be uncovered. While I wear long pants on flights to or from the mainland, shorts are definitely interisland attire.
Decorum went away.
I applaud the airlines for taking a stronger position on the clothing of travelers. I get that people want to be comfortable when traveling but you can do that without showing it all. It’s easy to pack a change of clothing in a carry-on and change once you land…you’ll have plenty of time while your waiting for baggage claim!
Thanks BOH, always great articles. Only one comment. May I suggest you stop using the term “post covid”, as the fact is we are still in the pandemic. Aloha.
Hi John.
Maybe we should call it post primary phase or something. Thanks.
Aloha.