Ugg! Not again! Pax, er, booted out of Qantas MEL business lounge.

[Austman]

Again!

"Too Ugg-ly for public consumption?"

Too Ugg-ly for public consumption?

"Ugg boots have long been the footwear of choice for rock stars, models and various other VIPs. Clearly Qantas didn't get the memo."

And I suppose, they didn't get the Qantas memo or see the sign at the lounge entrance?

 

[MEL_Traveller]

And I suppose, they didn't get the Qantas memo or see the sign at the lounge entrance?

Or maybe they were used to the other 80% of QF lounges that allow ugg boots? There is zero consistency here, despite QF's protestations otherwise.

 

[Happy Trails]

The UK Independent has weighed in.

Why airlines shouldn't have dress codes

 

[mviy]

I still think allowing high vis clothing is very inconsistent with not allowing ugg boots. Both are equally inappropriate when it comes to “smart-casual” dress standards.

 

[Cynicor]

Someone grab me the popcorn, it's about to begin! ;p

Seriously though, the debate has been had! Let's not denigrate Uggs, high vis workers, or anyone else who is in the lounge. Except those barefoot on table people. What's with them?...

 

[offshore171]

I’m with QF on this. If you’re trying to dress like a slob, Ugg boots pretty much nail it.

 

[TomVexille]

I still think allowing high vis clothing is very inconsistent with not allowing ugg boots. Both are equally inappropriate when it comes to “smart-casual” dress standards.

It's inconsistent because they have corporate contracts with companies who mandate that their workers arrive in uniform. Lumping in someone who chooses to wear uggs or beachwear with someone wearing work clothes is wrong however.

I think the whole manner of the dress standards is completely inconsistent and poorly thought out by QF.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

I’m with QF on this. If you’re trying to dress like a slob, Ugg boots pretty much nail it.

I'm not sure it's the dress-code per se but the inconsistency in which it's applied? Ugg boots are fine for the majority of lounges, only enforced - possibly for publicity purposes - at a couple of places.

 

[mannej]

Sorry but how is this even news?

 

[Rugby]

This thread needs a soundtrack.

 

[drron]

Just finished lunch in the SYD Flounge.Whilst eating a fellow in Ugg boots had no problem entering.

 

[GoldCanyon340]

Just finished lunch in the SYD Flounge.Whilst eating a fellow in Ugg boots had no problem entering.

Probably Chairmans Lounge.

 

[Denali]

It's December. Who is wearing ugg boots in December?!

 

[MEL_Traveller]

It's December. Who is wearing ugg boots in December?!

Flying to New York?

 

[UP4014]

Uggs with jeans ok, not with anything else and never on blokes.

As for hi vis, when ever I require it, which is often I prefer a vest over my regular shirt. I only want hi vis when mandated not
On my own time thanks, it's awful.

 

[Denali]

Flying to New York?

Not if you're walking through snow or rain on arrival, that makes them smell worse after sweating in them in 40c heat.

 

[Rugby]

Ugg boots in summer is crazy, it’s the season for Crocs

 

[JessicaTam]

[mod hat]
It seems some posts to this thread are triggering a need for them to be moderated.

We will get to them as quickly as we can.
[/mod hat]

 

[Croupier]

It's inconsistent because they have corporate contracts with companies who mandate that their workers arrive in uniform. Lumping in someone who chooses to wear uggs or beachwear with someone wearing work clothes is wrong however.

I think the whole manner of the dress standards is completely inconsistent and poorly thought out by QF.

I used to have a T-shirt in my carryon for such occasions when visiting the lounge on route to jobs requiring HI-VIS

 

[Denali]

Ugg boots in summer is crazy, it’s the season for Crocs

I was at the great barrier reef and some guy was wearing these