Another dress code question - Qantas First Lounge

[vantage03]

Ok I'm in the SYD FLounge now and there is indeed a young lady wearing thongs.

Fortunately, the young lady is about 4 years old and impeccably well behaved, so I think we can let this one slide ;-)

 

[PepsiMax]

Allow me to go totally OT here but the most bizarre spectacle I witnessed in the F Lounge was a year or so back, sitting with a colleague sipping bubbles awaiting QF1.
A large 20 something guy, shorts, t-shirt, baseball cap turned backwards entered the lounge, sat down adjacent to us at the window chairs and proceeded to eat a massive box of chicken nuggets and a large Big Mac meal. Less than 5 minutes later QF 11 was called and off he went leaving the detritus behind.
Fortunately he wasn't wearing thongs

Most likely a rugby player probably, as they arent usually allowed to eat mcdonalds but after games they are allowed to eat whatever the feel like and maccas for some athletes is heaven

 

[JohnK]

Plenty of small minded people out there. Look no further than threads like this for evidence.

The ones who don't care about their appearance and behaviour in public?

Just like you say people can do anything they want, anywhere, and shouldn't be judged then don't lower dress standards and judge me for not accepting your new dress standards.

I am glad there are still places that uphold minimum dress requirements.

 

[naggi]

Excuse my late entry; I've only just come across this thread.

As an educated, well mannered gentleman in his early 30's, I see no issue whatsoever with wearing thongs into any lounge, F or otherwise.

As someone posted earlier, perhaps it is a generational thing, but for my generation, thongs can form part of a perfectly acceptable outfit for most occasions except a wedding or funeral.

It makes no difference which class you're flying, comfort on a long flight is paramount.

Let's not forget that the lounge, as wondrous as most members of this community find it, is a waiting room. It is not the destination.

In my view, as long as you behave and dress in a decent, respectful, inoffensive manner it makes no difference what you wear, be it a white tuxedo or tracksuit pants and thongs.

Those of you that find thongs indecent or offensive need to spend less time in the lounge and more time in the real world.

 

[TonyHancock]

I think it is generational. I'm an uneducated, ill mannered sort of chap in his late forties and my valet would not allow me to be seen dead in thongs in the lounge.

Worryingly if the early 30's generation are OK with thongs* I shudder at what is to come from those in the late teens. :shock:

*I'm in the couldn't give a stuff what people where in the lounge bracket, I'm far to busy with my face in a glass of booze to notice.

 

[Katy]

As someone posted earlier, perhaps it is a generational thing, but for my generation, thongs can form part of a perfectly acceptable outfit for most occasions except a wedding or funeral.

We seem to be around the same age and I can categorically say that you do not speak for our generation.

If you wouldn't wear it to a decent restaurant then you shouldn't be wearing it in the F Lounge and thongs should definitely not be worn in either.

 

[naggi]

I think it is generational. I'm an uneducated, ill mannered sort of chap in his late forties and my valet would not allow me to be seen dead in thongs in the lounge.

Worryingly if the early 30's generation are OK with thongs* I shudder at what is to come from those in the late teens. :shock:

*I'm in the couldn't give a stuff what people where in the lounge bracket, I'm far to busy with my face in a glass of booze to notice.

When those in their late teens start gaining access to the F lounge we'll be discussing "should I remove my facial piercings" and "should I tuck my stretched earlobes into my pants"

Having said that, my earlier comments still stand!

 

[SeatBackForward]

When those in their late teens start gaining access to the F lounge we'll be discussing "should I remove my facial piercings" and "should I tuck my stretched earlobes into my pants"

Having said that, my earlier comments still stand!

LOL.. Emo vs Goth sections of the lounge.

 

[naggi]

We seem to be around the same age and I can categorically say that you do not speak for our generation.

If you wouldn't wear it to a decent restaurant then you shouldn't be wearing it in the F Lounge and thongs should definitely not be worn in either.

Why do we constantly compare airport lounges to decent restaurants?

Why should dress standards in a lounge be any different to the terminal?

We are given additional benefits in the lounge to reward loyalty to the airline or as a thanks for helping to prop up the bottom line; not because you have a better dress sense than your fellow passengers.

 

[footy99]

Why do we constantly compare airport lounges to decent restaurants?

Why should dress standards in a lounge be any different to the terminal?

We are given additional benefits in the lounge to reward loyalty to the airline or as a thanks for helping to prop up the bottom line; not because you have a better dress sense than your fellow passengers.

The dress standards aren't any different to the terminal. You are more than welcome to wear whatever you feel comfortable in for the flight.

The answer to the OP's question is: "Yes, shorts and thongs are perfectly acceptable and welcome in any F lounge. As is a tuxedo. Or whatever else you can wear on a plane."

The rest is just judgmental BS about personal preference. I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Katy]

Because you are served decent food & beverage in a far more pleasant environment than the rest of the terminal and the lounge itself is more comparable to a decent restaurant than the rest of the terminal.

Just because you want to wear thongs everywhere except weddings and funerals (really? You wear them to work and out to clubs too?) doesn't make them appropriate dress.

Ultimately it's up to Qantas to decide whether they want to create an enforceable dress code or not but I bristled at the suggestion that somehow everyone our age thinks this is ok when that's clearly not the case.

 

[naggi]

The dress standards aren't any different to the terminal. You are more than welcome to wear whatever you feel comfortable in for the flight.

The answer to the OP's question is: "Yes, shorts and thongs are perfectly acceptable and welcome in any F lounge. As is a tuxedo. Or whatever else you can wear on a plane."

The rest is just judgmental BS about personal preference. I wouldn't worry about it.

Because you are served decent food & beverage in a far more pleasant environment than the rest of the terminal and the lounge itself is more comparable to a decent restaurant than the rest of the terminal.

Just because you want to wear thongs everywhere except weddings and funerals (really? You wear them to work and out to clubs too?) doesn't make them appropriate dress.

Ultimately it's up to Qantas to decide whether they want to create an enforceable dress code or not but I bristled at the suggestion that somehow everyone our age thinks this is ok when that's clearly not the case.

You are 100% correct.

It is up to Qantas to decide and from my experience, they are far less judgmental than most posters in this thread.


PS: I have worn thongs to work in summer but I agree with you about nightclubs. I'll add it to the list!

 

[BassDogg]

Wow - this thread really blew up. Crazy.
Some 'interesting' opinions here - but some really good valid points. Both my girlfriend and myself are respectful, well mannered people, and judging by some of the comments here - this seems to be the issue - having respect for others in the way you act.

Thanks everyone for your comments! I am looking forward to the FLounge as a starting off point, and I am really looking forward to my trip!!

 

[Clivem]

LOL.. Emo vs Goth sections of the lounge.

How does the new version of that song go ?

Goths to the left of me,
Emo's to the right,
here I am, stuck in the middle with you ........ ?


But most important ...have a great trip BassDogg.

 

[Flying mermaid]

Wow - this thread really blew up. Crazy.
Some 'interesting' opinions here - but some really good valid points. Both my girlfriend and myself are respectful, well mannered people, and judging by some of the comments here - this seems to be the issue - having respect for others in the way you act.

Thanks everyone for your comments! I am looking forward to the FLounge as a starting off point, and I am really looking forward to my trip!!

If you hang around for any length of time you will find there are two hot buttons - dress codes and children in lounges/J and F. .

 

[Colster]

If you hang around for any length of time you will find there are two hot buttons - dress codes and children in lounges/J and F. .

Can't we talk about what defines a frequent flyer?

 

[Flying mermaid]

Can't we talk about what defines a frequent flyer?

Forgot that one.

 

[Kef]

I saw something very similar last month, at the far end of the lounge. A man was getting into a McDonald's meal with much gusto. I'm usually pretty good at remaining unflustered but this was one of the few times I was agape and my jaws almost literally dropped. I just thought if you're going to buy and eat that, why come into the F lounge??*


* A nice place to sit could be the answer but I was still dumbfounded...

LOL, Cause he wanted to drink his champers with his maccas,

 

[defurax]

If you hang around for any length of time you will find there are two hot buttons - dress codes and children in lounges/J and F. .

What about inflight internet connectivity? I'll start: "Tomorrow I won't be able to check my emails on my way to NY..."

 

[equus]

If you hang around for any length of time you will find there are two hot buttons - dress codes and children in lounges/J and F. .

You forgot the elephant in the room - reclining.

(runs very fast - not wearing thongs