Qantas Club Dress Standards...Stubbies, singlet and thongs....What the???

[JohnK]

Walking into SYD Business lounge a few minutes ago and person came out from behind counter to greet lady in front of us and advised her she was not allowed into lounge with thong type footwear and if she had any other footwear to wear.

Saw her entering a few minutes later in ankle boots.

And just happened to be sitting behind us on flight to BNE. Back to wearing her fancy thongs.

 

[maureeng]

Yesterday my friend andwere travelling from Melbourne to Sydney on business. We got to the lounge and my friend who was wearing Gucci leather wedges with a piece in between the toes was refused entry for wearing "thongs" we were stunned as we thought the dress code ( which we were in support of ) meant those rubber thongs not $350 sandals)!! When we contested this we were told " someone was refused entry with $2000 Hermes sandals. She was then told she could purchase a pair of $5.00 black canvas plimsoles to enter the lounge????!!!!!! She did and looked absolutely ridiculous in canvas plimsoles. Where is that a smart dress code. She looked 100% better in Gucci leather sandals. We were told " any sandals with a piece
separating the toes unless it has an ankle strap is considered thongs. This is a joke. $5.00 black plimsoles are considered smarter than $2000 sandals. !!!!!!!

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Yesterday my friend andwere travelling from Melbourne to Sydney on business. We got to the lounge and my friend who was wearing Gucci leather wedges with a piece in between the toes was refused entry for wearing "thongs" we were stunned as we thought the dress code ( which we were in support of ) meant those rubber thongs not $350 sandals)!! When we contested this we were told " someone was refused entry with $2000 Hermes sandals. She was then told she could purchase a pair of $5.00 black canvas plimsoles to enter the lounge????!!!!!! She did and looked absolutely ridiculous in canvas plimsoles. Where is that a smart dress code. She looked 100% better in Gucci leather sandals. We were told " any sandals with a piece
separating the toes unless it has an ankle strap is considered thongs. This is a joke. $5.00 black plimsoles are considered smarter than $2000 sandals. !!!!!!!

Vote with your feet!!

It is a ridiculous policy... but as consumers we have a choice who we fly.

 

[Solid]

When we contested this we were told " someone was refused entry with $2000 Hermes sandals. She was then told she could purchase a pair of $5.00 black canvas plimsoles to enter the lounge????!!!!!! She did and looked absolutely ridiculous in canvas plimsoles. Where is that a smart dress code. She looked 100% better in Gucci leather sandals. We were told " any sandals with a piece
separating the toes unless it has an ankle strap is considered thongs. This is a joke. $5.00 black plimsoles are considered smarter than $2000 sandals. !!!!!!!

I'm more concerned someone spent $2000 on sandals.

 

[gaz0303]

I'm more concerned someone spent $2000 on sandals.

You beat me too it. Not only $2000 sandals, but $2000 sandals that are mistaken for thongs.

 

[footy99]

No worries today in SYD in shorts, t shirt and what I call thongs (promoted as Adidas slide thongs or originals).

The definitions are bizarre. All they are looking for to deny entry based on wearing "thongs" is the big toe being separated from the others! So my Adidas slide thongs are perfect while that lady's Gucci wedges are abhorrent enough to bring down the establishment. If you asked 1000 people who was dressed better - me or her - I'm sure you'd get 1000 identical responses. Both are obviously fine, but if you have a policy whereby you are forced to be artificially supercilious to appease a tiny minority of your customer base, you've gotta take a more holistic approach.

Presumably they'll pull their heads in soon for everyone's sake.

 

[miggidy]

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[RooFlyer]

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Looks a pretty clear violation of the dress code to me. I'm not sure what being pregnant has to do with the choice of footwear Vs the dress code.

The dress code is pretty clear to me. Think of a thong. Is what I'm wearing in the thong category? Yes or maybe? Then maybe I can sacrifice my desire to show everyone how fashionable I am and wear a pair of shoes while in in a lounge with a dress code that's being enforced.

And why does the brand or cost always seem to come up?

As someone said up-thread: Vote with your ( thong adorned ) feet!

 

[mannej]

Vote with your feet!!

It is a ridiculous policy... but as consumers we have a choice who we fly.

In your opinion it may be, however it is a condition of entry that is finally being enforced.

Looks a pretty clear violation of the dress code to me. I'm not sure what being pregnant has to do with the choice of footwear Vs the dress code.

I agree it's a clear violation. It seems as if someone is after their 15 minutes of fame. The partner misses the point with the comment about not wearing high heels (I am sure there are closed in shoes that would have sufficed for the person in question).

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Looks a pretty clear violation of the dress code to me. I'm not sure what being pregnant has to do with the choice of footwear Vs the dress code.

The dress code is pretty clear to me. Think of a thong. Is what I'm wearing in the thong category? Yes or maybe? Then maybe I can sacrifice my desire to show everyone how fashionable I am and wear a pair of shoes while in in a lounge with a dress code that's being enforced.

And why does the brand or cost always seem to come up?

As someone said up-thread: Vote with your ( thong adorned ) feet!

I think you missed the part where Qantas has apologised.

In your opinion it may be, however it is a condition of entry that is finally being enforced.

I agree it's a clear violation. It seems as if someone is after their 15 minutes of fame. The partner misses the point with the comment about not wearing high heels (I am sure there are closed in shoes that would have sufficed for the person in question).

I think you also missed the part where Qantas has apologised.

As for the 'condition of entry' it says no such thing. It says 'smart casual', and I haven't been sent an email from Qantas explaining the specifics of footwear.

Qantas could have chosen to state 'no shirt, no shoes, no entry' but they didn't.

 

[mannej]

I think you missed the part where Qantas has apologised.




I think you also missed the part where Qantas has apologised.

No need to repeat yourself, you have made your opinion clear the first time.

The point is noted but not missed.

 

[JohnK]

All this fuss about fancy thongs. Birkenstocks? Never heard of them. They are still thongs. Who cares how much they cost.

And being pregnant is not relevant. I am sure she can find some acceptable footwear that is still comfortable.

 

[RooFlyer]

I think you missed the part where Qantas has apologised.


<snip>.

No, I didn't miss it at all. Nor did I miss the too-common regrettable occurrence these days where a corporate will 'cave' to protect its brand and to hell with its rules. They say they relax the dress rules for pregnant women. Good stuff. But I still don't understand how wearing thongs is pregnancy related or determined. Can you explain that for me?

 

[MEL_Traveller]

No need to repeat yourself, you have made your opinion clear the first time.

That's a fair call.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

No, I didn't miss it at all. Nor did I miss the too-common regrettable occurrence these days where a corporate will 'cave' to protect its brand and to hell with its rules. They say they relax the dress rules for pregnant women. Good stuff. But I still don't understand how wearing thongs is pregnancy related or determined. Can you explain that for me?

I guess it's recognising comfort and convenience based on medical grounds. Which seems sensible.

If someone had a foot or leg injury I'd also expect them to be allowed footwear based on comfort and need, as opposed to a dress code.

 

[VHOEJ]

Looks a pretty clear violation of the dress code to me. I'm not sure what being pregnant has to do with the choice of footwear Vs the dress code.

Exactly - I don't know why QF feels they need to apologise whenever someone goes to the mainstream media. And I am getting sick about reading about this topic on a certain group of newspapers website.

If you have rules, don't have exceptions, or else then it becomes worse. You could argue you have a sore toe or medical condition that means you have to wear thongs. And then anarchy ensues as a result.

QF have rules, they are enforcing them so everyone should accept it

 

[wandering_fred]

Alas current legislation would not have permitted QF to say - No thongs (or sandals) on men.

Perhaps what is needed at the entrance is a picture of the rubber footwear (with only a toe strap) and a statement that this type of apparel is considered inappropriate (and unsafe) for use in the lounge or on board.

Happy wandering

Fred

 

[blackcat20]

Yesterday my friend andwere travelling from Melbourne to Sydney on business. We got to the lounge and my friend who was wearing Gucci leather wedges with a piece in between the toes was refused entry for wearing "thongs" we were stunned as we thought the dress code ( which we were in support of ) meant those rubber thongs not $350 sandals)!! When we contested this we were told " someone was refused entry with $2000 Hermes sandals. She was then told she could purchase a pair of $5.00 black canvas plimsoles to enter the lounge????!!!!!! She did and looked absolutely ridiculous in canvas plimsoles. Where is that a smart dress code. She looked 100% better in Gucci leather sandals. We were told " any sandals with a piece
separating the toes unless it has an ankle strap is considered thongs. This is a joke. $5.00 black plimsoles are considered smarter than $2000 sandals. !!!!!!!

No issue entering the lounge with my thong-style sandals...

 

[Pushka]

Clearly none of you gents has experienced kankles. .

I've also experienced feet swelling where normal shoes would not fit.

 

[JohnK]

Clearly none of you gents has experienced kankles. .

I've also experienced feet swelling where normal shoes would not fit.

Loose fitting ballet shoes? Mocassins? Any normal shoe with a strap around the heel?