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

[Franky]

They didn't wear hats at all times, they did have to tip their hat to the ladies. Plus headdress must be removed in the boozer! I also doubt the ladies were covered as you suggest.

But the point remains Thongs (flipflops to use the yankism) are for wearing to the beach or while mowing the lawn. At the very low end of the casual spectrum. Not smart. Not good in case of emergency either.*

* yes that is some sort of ironic witticism related to the mowing the lawn comment

Mowing the lawn in thongs? Had they never heard of O,H & S?

 

[medhead]

Mowing the lawn in thongs? Had they never heard of O,H & S?

It's WHS now!
As our OHS manager used to remind me everytime I called them OHS.

Besides I've done the risk assessment, SWMBO is happy with the level of insurance. Thongs are also the go to safety gear when getting onto the roof. The rungs of the ladder hurt my bare feet. Also when I'm balanced on the top of the fence cutting back the #$%^&*#$ wisteria!!

 

[gaz0303]

Does Kevin Pietersen wear thongs into the Member's Stand at Lords?

Could also point out to him that he wouldn't get into an Australian bowls or ex-services/rsl club, where most of my club cricket games were completed. And if he continued to wear his hat he would be shouting the bar.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

I'm smart enough to wear closed shoes when I mow the lawn ....................That's the thing though. I wasnt knocked back at the door despite someone standing there checking out people. Multiple lounge visits in multiple cities. Only in MEL was I approached in the lounge andquestioned as though I had dared to change footwear in the lounge (I hadn't).

Well one would hope that after getting one warning you are smart enough not to try to enter a lounge with open shoes again.

 

[Flying mermaid]

Well one would hope that after getting one warning you are smart enough not to try to enter a lounge with open shoes again.

according to Qantas' pictorial guide at the entrance to lounges, open shoes are allowed (for males as well). For females it is only if there is a "thing" (what on earth do you call them -"strap"doesn't seem right), between the toes, that they are disallowed. Mr FM did wear sandals on Monday and Tuesday to and from Sydney and had no trouble either. We had a major fight when I saw what he was wearing, but he insisted he had examined the picture guide and he would be fine and he was right.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

according to Qantas' pictorial guide at the entrance to lounges, open shoes are allowed (for males as well). For females it is only if there is a "thing" (what on earth do you call them -"strap"doesn't seem right), between the toes, that they are disallowed. Mr FM did wear sandals on Monday and Tuesday to and from Sydney and had no trouble either. We had a major fight when I saw what he was wearing, but he insisted he had examined the picture guide and he would be fine and he was right.

FM I do not doubt for second what you say - but why ever take the smallest of risk - as I said ZERO sympathy for any MALE or FEMALE who gets refused lounge entry on the basis of wearing open shoes / sandals / thongs of any persuasion.

First rule my father taught me in life was easiest way to solve a problem is take steps to ensure it does not arise in the first place! We are all grown ups - we all enjoy / deal with repercussions of decisions we make - you wanna wear open shoes - go ahead - just don't come whining and coughing if you refused entry / booted.

 

[mannej]

First rule my father taught me in life was easiest way to solve a problem is take steps to ensure it does not arise in the first place! We are all grown ups - we all enjoy / deal with repercussions of decisions we make - you wanna wear open shoes - go ahead - just don't come whining and coughing if you refused entry / booted.

The issue with that is that you suggest that to someone, you are instantly labeled a victim blamer... (Try stating the advice above when someone has reported their car has been broken into on a FB crime page, yet they left their bag or sunnies in full view).

And yes sorry it is off topic...

 

[Flying mermaid]

FM I do not doubt for second what you say - but why ever take the smallest of risk - as I said ZERO sympathy for any MALE or FEMALE who gets refused lounge entry on the basis of wearing open shoes / sandals / thongs of any persuasion.

First rule my father taught me in life was easiest way to solve a problem is take steps to ensure it does not arise in the first place! We are all grown ups - we all enjoy / deal with repercussions of decisions we make - you wanna wear open shoes - go ahead - just don't come whining and coughing if you refused entry / booted.

Well that is what I told him.... On the other hand if he was wearing allowable foot wear, then he has the right to wear it. At the end of the day it is just a lounge - if you are thrown out, plenty of nice cafes to go to. By the way you are the SQ expert - what are their rules?

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Good rule making should be based on some sort of logic. Qantas allows open toed shoes, except if there is a toe divider. If Qantas can't explain how the toe divider makes a difference, why is anyone surprised if there is confusion or non-compliance?

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Well that is what I told him.... On the other hand if he was wearing allowable foot wear, then he has the right to wear it. At the end of the day it is just a lounge - if you are thrown out, plenty of nice cafes to go to. By the way you are the SQ expert - what are their rules?

TBH NFI - never been an issue - FWIW I always wear enclosed slip on shoes / denim jeans / short sleeved grandpa necked / short sleeved collared shirt - never varies.

I will be in TPR in 6hrs - I will clarify dress standards for SKL J/F/TPR.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

The issue with that is that you suggest that to someone, you are instantly labeled a victim blamer... (Try stating the advice above when someone has reported their car has been broken into on a FB crime page, yet they left their bag or sunnies in full view).

And yes sorry it is off topic...

Now whilst I freely admit I have had 3 Moets in CA F in PVG up until now I can't quite follow your post mate - either way I have had my say in this thread so time to exit stage left for me.

 

[Flying mermaid]

TBH NFI - never been an issue - FWIW I always wear enclosed slip on shoes / denim jeans / short sleeved grandpa necked / short sleeved collared shirt - never varies.

I will be in TPR in 6hrs - I will clarify dress standards for SKL J/F/TPR.

Thank-you - need to file away for future use

 

[marki]

I've visited Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide lounges recently wearing thong-style sandals. All were fine except as I was leaving MEL I was approached and asked if I'd been wearing those shoes on entry. Sure was. She then explained the new rule, i pointed out they were clearly sandals (leather, Sandler, shiny bits etc), she agreed but said the toe divide was the discriminator. Besides the fact we were leaving I pointed out that due to a knee injury they were my most comfortable shoe right now and I was going to continue to wear them. It's all a bit silly.

A sore knee would disqualify you from exit rows then

 

[marki]

Oh dear God. Not again.

Probably better then lowviz clothing

 

[marki]

I didn't enjoy sitting next to this suited monstrosity who proceeded to pick at rough flaps of skin, dropping the resultant skin peel on the floor, and showering me with toe snow as he shook out his socks prior to replacing his shoes for landing. Apologies for the blurred picture (although probably best to blank out the disgusting bits)
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Canny man thank you for the blurred picture otherwise would have vomited!

 

[TomVexille]

A sore knee would disqualify you from exit rows then

It's okay, we were in row 4

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Ok first stage of my 'Airport Lounge Dress Standards' thesis is completed - Air China F and J basically have an anything goes policy - you turn up in it - you can access lounge. I questioned front desk staff at length on formal / informal / written policy of any type - they are totally unaware.

I then proceeded to illustrate certain different clothing / footwear options - see below - all options open slather for both females and males:



As you can see if I ever decided to retire from my present occupation as a gigolo I could readily walk straight into another lucrative career as a fashion designer.

Stay tuned for the next exciting episode!

 

[JohnK]

Or just rescind the silly rules. These aren't the 1950s.

Call us old fashioned.

You're still sharing this world with a few people that deserve some respect. Dress sense has gone out the window. You can rebel all you like later.

 

[JessicaTam]

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"Unhelpful" posts have been deleted.

Play nice, people.
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[ozbeachbabe]

Ok first stage of my 'Airport Lounge Dress Standards' thesis is completed - Air China F and J basically have an anything goes policy - you turn up in it - you can access lounge. I questioned front desk staff at length on formal / informal / written policy of any type - they are totally unaware.

I then proceeded to illustrate certain different clothing footwear options - see below - all options open slather for both females and males:

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As as you can see if I ever decided to retire from my present occupation as a gigolo I could readily walk straight into another lucrative career as a fashion designer.

Stay tuned for the next exciting episode!

Stellar effort with the artwork Cruiser Elite - I think you've found your true calling.

You'd probably enjoy the Aussie lifestyle show Fashion Bloggers. I loved the episode when they went to DXB.