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

[Cruiser Elite]

On reflection I think this is a bit of an easy pass for SQ. While they may have no policy, (the State of) Singapore does have rules around decency. A passenger in mankini/budgie smugglers may possibly have a hard time walking around the airport to get to the lounge in the first place!

Ah huh but we are not talking about laws of a sovereign country - the topic at hand is Lounge Dress Code. MEL - you and I both know there is a female / male toilet 10mtrs from entrance to SKL in T3 - if somebody wanted to test the access rules they could easily change in those toilets and be at entrance to SKL in like 2 secs without any authorities seeing them. Way OT - YES - ridiculous YES - but possible? Probably also YES - but way too OT - apologies - I have done my work here - I am back off to the SQ threads where I feel safe.

 

[drron]

Some get offended.A well known Melbourne identity had this to say on Paul Murray Live on SKY 2 days ago-

Derryn Hinch: If you want to wear bloody floppy thongs – and men in singlets on planes – I think it’s unhygienic. And I think if Qantas who wants to ban thongs from their lounge, any lounge, not just the Chairman’s lounge – any lounge, I’m thrilled.

 

[RooFlyer]

Some get offended.A well known Melbourne identity had this to say on Paul Murray Live on SKY 2 days ago-

Derryn Hinch: If you want to wear bloody floppy thongs – and men in singlets on planes – I think it’s unhygienic. And I think if Qantas who wants to ban thongs from their lounge, any lounge, not just the Chairman’s lounge – any lounge, I’m thrilled.

Well, that's torn it. I'm on the side of Derry Hinch.

 

[drron]

Well, that's torn it. I'm on the side of Derry Hinch.

Yes,I thought long and hard before posting that!

 

[JohnK]

Yes. I get overheated otherwise.

That explains it. Sorry to hear.

I could never travel without shoes. Too many things can happen.

 

[Flying mermaid]

A reference point for female travellers. A friend and her daughter popped in to say hi. Daughter just down from Brisbane. I looked at her shoes and said "you need to be careful wearing those to the Qantas Club". She said no, all fine she checked them with a lounge angel in Brisbane and was told it was fine because it had a strap at the back. So things between the toes are fine as long as a backstrap.

I took a photo and received permission to post here.

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

Yes. I get overheated otherwise.

There are plenty of alternative to thongs.

 

[Buzzard]

Thongs galore in the ADL QP this morning.

 

[blackcat20]

I've no doubt you and hubby are perfectly decorous, as would be 'most' who wish to enter lounges in thongs, or similar. Unfortunately there are enough instances of gross behaviour (putting dirty feet up on tables, chairs; picking at said feet ... you only have to go back through this thread a bit; and there are others) for it to have been identified as a 'problem' (AKA lots of complaints).

I don't think the issue is thongs per se, but that they can be shed relatively easily, leaving bare feet.

So what to do? Order people out of the lounge if their personal habits aren't deemed up to scratch (embarrassing for both airline and individual and leads to confrontations) or create a rule to try to stop the issue arising. So a line is drawn. No matter where the line is drawn, there would be some who tried to test it, flaunt it or not give a stuff. Same with lounge RSA rules we discuss from time to time. Why shouldn't I be able to collect more than 1 drink at a time?? But the rule is there, so if I don't like it, I can go elsewhere.

I have posted a number of pics on AFF of totally gross feet on lounge tables etc - kids eat off the tables!! (not great, but we all know it happens). So sorry, to the thong etc wearers, the rule is necessary and should be enforced more stringently, IMHO.

But Birkinstock slide sandals are allowed in the lounge, and they can be kicked off just as easily...

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Some get offended.A well known Melbourne identity had this to say on Paul Murray Live on SKY 2 days ago-

Derryn Hinch: If you want to wear bloody floppy thongs – and men in singlets on planes – I think it’s unhygienic. And I think if Qantas who wants to ban thongs from their lounge, any lounge, not just the Chairman’s lounge – any lounge, I’m thrilled.

Somewhat confusing because on the other hand... Mr Hinch would champion anyone turning up at the lounge believing the rules didn't apply to them?

 

[wazza888]

Got a pair of comfy jeans with a rip along the knees ... are these appropriate to wear in the business lounge. I don't want to get there and then denied entry into the lounge. I am not wearing thongs.

 

[love_the_life]

Got a pair of comfy jeans with a rip along the knees ... are these appropriate to wear in the business lounge. I don't want to get there and then denied entry into the lounge. I am not wearing thongs.

Personally I wouldn't but then I don't wear ripped/torn jeans not even the designer kind. I thought that the rules excluded ripped or torn items of clothing (but that might be one of the clubs here and I'm getting confused).

Found it:

Our team will decline entry if some items of clothing are too casual or inappropriate. This includes, but is not limited to:


Thongs and bare feet
Head to toe gym wear
Beachwear (including board shorts)
Sleepwear (including UGG Boots and slippers)
Clothing featuring offensive images or slogans
Revealing, unclean or torn clothing

 

[Pushka]

Super expensive and in a designer boutique in Dubai Mall. And banned in the QP.

 

[ozbeachbabe]

Super expensive and in a designer boutique in Dubai Mall. And banned in the QP.
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I thought that the steap around the back makes them acceptable QP attire even with the thing between the toes?

Who's shoes are they btw I rather lije them. :thumbup:

 

[Cruiser Elite]

I thought that the steap around the back makes them acceptable QP attire even with the thing between the toes

My understanding also obb - I'd chance them!

 

[Pushka]

I thought that the steap around the back makes them acceptable QP attire even with the thing between the toes?

Who's shoes are they btw I rather lije them. :thumbup:

Fancy a trip to Dubai? Emirates would let you wear them.

I thought it was the bit between the toes that got them banned? Irrespective of the heel?

 

[get me outta here]

Having seen the pix of your charming legs I think these would suit you really well.

My understanding also obb - I'd chance them!

Thanks for the TR, I also had a great time in Dubai. Best shopping centres anywhere, and so quiet in the mornings. After that, people watching is fascinating.

 

[wazza888]

Personally I wouldn't but then I don't wear ripped/torn jeans not even the designer kind. I thought that the rules excluded ripped or torn items of clothing (but that might be one of the clubs here and I'm getting confused).

Found it:

Our team will decline entry if some items of clothing are too casual or inappropriate. This includes, but is not limited to:


Thongs and bare feet
Head to toe gym wear
Beachwear (including board shorts)
Sleepwear (including UGG Boots and slippers)
Clothing featuring offensive images or slogans
Revealing, unclean or torn clothing

Thanks, I won't risk it then.

 

[Flying mermaid]

Fancy a trip to Dubai? Emirates would let you wear them.

I thought it was the bit between the toes that got them banned? Irrespective of the heel?

See an earlier post by me. A young friend wore a pair of sandals with a bit between the toes, but a strap at the back and checked it with a lounge angel in Brisbane who said it was fine. She was told the strap at the back legitimised them. I posted a picture of her sandals. Of course another angel might feel differently which is what makes the whole thing pathetic. Nice sandals - like the glitz, but I hate bits between my toes

 

[Pushka]

See an earlier post by me. A young friend wore a pair of sandals with a bit between the toes, but a strap at the back and checked it with a lounge angel in Brisbane who said it was fine. She was told the strap at the back legitimised them. I posted a picture of her sandals. Of course another angel might feel differently which is what makes the whole thing pathetic. Nice sandals - like the glitz, but I hate bits between my toes

So I can go ahead and buy then. . If I take out another mortgage. Might check the Dubai Sales month that starts tomorrow.