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

[11sjw]

I find that particular pair of Jandals incredibly comfortable and they don't set off detectors in airports which is strange as they have a buckle. Comfort is exactly what I need when I'm trudging from one terminal to another.

And have you noticed when some people take their shoes off - there's a bit of a stink?! I don't want to be THAT person - just my choice. It's akin to sitting next to the person with BO! I probably take my shoes off on 30% of flights at some point.

But you know they're breaking QP rules so will you graciously accept a "no entry" verdict should one come the next time you fly?

 

[NZflygirl]

But you know they're breaking QP rules so will you graciously accept a "no entry" verdict should one come the next time you fly?

I'm breaking that particular rule in the hopes of having my cake and eating it too. Lounge access and preferred shoe. I remember one of the pics of a singer? or someone Aussie famous declined access due to her shoes and I didn't think she was poorly dressed overall and would be allowed into many establishments. I think Qantas have got it wrong here.

That aside I do value the use of the lounge so that's why if I'm using jandals I'll take a spare set of shoes for that period. Some may prefer not to carry another pair of shoes around but I carry another bag most of the time for other junk anyway. Slight annoyance taking out another pair of shoes but I've weighed up the two (let's face it - minor inconveniences), and decided carrying the extra pair of shoes was preferable. I seem to be flying QF more at the moment but overall it's not my main carrier so I don't have to do this too often.

 

[under the radar]

I'm breaking that particular rule in the hopes of having my cake and eating it too. Lounge access and preferred shoe. I remember one of the pics of a singer? or someone Aussie famous declined access due to her shoes and I didn't think she was poorly dressed overall and would be allowed into many establishments. I think Qantas have got it wrong here.

That aside I do value the use of the lounge so that's why if I'm using jandals I'll take a spare set of shoes for that period. Some may prefer not to carry another pair of shoes around but I carry another bag most of the time for other junk anyway. Slight annoyance taking out another pair of shoes but I've weighed up the two (let's face it - minor inconveniences), and decided carrying the extra pair of shoes was preferable. I seem to be flying QF more at the moment but overall it's not my main carrier so I don't have to do this too often.

that pretty much sums things up..... 'mountains out of mole hills'

 

[NZflygirl]

I PROMISE I'll leave the board shorts and beer singlets at home

 

[Astroboi82]

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In the Oneworld lounge at LAX a few weeks ago and she was traveling in F.

I'm pretty easy going and not usually concerned about what others are wearing, but even I draw the line at bare feet.
Its completely unacceptable as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Pushka]

I'm pretty easy going and not usually concerned about what others are wearing, but even I draw the line at bare feet.
Its completely unacceptable as far as I'm concerned.

I'd sit with my back to them and then in a loud voice ask 'what's that smell'.

 

[TonyHancock]

We platinum types have flown a lot of miles and have earned the right to wear our uniform of singlet and thongs whilst holding the bowl of our champagne flute and gulping down Bintang.

We need to stand together and fight against Qantas enhancing our basic human rights away.

 

[ric_melb]

it would seem to me, judging by Mr Hancock's attire and facial expression, that he is not amused by these platinum types wearing some uniform of singlets and thongs. As for jandals they are the footwear that should not fly.

 

[marki]

this is all the attire I need and a bed .......007

 

[Buzzard]

But....but..... I've paid for F, can't I do what I want??

 

[Strategic Aviation]

Should you dress up for business class - ExecutiveStyle

“Qantas suggests a neat, casual attire for all passengers,” a spokesperson for the airline told High Flyer.

“A minimum dress standard applies for all passengers regardless of the cabin they are in, which is a t-shirt or singlet that doesn't display offensive language and/or image, shorts and footwear.”

While Virgin Australia doesn't have a dress code specifically for business class, the airline's minimum dress requirement for all passengers requires footwear (even if that's just a pair of thongs), “suitable clothing that covers your bottom half” and a shirt, although “singlets are acceptable”.

As with the Red Roo, Virgin doesn't permit “clothing that displays offensive language or symbols”.

“If you do not meet our minimum dress requirements, you will be denied travel until you are dressed appropriately,” the airline warns.

“British Airways does not enforce a dress code for passengers in any travel class," a BA spokesperson told High Flyer, while Cathay Pacific confirmed “we do not have dress codes for business class flights and lounges”.

Singapore Airlines said “we generally accept customers as long as their dressing does not contravene any indecency laws”.

Emirates Airlines follows similar practice, with a spokesperson advising High Flyer that “while there is no formal dress code in any cabin, we do appreciate that appropriate clothing for travel is worn”.

 

[pauly7]

Couple of middle aged guys in gym gear declined entry to the LST QF club quite rightly the other day .

Yes you read correctly, LST enforces standards too

 

[eminere]

Couple of middle aged guys in gym gear declined entry to the LST QF club quite rightly the other day .

Yes you read correctly, LST enforces standards too

That's interesting. Officially the dress policy applies only to the clubs and lounges in the capital cities.

 

[pauly7]

That's interesting. Officially the dress policy applies only to the clubs and lounges in the capital cities.

Really? Had no idea... The agent was very polite and the guys actually went and changed and then came in....

 

[TomVexille]

However the terms do state "Smart Casual"? Which is at the lounge managers discretion?

 

[eddie 73]

What bothers me more than any state of dress, or undress, is the 30-40-something business traveller male, lazing back on a seat with their polished leather-clad shoes perched crossed directly slap bang on the chair opposite. Equally offensive is the parents who let their little darlings stand on seats at tables or stand or run up and down the bench style lounges. Who in their right mind thinks it is ok to place dirty shoes on the upholstery upon what is intended as a seat. This fowl behaviour should be policed.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Who in their right mind thinks it is ok to place dirty shoes on the upholstery upon what is intended as a seat. This fowl behaviour should be policed.

The irony is that one of the QF promo shots included on the lounge pages actually showed a parent in the foreground with a child on the seat behind... with their shoes on the furniture. Shortly after I mentioned that here on AFF the picture was withdrawn (although the withdrawal may have been coincidence as there seem to be a complete new set of pictures up).

 

[eminere]

This fowl behaviour should be policed.

Who let the chickens out of their pen!

 

[eddie 73]

Oo-

Who let the chickens out of their pen!

oops, foul. Can’t believe i let that slip. English was by fat my bestest subjekt at school.

 

[marki]

Oo-

oops, foul. Can’t believe i let that slip. English was by fat my bestest subjekt at school.

And it shows brilliantly, however even Fuket can be misspelled. coughet