Qantas Lounge Dress Standards- a QF response at last.

[ashleyn]

What about if you are well dressed you are let into the J Lounge and if not then its the QP. At least this way as a Gold I'll always get J Lounge access

What about beards ? They are out of control and should be regulated. No beards in the QP I say.

 

[boomy]

What about beards ? They are out of control and should be regulated. No beards in the QP I say.

And no long hair either, it's not hippie town.
And the pants crease must be shown and checked upon entrance. If it's not strait in the middle, no lounge for you!

 

[Hvr]

And no long hair either, it's not hippie town.
And the pants crease must be shown and checked upon entrance. If it's not strait in the middle, no lounge for you!

Maybe you need to have straitman vouch for you prior to entry.

Will there be an underwear check to ensure A) that some are being worn and B) that it is appropriate, i.e. not worn, torn or stained?

 

[Deleted member]

I'm opposed to any onerous dress standards. The Qantas dress standards come off as being too vague to me (WTF is "smart casual???) and put too much power on the staff, who can pick and choose who to let in like some nightclub bouncer. I think that beyond making sure that people are wearing some sort of footwear and at least shorts and a singlet, there isn't much reason for dress codes. Better in summer to have someone comfortable in shorts and a singlet rather than sweating like a pig in a suit.

If you don't know what smart casual is, then there's no point in explaining.

 

[Himeno]

If you don't know what smart casual is, then there's no point in explaining.

That term is subjective and means different things for different people.

 

[JohnK]

I can understand how some people struggle to understand smart casual. It is a difficult concept.

 

[Groundhog]

Maybe we should ask them to wear lace up thongs and wear their beards in a plait? Make them look neat.

If the staff let them in dressed as they are then you can't blame the flyer. I have never seen anyone denied entry due to dress and doubt i ever will.

BTW - most of the bogans in the lounge aren't actually bad people, they just dress in a more relaxed fashion than you or me.

 

[seanpodge]

That term is subjective and means different things for different people.

That's one of my big issues with it. It is hard to get a clear cut definition of what it is, and so I feel it leaves too much discretion in the hands of the staff at the front desk given that they're meant to be providing me access to a product that I've already paid for, whether directly or via my loyalty to the brand/alliance.

My other big issue with it is what I've just mentioned. If I've bought a ticket or qualified by status to enter a lounge, then I would want a better reason for denying me that than "not in those pants". Given that I wouldn't be denied boarding in J in non-"smart casual" clothing, I don't see why there needs to be a big distinction made about the lounge.

 

[Deleted member]

That term is subjective and means different things for different people.

You could think that........ But you'd be wrong.

 

[Hvr]

If you don't know what smart casual is, then there's no point in explaining.

Sounds like coughography, I may not know what it is but I'll know it when I see it. (Apologies to Potter Stewart).

 

[Himeno]

You could think that........ But you'd be wrong. 

No, I don't think so.
Please provide a clear definition of what type of dress goes into each dress "standard", why that type of dress is in that category and who decided it belongs there.
I don't think you can (or will even attempt to).

Every dress "standard" is subjective.
for example, I find ties to be ugly, offensive and a major safety hazard. Others seem to think they are some sort of "requirement" for business.

 

[Sprucegoose]

Some civility should return to the lounges with the cessation of the mining (construction) boom. Especially Perth.

 

[Deleted member]

Sounds like coughography, I may not know what it is but I'll know it when I see it. (Apologies to Potter Stewart).

Seriously. You believe that ?

 

[Deleted member]

No, I don't think so.
Please provide a clear definition of what type of dress goes into each dress "standard", why that type of dress is in that category and who decided it belongs there.
I don't think you can (or will even attempt to).

Every dress "standard" is subjective.
for example, I find ties to be ugly, offensive and a major safety hazard. Others seem to think they are some sort of "requirement" for business.

Actually. I find most, if not all "Dress Standards" to be quite "prescriptive". Taking an obtuse stance doesn't alter the obvious , smart casual is not shorts, thongs and a Singlet.

 

[wanderer_au]

I have an open mind about dress codes when using airline lounges. I loathe singlets when flying in economy, so I guess I wouldn't like that to continue. But it shouldn't be overly onerous a dress code. Most people using Coolangatta airport are holidaymakers - why not wear shorts and a t-shirt in the Qantas Club there? Good point with the hi-vis stuff though.

 

[loneeagle]

the 3 lounges i have noted that have some interesting dress values are mackay QLD, Brisbane and Perth (more so this airport has left an imprint << perm security around the drinks area whilst a large number of fifo's going wild
but generally most people are dressed well and adhere to the relaxing atmosphere

 

[rickylee]

Actually. I find most, if not all "Dress Standards" to be quite "prescriptive". Taking an obtuse stance doesn't alter the obvious , smart casual is not shorts, thongs and a Singlet.

As I understand it, the QF lounges would now refuse thongs and singlets, but they have not refused entry to those wear shorts. I often travel on long-haul flights wearing t-shirts, shorts, white socks, and sneakers.

 

[ALH]

No problems guesting friends in on Friday to BNE J Lounge with Mr Cool wearing ripped jeans. Mind you, he probably looked like an Italian Rock Star, with gorgeous blonde in attendance (...and No! I'm not the gorgeous blonde).

 

[seanpodge]

As I understand it, the QF lounges would now refuse thongs and singlets, but they have not refused entry to those wear shorts. I often travel on long-haul flights wearing t-shirts, shorts, white socks, and sneakers.

Then why can't they just say that rather than hiding behind a vague phrase like smart casual? At least it's pretty easy to know what thongs and singlets are and therefore much easier to comply with the conditions to access that of the service that customers have already paid for.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Then why can't they just say that rather than hiding behind a vague phrase like smart casual? At least it's pretty easy to know what thongs and singlets are and therefore much easier to comply with the conditions to access that of the service that customers have already paid for.

perhaps they would like to have leeway when they think it's appropriate or necessary in their commercial interests? Maybe they will have a VIP/celebrity with 'thongs' who they can't really reject from the lounge, or make buy a $5 pair of shoes.