No shorts: pilot calls for a dress code on the plane
American pilot Christopher Elliott called for the introduction of a dress code on board the plane. He insisted that passengers should never wear flip-flops, shorts, or short-sleeved shirts.
The pilot argued his position in a column for the Seattle Times. In his opinion, this innovation will improve passengers' manners.
"It's time to introduce a dress code for air passengers. Seriously. There has been a sharp decline in the level of passenger politeness on board. Psychologists recognize that if people carefully choose their clothes before flying, they will be more respectful - and less likely to quarrel," Elliott writes.
The pilot believes that business casual is best suited for an airplane, or rather, a lighter version of it. It means pants, collared shirts, and dresses. He believes that flip-flops and T-shirts with offensive logos should be banned.
"Dress more modestly. Remember, you are in a public place," Elliott insisted.