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flashman13

(1,801 posts)
41. What really might help would be for airlines to quit treating their passengers like cattle.
Fri Nov 21, 2025, 09:25 PM
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Airplanes have become nothing more than flying buses. Actually most buses are more comfortable.

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Let's begin with not all standing up simultaneously as soon as the flight arrives at the gate... EarthFirst Friday #1
that's nigh impossible for middle & window seats - unless you're maxsolomon Friday #13
I've been on flights that arrived late. cab67 Yesterday #69
David Sedaris on dressing to fly LearnedHand Friday #2
Next the government will tell us to bring out the red capes and Quaker bonnets for the women. intheflow Friday #3
They would carve out exceptions BumRushDaShow Friday #7
Don't forget the faded jeans and high-top sneakers FakeNoose Friday #30
Plus a flag AS a T-shirt BumRushDaShow Friday #34
Rules of civility from an administration that Farmer-Rick Friday #45
That would be ironic, Ms. Toad Friday #51
It's a two way street. taxi Friday #4
+1000 ificandream Friday #20
It's all about looking good for the fucking Fox News cameras. Initech Yesterday #76
Resign a**hole.............right along with the entire maga approved senate and US Supreme Court 6............. turbinetree Friday #5
Things could be better. We don't have to dress like it's 1963... suits, hats, dresses and white gloves... QueerDuck Friday #6
Not as bad as my experience flying Allegiant... IthinkThereforeIAM Friday #23
Ugh! QueerDuck Friday #24
You know those contraptions that catch wild hogs in a circle wall? chouchou Friday #8
busy work to justify his paycheck nt msongs Friday #9
The boys in our school had to wear neckties. You had to wear it to school, not put it on in school or you go to hell. twodogsbarking Friday #10
Sounds like old white guy rules or Amish. twodogsbarking Friday #11
Give me four more inches of legroom in coach Bok_Tukalo Friday #12
Ditto that! snot Friday #15
Civility? Let's start with the...person...in the White House. mwmisses4289 Friday #14
Duffy is an idiot LetMyPeopleVote Friday #16
Best post! KPN Yesterday #62
This from an admin led by the guy who's snot Friday #17
Oh, God, not this "Dress up like people on TV in the 1950s" shit again DavidDvorkin Friday #18
I'll just like it's the 50s but only if dflprincess Friday #29
And the amount of seat space and leg room per passenger. DavidDvorkin Friday #38
Duffy channels Melania delisen Friday #19
I don't want to imagine what will come next from the 'Back to the '50s' administration. ificandream Friday #21
"...and be in a good mood." Harker Friday #22
. dalton99a Friday #25
Huh. Only white people flew in the 1950s. Ilsa Yesterday #55
This from the guy who danced naked in front of window. tetedur Friday #26
Let me be sure I understand. Courtesy while they hang the Democrats, amiright? bucolic_frolic Friday #27
As the US gov't brutalizes people: kicking, beating, pepper spraying, jailing, killing. Irish_Dem Friday #28
Well, Sean, how about you promise me that I won't get trapped on the tarmac for hours, tanyev Friday #31
Just please bathe and use deodorant Freddie Friday #32
Safety and efficiency are too tough for Duffy so he finds a distraction. Norrrm Friday #33
Yeah, where's HIS respect for air traffic controllers who shoulder the stress of keeping thousands safe? Attilatheblond 21 hrs ago #83
Duffy wants to talk dress codes and respect while flying? sheshe2 Friday #35
If they want us to dresss like it's the early 1950s, they'll have to treat us that way Warpy Friday #36
Please don't give out gum of any type! Too many gum snappers and poppers are driving the rest of us nuts. nt spooky3 Friday #46
Jets are LOUD Warpy Yesterday #57
Au contraire. I've flown enough to know how annoying this is spooky3 Yesterday #59
Also, nicotine gum doesn't work like that Warpy Yesterday #74
I'm flying on Dec. 10th and sitting in first class. I'm wearing joggers, sneaks, and a cosy sweatshirt, which is Raftergirl Friday #37
Funny, I've seem to have been doing this for years. Dressing for plane crashes since the 80's... paleotn Friday #39
In 1975 when I was ten I flew alone from DTW to LAX. Jacson6 Friday #40
What really might help would be for airlines to quit treating their passengers like cattle. flashman13 Friday #41
Given how cramped coach is these days, this might not be too comfortable Montauk6 Friday #42
This is the kind of meaningless drivel we get from this guy fujiyamasan Friday #43
How about restoring courtesy and class to the government? ananda Friday #44
I'll consider it kevinore Friday #47
Should we all dress like ICE agents? Their attire...doesn't impress me. Nt lostnfound Friday #48
A new etiquette guide from the team that brought you "Quiet, Piggy!" struggle4progress Friday #49
DB Cooper Jimbo S Friday #50
Do be sure, Sean Duffy, area51 Friday #52
Please dress as if you are going to a funeral-- Yours! Mawspam2 Friday #53
Honestly, I would like to go back to the old social norm of formal or semi-formal wear on airplanes Justice Brandeis Friday #54
Sean, do tell us what you wore on an airplane THE LAST TIME YOU FLEW COACH. jls4561 Yesterday #56
Wear the clothes you want to be in when sliding down an emergency ramp. Hope22 Yesterday #58
It's not easy to find ladies' white gloves and millinery anymore. mahina Yesterday #60
so no QUIET, PIGGY? SaydiTom Yesterday #61
And be on your best behavior! Aussie105 Yesterday #63
I just arrived in London on an overnight flight mnhtnbb Yesterday #64
"Made me wonder what the parents were thinking." BumRushDaShow Yesterday #66
My point is that pj's on the flight may be mnhtnbb Yesterday #71
Over the years BumRushDaShow Yesterday #77
Ok then Snoopy 7 Yesterday #65
I agree that everyone should be courteous and dress appropriately mdbl Yesterday #67
Theaters have been making the same request for years. cab67 Yesterday #68
I do dress up when going to the theatre. Most New Yorkers do, too. It's the tourists who don't dress up. It Raftergirl Yesterday #72
I've only been as a tourist, but I've dressed respectfully. cab67 22 hrs ago #80
Or just came from the bus station. I know, a bit harsh. We have subscription series to national Broadway musical Raftergirl 21 hrs ago #84
It's hard to imagine this will help but you never know. NH Ethylene Yesterday #70
Follow the new "Fetterman Standard".. NowsTheTime Yesterday #73
Fuck their stupid golden age bullshit! Initech Yesterday #75
Duffy: I can't guarantee your safety cbabe Yesterday #78
It is considered rude and disrespectful to be late for an appointment or to not show up at all DBoon Yesterday #79
I guess I don't have to worry about Steve Bannon sitting next to me. onenote 22 hrs ago #81
It's 2025. Being a slob is an inalienable right. Sneederbunk 22 hrs ago #82
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