Stop wearings pajamas on airplanes, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says about ‘bringing civility back’

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U.S.Transportation SecretarySean Duffyhas a message for Americans: Stop wearing pajamas on planes.

While speaking at Newark Airport in New Jersey on Monday, Duffy said he had noticed “a degradation in civility” among air travelers — and launched what he called a “civility campaign” to encourage courtesy and patience during the crush ofholiday travel.

Duffy encouraged travelers to “say please and thank you to our pilots and to our flight attendants” and to dress “with some respect.”

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“You know, whether it’s a pair of jeans and a decent shirt, I would encourage people to maybe dress a little bit better, which encourages us to maybe behave a little better,” he said.“Let’s try not to wear slippers and pajamas as we come tothe airport.I think that’s positive.”

Duffy also encouraged passengers to help other passengers who are struggling to put their bags in the overhead bins “as a common courtesy and civility.”

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks at a press conference with Rep. Tom Emmer and House Speaker Mike Johnson about air traffic controller pay during the government shutdown.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy spoke on Monday as he urged travelers to “dress a little better” and show civility on flights.(Eric Lee/Getty Images)

“Bringing civility back, I think, enhances the travel experience for everybody,�

The initiative follows a 400% surge of in-flight disturbances since 2019, ranging from disruptive behavior to violence, according to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) data.

Nearly one in five flight attendants reported experiencing a physical incident in 2021, while reports of unruly passengers in 2024 remained above pre-pandemic levels, according to union and FAA data,

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Diane Gottsman, an etiquette expert and founder of the Protocol School of Texas in San Antonio, said the issue of airport attire goes beyond fashion.She said it’s about courtesy.

“From anetiquette perspective,one’s pajamas should be reserved for the privacy of one’s own home or hotel room, where people are relaxing — and not in a public space,�

While comfort is important, Gottsman added that it’s possible to “still select clothing that is both comfortable, practical and appropriate for public spaces.”

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Pajama wearing by passengers at airports has become a more common sight these days. (Alamy)

Some could blame the trend of pajama-clad travelers on celebrity culture.Stars have been photographed strolling through airports in loungewear, turning the terminal into an extension of their living rooms.

“When we take the time to dress with intention, we naturally carry ourselves with more confidence and self-respect.”

Ed Sheeran was photographed at Los Angeles International Airport in 2015 wearing pajama-style pants, whileRihanna has recently been spottedwearing silk sleepwear in public.

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Ed Sheeran was photographed wearing pajama pants at Los Angeles International Airport in 2015.(WENN.COM/Money$hot)

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“The way we dress influences how we feel, how we behave and even how others respond to us,” she said.

“When we take the time todress with intention, we naturally carry ourselves with more confidence and self-respect.”

Once upon a time, travelers dressed up for flights.An etiquette expert said that “people who make the effort to present themselves well often demonstrate the same level of care in their behavior.”(Fredric Lewis/Getty Images)

“When we are intentional about our appearance, we’re also more likely to be intentional about our manners,” she said.

“It has nothing to do with social status and everything to do with the respect we show for ourselves and others.”

Children, she concedes, get “a little more grace,” especially on overnight flights.

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Both experts said dressing for travelisn’t about formality or status.

“It has nothing to do with social status and everything to do with the respect we show for ourselves and others,” Gottsman said.

Children should get “a little more grace” when it comes to wearing pajamas on a flight, an etiquette expert said.(iStock)

Whitmore said she welcomes a return to thegolden age of travel.

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“Dressing well isn’t about being uncomfortable or impressing others,” she said.“It’s about expressing respect – respect for yourself, for the experience and for those around you.”

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