Settle a dispute - shorts on a plane

[Anonymous]

Shorts are fine on a plane for a lot of reasons. First and foremost is comfort. Flying is uncomfortable and if shorts allow more comfort, go for it. Also, long gone are the days of dressing in your Sunday finest when flying. Flights are Greyhound buses with wings, though I bet a Greyhound bus is more comfortable.

As for the germaphobes, if you don’t wear shorts on a plane because they’re dirty, does this apply to restaurants, theaters, park benches…etc? Dirt is everywhere. Wearing long pants won’t protect you.

[Anonymous]

DS flew recently in shorts. Thank heavens. He was on one of those planes caught on the tarmac in extreme heat.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Shorts are fine on a plane for a lot of reasons. First and foremost is comfort. Flying is uncomfortable and if shorts allow more comfort, go for it. Also, long gone are the days of dressing in your Sunday finest when flying. Flights are Greyhound buses with wings, though I bet a Greyhound bus is more comfortable.

As for the germaphobes, if you don’t wear shorts on a plane because they’re dirty, does this apply to restaurants, theaters, park benches…etc? Dirt is everywhere. Wearing long pants won’t protect you.

+ 1.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is OP. About to take off. Direct quote from my DH: “Why am I wearing shorts? I’m freezing!” Case closed.

Assuming this is true - I think it's still better for him to learn this lesson on his own than for you to be controlling him and his clothes choices.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Planes are cold. It's weird.

(And as a former NTSB employee I'll point out that shorts are less safe in an emergency.)

So is most women's business wear and yet female professionals seem to fly no problem all the time.

Yeah, and I wear jeans with spandex which will melt to me if there's a fire. Just saying. A slide will tear up your legs.

Anti-shorts on plane, similar reasons. I worked in seat and plane certification for an airline and also dealt with maintenance. You want cotton or wool on your legs if something happens. My family has designated travel outfits that meet this requirement (although I would never tell the kids why). Closed-toe shoes are also a must.

Also, from the maintenance side: those seats have dry pee on them. FYI.

Then you should know that you have very little chance of surviving a true emergency, and if there is one, your attire won't be the thing that kills you.

Also, as microbiologist, I must tell you that pee is very low in bacteria or any contagious agents. Not poo, but if it's all dried, the chance of catching anything is also very low.

This is an example of how partial expertise makes you fixated on the wrong risks.

I’m not worried about pee germs, I just don’t want to think about pee touching my skin. I didn’t even mention germs. We all have our hang ups. I’m guessing microbiologist PP likes to always be right and wear shorts on airplanes.

I’m going to be the person that survives and I’m going to do it in my pee- and flameproof pants, stats be damned.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is DH from the Midwest? My spouse will wear shorts anywhere he can.

It’s better than them getting all hot and smelly on the plane.

NP. My DH is from the Midwest. Such nice people but lol is he stubborn about that. I don’t think it’s weird but he lives in his shorts.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Planes are cold. It's weird.

(And as a former NTSB employee I'll point out that shorts are less safe in an emergency.)

I bring layers for the plane. I would rather be a little cold than broiling hot in a stuffy plane, personally, if I had to choose.

When has a plane ever been hot?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Planes are cold. It's weird.

(And as a former NTSB employee I'll point out that shorts are less safe in an emergency.)

Eh, most of wear synthetics these days, so melting lululemin yoga pants to your legs vs bare legs, it’s probably safer in cotton cargo shorts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it weird to wear shorts on an airplane? I think yes. En route to Dulles to fly cross country, and DH is in shorts.

Fine as long as they are at least mid thigh!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wear shorts on planes all the time. Am a 50 year old woman. Why is it weird?

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Ridiculous. I usually get hot while waiting for everyone to board, and I refuse to get all sweaty. I bring a pair of yoga pants to change into in case it gets cold later, but I’m usually more comfortable in shorts during the summer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DS flew recently in shorts. Thank heavens. He was on one of those planes caught on the tarmac in extreme heat.

Exactly. No way am I going to roast in long pants while sitting on the tarmac or in a plane that’s delayed for hours with no AC.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Planes are cold. It's weird.

(And as a former NTSB employee I'll point out that shorts are less safe in an emergency.)

I bring layers for the plane. I would rather be a little cold than broiling hot in a stuffy plane, personally, if I had to choose.

When has a plane ever been hot?

I am on the PP and I've been on plenty of stuffy planes. They go from hot and stuffy to freezing over the course of the flight generally. But they have stuffy periods - esp if you end up waiting on the tarmac.

I fly a lot. Am I always maximally comfortable? No. Do I try to handicap for various possible scenarios, including temps? Yes.

[Anonymous]

It’s weird that people think it’s weird to wear shorts on a plane. Who cares?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it weird to wear shorts on an airplane? I think yes. En route to Dulles to fly cross country, and DH is in shorts.

I did so in my 20s, 40 years ago. Not w, I wouldn’t do it. Planes are filthy. My bare legs aren’t sitting on plane seats or any public transportation seat.

[Anonymous]

My DH is from Vermont and is always hot. He will wear shorts even when it's snowing. So for him shorts on a plane is fine whereas I would freeze.