by Travelers should stop wearing pajamas on planes, the US Transportation Secretary said.
Sean Duffy said passengers should dress “with some respect” and criticized what he described as a “degradation of politeness”.
“Whether it’s a pair of jeans or a decent shirt, I would encourage people to maybe dress a little better, which encourages us to maybe behave a little better,” Mr. Duffy said at Newark Airport on Monday.
“Let’s try not to wear slippers and pajamas when we come to the airport. I think that’s positive.”
Mr. Duffy urged travelers to “say please and thank you to our pilots and flight attendants” and to “be patient with our TSA.” [Transportation Security Administration] and gate agents”.
“They also put their heart and soul into making sure this is the best possible experience for you and the safest experience for you,” he added.
“Help others with their luggage”
Mr Duffy urged passengers to remember their “better angels” and urged those who are “a little stronger” or “buffers” to help others with their luggage as a “common courtesy”.
If so, it would be a “far better travel season,” he said.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) data shows nearly 1,500 unruly passengers have been reported on planes this year, a number that could rise during the seasonal rush.
Although this value is lower than in recent years, it is significantly higher than the period before the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.
Mr Duffy has been pushing for better behavior on flights since he was appointed transport secretary by Donald Trump in January.
He has launched a campaign called “The Golden Age of Travel Begins with You” that reprimands rude passengers and urges parents to maintain control over their children.
“Returning to civility, I think, improves the travel experience for everyone,” he previously told Fox News.
