{"id":3177,"date":"2025-11-25T19:54:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T19:54:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theinformantusa.com\/?p=3177"},"modified":"2025-11-25T19:54:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T19:54:06","slug":"%f0%9f%9b%ab-u-s-transportation-secretary-sean-duffy-urges-americans-to-stop-wearing-pajamas-on-airplanes-to-bring-civility-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theinformant.com\/?p=3177","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udeeb U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Urges Americans to Stop Wearing Pajamas on Airplanes to \u201cBring Civility Back\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>New \u201cCivility Campaign\u201d Aims to Restore Courtesy, Respect, <\/strong><br><strong>and Better Behavior During Holiday Travel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy launched a nationwide \u201ccivility campaign\u201d encouraging travelers to dress respectfully and be courteous on airplanes, specifically calling on passengers to refrain from wearing pajamas and slippers in airports and on flights.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking at Newark Airport, Duffy highlighted a \u201cdegradation in civility\u201d among air travelers amid a surge in in-flight disruptions since 2019, warning that poor manners impact safety and the experience for fellow travelers and airline staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He encouraged passengers to dress better, suggesting \u201cwhether it\u2019s a pair of jeans and a decent shirt,\u201d and emphasized that respectful attire can promote respectful behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Duffy also urged travelers to express gratitude to flight crews, help fellow passengers with carry-on bags, and generally foster a cooperative atmosphere onboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Transportation Department\u2019s initiative responds to Federal Aviation Administration data showing a 400% increase in in-flight disturbances over recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Etiquette experts support Duffy&#8217;s stance, noting wearing pajamas in public spaces like airports is inappropriate and undermines courteous social behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While critics argue cramped seating and service cuts lead to discomfort justifying casual attire, Duffy\u2019s message focuses on reclaiming a \u201cgolden age of travel\u201d with improved manners and mutual respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The campaign coincides with the busy holiday travel season and aims to minimize conflicts and improve the emotional well-being of passengers and airline staff alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New \u201cCivility Campaign\u201d Aims to Restore Courtesy, Respect, and Better Behavior During Holiday Travel U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy launched a nationwide \u201ccivility campaign\u201d encouraging travelers to dress respectfully and be courteous on airplanes, specifically calling on passengers to refrain from wearing pajamas and slippers in airports and on flights. 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