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A dress code for flying? Yes, and here's why we need one now

People who dress up are less likely to act up, say experts

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Christopher Elliott
Jun 18, 2023
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It's time for a dress code for airline passengers. Seriously.

Not the minimum standards that airlines bury deep within their ticket contracts, which say you can't board with bare feet or "patently offensive" clothing. An effective dress code — or at least a dress recommendation — would set standards for appropriate in-flight attire.

And surprisingly, many…

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