How To Dress When Flying
This is a truly excellent article written about how to dress when you’re flying from one climate zone to another.
I don’t really agree with the premise of the article, which is we all travel on airplanes so frequently that it no longer is something we dress up for anymore, so you need to pay close attention to your apparel. I find that travelling with my trusty VW Beetle much more enjoyable than flying, but somehow, I can’t find the right Interstate to take to get to Hawaii.
Here are the tips from the article:
Check the weather for your destination ahead of time so you know what to expect.
If you are flying to a vastly different climate zone, make sure to take proper clothing with you in your carry-on luggage so that you’re not freezing in Boston or sweltering in Hawaii.
Remember that the temperature in the airplane cabin might not be to your liking, so wear layers that can be added or removed if things are too hot or cold.
Remember that if an emergency occurs and you are lucky enough to survive, you’ll be on national television. Dress for it. Wear clean underwear in case you don’t survive.
Don’t expose a lot of skin. You never know who sat on your seat before you.
I remember leaving my coat in the VW Beetle long term parking in Salt Lake City the day we flew to Hawaii. It was almost a blizzard, but I knew that my heavy coat would be a burden on Kauai. I stood shivering for five minutes waiting for the shuttle to take us to the airport and questioned my decision. It wasn’t until we came back from Hawaii that I realized that my decision was unwise. We shivered the entire shuttle ride back to the Beetle, but when we got to the car, it was almost frozen shut. My coat was a sorry excuse for warmth after almost two weeks freezing in the Salt Lake City cold.