I am travelling out on long haul this week and am flying on Business Cabin with 1-2-1 Lie Flat Bed layout.
I want to utilise the lie flat bed to sleep during the flight but I am concerned that wearing a shirt and trousers will be uncomfortable to sleep.
I wonder if it is legal to wear pajamas, or if not just underwear with shorts to sleep with blanket covering most parts of the body?
Is it illegal even if flying with business class/suites with private doors?
I understand this wouldn't be possible to fly on Economy or Premium Economy but having little experience on Business I want some advice on this.
I am flying on VA and later on MH and possible LA/SQ later on.
Thank you.
They definitely allow pajamas, but for not fully clothed, some airlines may be against it. If you keep it discreet, it would be fine. It is not illegal as far as I know, however, some conservative airlines such as Saudia require you to be fully clothed.
Yes you can wear pajamas - I'd probably stick to something very basic and comfortable like track pants and a t-shirt so that it's less revealing as you go from the bathroom to your seat. You will often see seasoned travellers quickly change before departure into something comfortable.
I'm not sure about illegal but I'd certainly recommend wearing more than underwear and shorts if you're planning to sleep out of respect for other passengers..... and to avoid going viral.
I slept in just underwear recent overnight flight in F on emirates a380. Completely closed suites so I didn’t fee unconfortable. Perks of flying first I guess!
Wear whatever you want, or don't want, within reason. I find many PJs
are too warm by the time I am under the blanket and also allowing for
warm cabin temperatures, so although I change into PJs in the loo, once under the blanket I slip them off.
This is the first thing I do once the seat belt sign goes off on an overnight j leg. Straight into pj’s. In saying that they are winter ones with a shirt. I always find it cold. I know that SQ don’t care.
The other day in NZ J I had a gentleman who went to sleep in tailored shorts. I personally wouldn't be putting on boxer shorts etc, I'd either use full length PJ's or some comfortable shorts and a t-shirt that you would be happy to be seen in outside of the house.
I'm not keen in getting into PJ's or just shorts and T's for sleeping on any aircraft, it's the just in case scenario, a bit like kicking shoes and socks off, no thanks, I'd sooner be ready, just in case... My brother is a QF Pilot, and commends my approach for safety over comfort. I think you can sleep OK in a relaxed style of clothing and loafers at least as minimal footwear.
CityRail
CityRail
Singapore Airlines - KrisFlyer
Member since 17 Nov 2014
Total posts 78
I am travelling out on long haul this week and am flying on Business Cabin with 1-2-1 Lie Flat Bed layout.
djtech
djtech
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 02 Sep 2018
Total posts 375
They definitely allow pajamas, but for not fully clothed, some airlines may be against it. If you keep it discreet, it would be fine. It is not illegal as far as I know, however, some conservative airlines such as Saudia require you to be fully clothed.
Lost_in_SIN
Lost_in_SIN
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 20 May 2016
Total posts 33
whoppersandwich
whoppersandwich
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 11 Dec 2017
Total posts 125
No one will judge you, just do whatever’s comfortable ;)
airADL
airADL
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 25 Mar 2014
Total posts 214
I quite often wear shorts and my own t shirt top that I am more comfortable in.
chillybags
chillybags
Member since 27 Aug 2018
Total posts 15
I slept in just underwear recent overnight flight in F on emirates a380. Completely closed suites so I didn’t fee unconfortable. Perks of flying first I guess!
Anna80
Anna80
Member since 09 Mar 2015
Total posts 15
Wear whatever you want, or don't want, within reason. I find many PJs are too warm by the time I am under the blanket and also allowing for warm cabin temperatures, so although I change into PJs in the loo, once under the blanket I slip them off.
Uqsthom6
Uqsthom6
Member since 15 Mar 2017
Total posts 21
This is the first thing I do once the seat belt sign goes off on an overnight j leg. Straight into pj’s. In saying that they are winter ones with a shirt. I always find it cold. I know that SQ don’t care.
Rufus1
Rufus1
Member since 04 Dec 2013
Total posts 70
Illegal to wear pyjamas? Ha! You should see what people are wearing down my local Woollies...
elchriss0
elchriss0
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
Member since 13 Jan 2015
Total posts 80
but what if they're a nudest?
elchriss0
elchriss0
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
Member since 13 Jan 2015
Total posts 80
I usually only fly for leisure so mostly travel with either chinos or cargo shorts in summer and a t-shirt and just sleep in those.
MRYJDrake
MRYJDrake
Air New Zealand - Airpoints
Member since 31 Oct 2016
Total posts 206
Tshirt and Basketball shorts for me. loose. comfortable.
CityRail
CityRail
Singapore Airlines - KrisFlyer
Member since 17 Nov 2014
Total posts 78
Thank you very much for your comments. I was always thinking you need to wear shirt and trousers when travelling on Business.
StuParr
StuParr
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
Member since 01 Mar 2012
Total posts 203
The other day in NZ J I had a gentleman who went to sleep in tailored shorts. I personally wouldn't be putting on boxer shorts etc, I'd either use full length PJ's or some comfortable shorts and a t-shirt that you would be happy to be seen in outside of the house.
sgb
sgb
Emirates Airlines - Skywards
Member since 30 Nov 2015
Total posts 419
I'm not keen in getting into PJ's or just shorts and T's for sleeping on any aircraft, it's the just in case scenario, a bit like kicking shoes and socks off, no thanks, I'd sooner be ready, just in case... My brother is a QF Pilot, and commends my approach for safety over comfort. I think you can sleep OK in a relaxed style of clothing and loafers at least as minimal footwear.