Tiff:

Laugh is you must ( my hubbie does too) but I have the last laugh when I am fresh as a daisy; rested and don't look like hell when the flight is over.

Try my suggestions: you'll like em"

On my last few over-Atlantic flights I
have seen young women wearing those plaid flannel pj bottoms with a sweatshirt or baggy tea shirt as they come on the plane.

I think it is a good idea if you are young and have bathed. I wouldn't want to sit near some people in their pj's though. The thought of it makes me shudder.

Changing into your pajamas in the airplane toilet at the beginning of the flight = ok

Changing back into your street clothes at the end of the flight = no way anything but the soles of my shoes is going to touch that bathroom floor

Can't you wear a loose T and some sweatpants? What's the difference between that pajamas?

If sleep is the issue, you will probably get a lot more benefit from an Ambien than from what you're wearing.

I don't wear pajamas, but I do change into slippers, and it makes all the difference. Note... they're not fluffy pink slippers, but rather, black slides, made of a soft material. Worn with black socks, I doubt anyone notices, but if they do, that's okay. My feet swell on flights, and shoes feel like a vice grip. As for clothing, I always dress comfortably... wear black pants with an elastic waist by L.L. Bean -- perfect fit pants. Very comfortable, and they look nice with a sweater or cotton top. Nicer than sweats, but just as comfortable.

Sandy

tripgirl,

For step #9, is it OK to substitute Perrier for Evian? ((a)) ((b))

Budman: Darlin' you can sub in whatever water strikes your fancy!
You'll look fab after the flight whatever you do I am sure!

I sleep naked!!!
and look fab! LOL

Oh, no TripGirl, I hope you didn't take offense, I thoroughly enjoyed your post, and thought the way you worded everything was fantastic.

As I stated, I thought the noise cancelling earphones are a must, I will try them. I also laughed (only because to myself I was like "Duh") the turkey sandwich thing, THAT makes ya sleepy, good idea.

Best wishes, T.

Lad,
You don't sleep in your underwear do you?

i do not wear pjs but i do bring my own down pillow, ear plugs and eye mask and xanax.

If you are sitting next to me: NO pj malfunction! (check that pant elastic before the flight!) and NO cuddling with the next seat neighbour.

I like the idea of puffy slippers, going to Switzerland I have to get the cow ones... where do I put the bells?

Airports and flight travel wouldn't be nearly as much fun if there weren't plenty of people willing to make complete fools of themselves in public. So, for the sheer fun of free entertainment, I say go ahead and sleep naked if you want to (although you won't be able to stay that way for long).

The most important factor in my decision on what to wear on an overnight flight is will it work in the event of an emergency. Frankly, if any part of my outfit will hinder me from saving someone's life, or my own, I won't wear it. Plus, if the fabric is highly flammable, I won't wear that either.

As much as the airlines would like us to believe otherwise, flying is no casual affair. What you wear on board can cost you your life. Think first, sleep second.

NYCFoodSnob,

Hey, ya coming to the GTG? PJ's allowed. ((a)) ((b))

NYCFoodSnob is quite correct. Any fabric containing cotton, linen, rayon or nylon will go up in flames in seconds and is therefore scratched off my list every time I fly. I always make sure I'm wearing either wool or kevlar. The former will only smolder before it burns and the latter is indestructible.

My wool briefs get a little itchy after 5 hrs, but it's all in the name of safety.

Think first, sleep second.

And that goosedown pillow - forget it - highly flammable.

Do you bring your own parachute too? ((b))

fainaAgain, how true and how funny. I don't want to see anything peeking out at me!

Gee NYSFS, you've made me think I should pack my own cyanide pill too in case of an accident. I don't want to be the last one burning.

It depends. Do your jammies have feetsies on them?

Personally, I wear a plumed hat, Shakespearean costume, sword and hip boots. No one bothers me.

Wear natural fibers (and maybe kevlar according to ipod robbie). Synthetics will melt into you. If you survive all the burns, you will live in pain for the rest of your life. There is summer-weight wool and all the sheiks wear robes (and head wraps) of wool in the heat.

And, university lad, your pjs have a trap door, please make sure it's closed.

-ncgrrl, proud owner of fluffy cow slippers.

Huh?? You wear wool so you live longer as your plane is going down in flames?

>If you survive

How soon will fluffy slippers melt?

Suze, I would only want to live longer if I was the "master of my domain" and could win the contest.

I would certainly prefer to see someone in PJ's as someone in their best over-sized pants hanging off of them, boxers exposed, w/a cap tugged on sideways sporting 10 pounds of bling. But to each their own.

NYCFoodSnob, I think the same thing when I observe the footwear that many people have on for a flight. Flip flops? Spike heels? even slides... can you climb, jump or run in those shoes? Don't think so.

No kidding Suze, my thoughts exactly! LOL

If we're going down, the only thing I want to be armed with is a Bloody Mary.

Wow, this thread has taken an interesting turn, lol!

SharonG, at that point you might as go ahead and give it up, it'll give you something to do while the plane plummets.

Bloody Mary? How about something stronger? Whiskey, perhaps? Grey Goose L'Orange? But we'd better not be on United, or they'd probably charge us for that drink even as the plane was plummeting!

yikes!

Heck I am more interested in the cyanide someone mentioned.

Or at least a handful of Valium or Ambien which I suggested way back up this thread... and was poo-pooed for "taking drugs" ;-)

Well, Suze, I thought your suggestion was reasonable. I never fly without the Ambien!

But if the plane is going to crash take it at least an hour before you know it will crash so it has time to kick in. You don't want to be nervous while going down!

Okay,okay, can we please go back to talking about bunny slippers...I have to fly in a couple of weeks, lol :D

A few trips ago I got a pedicure across from the departure gate at Kennedy airport. I was on my way to Rome and pattered onto the plane with the little paper slippers and damp toenails. I suppose the wet nail polish would have been flammable.

Boarding in such an odd fashion took the edge off of the fear of flying though, I recommend it.

SeaUrchin, LOL. Good for you. BTW, did the nail polish stay in good condition? I sometimes have had smudges after a pedicure. That is irritating!

Loveitaly, it was wonderful! There is a day spa in the departures lounge where you can get massages, manicures, pedicures, etc. I got a foot massage and the pedicure which lasted thoughout the whole trip.

Oh SeaUrchin, seriously, I can only imagine how wonderful that was!! Have never gotten a pedicure at an airport, never thought of it. What a great idea. A good way while spending the long time waiting to board the plane also. Thanks for the suggestion.

Wait a moment, maybe that LAD is flying on that new AirBus where he can have his toes all dollied up? In this case PJs won't look so odd, huh?

And if he's changing leather pants into PJs we shouldn't come down so hard on him.

SeaUrchin--That sounds like a wonderful way to start a trip! I have a girlfriend that we do a spa week trip each year, but this year we are headed to Edinburgh instead. With your idea we should be able to incorporate some spa stuff too, lol!