What's your golden travel rule?

[JohnK]

I never wear a jacket while traveling (unless it’s a flight to Russia or something…) as I find airports and many airplanes way too hot as it is- so there goes that one, unfortunately.

But even if I did, what happens to these items when changing into PJs during a long-haul flight? Seems almost more risky to keep these items in a jacket or a little nook by the seat.

Airline cabins too hot? I have never felt the urge to take off any jacket in flight. Usually way too cold and wife and daughter are always looking for blanket.

Pyjamas in public? I won't go there.

 

[Forg]

Pyjamas in public? I won't go there.

I think that reading AFF makes me think of the premium cabins as more of a “bunk room” than “in public”. My biggest issue with wearing PJ’s in that “bunk room” is that because I’m not under 25 I won’t wear them in the terminal or the transport to/from the airport, and in most cases the only place to get changed is the tight little toilet where all the surfaces that clothes you’re changing in & out of will touch are covered in … ahem.

 

[Groundfeeder]

Lovely HoeyMoey at secluded Forrest Beach near Ingham where we were recommended for a workstay. Upon arrival manager pointed out the facilities and enquired whether we would be dining there. Following that confirmation he said you'll be having the roast lamb then?

Another gem upon arrival at a Cooktown motel after a fairly tedious work drive from Cairns and saying we were a bit bushed, the manager with a cold Fawlty Towers persona gritted "Name?"

 

[Berlin]

Airline cabins too hot? I have never felt the urge to take off any jacket in flight. Usually way too cold and wife and daughter are always looking for blanket.

Pyjamas in public? I won't go there.

Yea, I find it too hot in most places, have my whole life. I’m not even thinking of certain airlines based in Japan or Korea where it seems to be norm to have everyone baked to a crisp during the flight…

And no, the PJ gets out on and taken off in the yicky little toilet lavatory- wouldn’t be seen in that outside the aircraft either.

 

[RooFlyer]

SQ I find is usually too warm for my ideal. With a bit of thought can get in and out of PJs without much issue, especially on QR where the J lavs are bigger than others' usual. And you can always wash your hands on the way out and grab a paper towel. In fact on QR you could change in the QSuite with a bit of wriggling.

 

[serfty]

In fact on QR you could change in the QSuite with a bit of wriggling.

I can and have done so in a QF Business "Suite" - more than once. Discreetly done with effective use of the blanket.

 

[kpc]

I can and have done so in a QF Business "Suite" - more than once. Discreetly done with effective use of the blanket.

When the Qs are long, I have too changed at my seat using a blanket

These days I change into trackie pants and an old comfortable T shirt (may wear a jumper if cold) in the lounge prior.....so no need to change into PJs onboard! Who cares what I look like on arrival....

 

[Tiki]

I flew QSuite last Feb and I wore a dress and sports/gym type bra so it was easy to change into the pjs inside my suite.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Simple - if you really have no reason to travel then simply create one, finalize all bookings and deal with the repercussions later

 

[Forg]

When the Qs are long, I have too changed at my seat using a blanket

Hey that’s an interesting thought … back in the days when sand in unpleasant places didn’t bother me as much, I was happy to stand behind an open tailgate and get completely dressed out of wetsuit & scungees into undies & shirt & jeans using just a towel as a ‘skirt’ to hide the most private bits … why don’t I just stand in my little J seat alcove & do that?

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

Hey that’s an interesting thought … back in the days when sand in unpleasant places didn’t bother me as much, I was happy to stand behind an open tailgate and get completely dressed out of wetsuit & scungees into undies & shirt & jeans using just a towel as a ‘skirt’ to hide the most private bits … why don’t I just stand in my little J seat alcove & do that?

Because NOW ... everyone around you would be taking a photo with their phone !!

 

[JohnK]

These days I change into trackie pants and an old comfortable T shirt (may wear a jumper if cold) in the lounge prior.....so no need to change into PJs onboard! Who cares what I look like on arrival....

Unless you are going straight to the most important meeting of your life then I never understood the obsession with pyjamas in flight.

I don't care if my clothes are creased after a long haul flight. I'm not out to impress anyone.

And @MEL_Traveller I was never the greatest sleeper in public but if you're tired enough you will sleep upright. I usually have very little sleep before a flight. Anxiety? Excitement? Who knows. If I'm tired I'll fall asleep. I love short flights these days. Fall asleep before take-off, wake up for drink of water when trolley next to me and fall asleep again.

 

[Seat0B]

in most cases the only place to get changed is the tight little toilet where all the surfaces that clothes you’re changing in & out of will touch are covered in … ahem

This struggle is real. I dislike it intensely, but yet I still wear the PJs

 

[Seat0B]

Yea, I find it too hot in most places, have my whole life. I’m not even thinking of certain airlines based in Japan or Korea where it seems to be norm to have everyone baked to a crisp during the flight…

SQ I find is usually too warm

I agree - I usually find it too warm on most flights, so the thin PJs are much better than my street clothes, plus if I sweat, it's not into clothes that I am planning to wear.

 

[Berlin]

I agree - I usually find it too warm on most flights, so the thin PJs are much better than my street clothes, plus if I sweat, it's not into clothes that I am planning to wear.

That’s exactly it! Especially when the luggage doesn’t make it, it will be your saving grace to not have slept in this one set of clothes all night!

I’d never wear PJs at home btw. But on the airplane I find it ever so fancy to get dressed into the airline’s nice new PJs. It’s part of the treat of flying in Business, as is the amenity kit.

 

[RSD]

1) travel delays can and do happen - so best to be the calmest most chilled person and try to help or reassure those less experienced travellers or the elderly who may not be up with the tech etc and may need a bit of help.
2) find out the rules for baggage allowance before you pack - that is mainly because I am often carrying an absolute ton of diving and underwater camera gear - especially when travelling internationally.
3) buy an annual travel insurance policy so as you only have to worry about it once a year
4) tell relatives the barest details of your travel plans so as you don't worry them

 

[RooFlyer]

4) tell relatives the barest details of your travel plans so as you don't worry them

Amen - as long as you drop them a note from time to time.

 

[Aeryn]

3) buy an annual travel insurance policy so as you only have to worry about it once a year

I usually know my travel plans 12 months ahead, but whenever i have looked at an annual policy it has always been hugely more expensive than buying separate policies for each trip.

Mostly because at least one trip each year is to USA/Africa/Latin America, so having coverage for those for a whole year drives the cost right up.

 

[serfty]

I usually know my travel plans 12 months ahead, but whenever i have looked at an annual policy it has always been hugely more expensive than buying separate policies for each trip.

Buying an annual policy a week before the commencement period can save several hundred dollars on the premium.

 

[Aeryn]

Buying an annual policy a week before the commencement period can save several hundred dollars on the premium.

Interesting and fine if you are only worried about being covered whilst away.

But I tend to get my policy as soon as I have to part with any significant amount of non-refundable payments i.e. expensive airfares or tours - this is usually more than a week before departure.