.... Never really understood the fuss people make about PJs on flights, but we’re all different ....
Yes we are all different. And I believe for some the PJ's have nothing to do with comfort, but more to do with appearance. In a DYKWIA sort of sense. But I am firmly of the feeling to not judge, and to let everyone be themselves. But I still feel some opinions
(which should be OK, but expressing them jars people, and brings forever new enemies....)
I really think many travelers care about what other pax may think of them. I can only give my own observations, but almost every time I see pax strutting around in PJ's it generates in me a reaction probably the opposite of what they think it will generate - as a very frequent flyer, it reveals to me that they are actually not big fish in the FF pond. It reveals to me that they care about the opinions of others.
The excuse for wearing airline PJ's is that "they are more comfortable" and "better suited for rest", etc etc. Better than what? I agree they are better than a suit.
I have had the luxury of travelling in a great variety of airlines, many in First. So as an aviation nerd, I have a collection of PJ's. Some I don't keep, but my current wardrobe has a selection of about half a dozen or more of First PJ's. And I must tell you, that even the best of these (maybe EK, maybe AA?) are still no where near as comfy to sleep in as a standard tracksuit you can buy from Kmart or Target for about $20.
I mean, seriously, airline PJ's are cough. Nice for the novelty factor, but all are invariably thin, and all airlines do these in a "one of three sizes will fit you".
I hoard all my QF J PJ's - I even ask for them in each of the sizes. Why do I hoard these? Certainly not for strutting in. They are so lightweight they make perfect disposable outfits to make the children wear when I get them to help me paint houses.....