I almost gagged in the Sydney lounge when a family came in all wearing thongs and then the kids went barefoot to the food area - gross.
I Don't really have the biggest issue with thongs, but walking around barefoot anywhere, especially a lounge should Def be frowned upon, if not actively discouraged
I almost gagged in the Sydney lounge when a family came in all wearing thongs and then the kids went barefoot to the food area - gross.
I Don't really have the biggest issue with thongs, but walking around barefoot anywhere, especially a lounge should Def be frowned upon, if not actively discouraged
Barefoof/ thongs - all the same - so bogan - and that's why they are banned in business class.
All very well banning something, problem is staff don't enforce. I see that frequently, on board and in lounges. Virgin are usually more proactive than Qantas. It seems to me that Qantas staff just don't want to get involved.
I'm aware of the lounge rule, but I don't think they're banned in business class on flights. I've worn them regularly SYD-MCY in Business and SYD-LAX in First and never had an issue. Don't see how they're different to Birkenstocks or espadrilles. The 'bogan' commentary is just snobbery - I have an advanced degree from Cambridge and have knocked back plenty of nice Montrachets at decent hotels in pluggers and nobody has ever batted an eyelid... If they did, I couldn't care less.
Not the most edifying topic, but can I say that more often than not it isn't the thongs that are objectionable so much as what they contain. Smelly feet or fungus ridden toenails should not be inflicted on others, not anywhere nor anytime. Thongs on feet displaying some degree of hygiene can be more readily accepted.
I'm aware of the lounge rule, but I don't think they're banned in business class on flights. I've worn them regularly SYD-MCY in Business and SYD-LAX in First and never had an issue. Don't see how they're different to Birkenstocks or espadrilles. The 'bogan' commentary is just snobbery - I have an advanced degree from Cambridge and have knocked back plenty of nice Montrachets at decent hotels in pluggers and nobody has ever batted an eyelid... If they did, I couldn't care less.
ROFL.... This has to be a joke "advanced degree and snobbery" in the same sentence?
I always say, if you don't like it, DON'T LOOK! Simple. I don't wear thongs in business but I don't see problem. People are so embarrassingly judgemental. If people are happy and doing their own thing, thats a great place be.
Ted Douglas
Ted Douglas
Member since 23 Jul 2020
Total posts 23
Can someone start enforcing this rule.
I almost gagged in the Sydney lounge when a family came in all wearing thongs and then the kids went barefoot to the food area - gross.
wdeguara
wdeguara
Etihad - Etihad Guest
Member since 06 Apr 2012
Total posts 96
Originally Posted by Ted Douglas
Can someone start enforcing this rule.
I almost gagged in the Sydney lounge when a family came in all wearing thongs and then the kids went barefoot to the food area - gross.
jubbing
jubbing
American Airlines - AAdvantage
Member since 13 Jul 2015
Total posts 60
Originally Posted by Ted Douglas
Can someone start enforcing this rule.
I almost gagged in the Sydney lounge when a family came in all wearing thongs and then the kids went barefoot to the food area - gross.
Ted Douglas
Ted Douglas
Member since 23 Jul 2020
Total posts 23
Originally Posted by jubbing
Originally Posted by Ted Douglas
Can someone start enforcing this rule.
I almost gagged in the Sydney lounge when a family came in all wearing thongs and then the kids went barefoot to the food area - gross.
dm12
dm12
Member since 08 Feb 2018
Total posts 209
I have no issue with thongs
Ted Douglas
Ted Douglas
Member since 23 Jul 2020
Total posts 23
Originally Posted by dm12
I have no issue with thongs
RedWood
RedWood
Member since 04 Sep 2019
Total posts 36
Originally Posted by Ted Douglas
Originally Posted by dm12
I have no issue with thongs
Ted Douglas
Ted Douglas
Member since 23 Jul 2020
Total posts 23
Originally Posted by RedWood
Originally Posted by Ted Douglas
Originally Posted by dm12
I have no issue with thongs
Gross and disgusting 🤮
tommygun
tommygun
Delta Air Lines - SkyMiles
Member since 16 Oct 2017
Total posts 287
All very well banning something, problem is staff don't enforce. I see that frequently, on board and in lounges. Virgin are usually more proactive than Qantas. It seems to me that Qantas staff just don't want to get involved.
New Mint
New Mint
Member since 24 Feb 2012
Total posts 66
Sounds like it was a happy and fun Easter weekend at the Douglas household
Firstworldissues
Firstworldissues
Member since 02 Mar 2019
Total posts 16
jesus! some pretentious people on the forum today. hope i never see mr. douglas relax a bit.
greg959
greg959
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 15 May 2019
Total posts 63
I'm aware of the lounge rule, but I don't think they're banned in business class on flights. I've worn them regularly SYD-MCY in Business and SYD-LAX in First and never had an issue. Don't see how they're different to Birkenstocks or espadrilles. The 'bogan' commentary is just snobbery - I have an advanced degree from Cambridge and have knocked back plenty of nice Montrachets at decent hotels in pluggers and nobody has ever batted an eyelid... If they did, I couldn't care less.
tommygun
tommygun
Delta Air Lines - SkyMiles
Member since 16 Oct 2017
Total posts 287
Not the most edifying topic, but can I say that more often than not it isn't the thongs that are objectionable so much as what they contain. Smelly feet or fungus ridden toenails should not be inflicted on others, not anywhere nor anytime. Thongs on feet displaying some degree of hygiene can be more readily accepted.
Taylor
Taylor
Singapore Airlines - The PPS Club
Member since 19 Mar 2016
Total posts 53
Originally Posted by greg959
I'm aware of the lounge rule, but I don't think they're banned in business class on flights. I've worn them regularly SYD-MCY in Business and SYD-LAX in First and never had an issue. Don't see how they're different to Birkenstocks or espadrilles. The 'bogan' commentary is just snobbery - I have an advanced degree from Cambridge and have knocked back plenty of nice Montrachets at decent hotels in pluggers and nobody has ever batted an eyelid... If they did, I couldn't care less.
ROFL.... This has to be a joke "advanced degree and snobbery" in the same sentence?
Benmccartney
Benmccartney
Member since 15 Aug 2017
Total posts 14
I always say, if you don't like it, DON'T LOOK! Simple. I don't wear thongs in business but I don't see problem. People are so embarrassingly judgemental. If people are happy and doing their own thing, thats a great place be.