ZoomZoom,
exactly same situation as you mate, Father worked in BA as an engineer and all that. As for the code of dress, we continue it today, even though I don't think it's completely neccessary anymore, considering what I've seen other staff wearing. As for the double standards in service, this is Dad's brief as we walk down the jetty:
"If any of you mention we're staff, I'll leave you behind!!"
Shame it's like this. Oh well, you get what you pay for I guess.
Cheers.