Not at all.
Not at all; as it is a far too sweeping generalization-especially on such an international forum to be taken seriously. Does the author of this "pearl of wisdom" really propose that the senior international line captains of an airline such as JAL are not consummate professionals? Or that they would really rather go to work in shorts, muscle shirts and flip flops?
Dress preference is going to come down to background, demographics and culture. Nor can I really tell much about a pilot’s competency by judging their attire.
I am a bit more formal than most and cringe when I see tattered and soiled uniforms paraded in public. I understand the hostility they feel towards management and like to shove their finger in the eye of the “uniform policy”. But looking like a tramp does not instill confidence in the traveling public, nor does it command respect from colleagues or management.
Last edited by Northbeach; 28th Apr 2010 at 19:49.