RichC- You really think that the extra room required for formal attire is going to make the difference in taking one bag or two? Now with American charging for one bag, the difference is even less.
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Now with American charging for one bag, the difference is even less.
I hadn't thought much about it, but you are correct. If I am going to have to pay the fee then I am going to use it to the maximum and bring the biggest and heaviest suitcase that I can without going over a weight or size limit (which has it's own surcharge).
I wonder if AA considered that aspect? There will be many more heavy suitcases now.
We will be, maybe not a tux, but a nice sports jacket and a nice cocktail dress. I love it, my hubby hates it, but it's only a couple of evenings. People can always rent formal wear on board. By the time the airlines get through tacking on all their fees, it'll be less expensive to purchase clothes where you go.
Originally posted by Jim C.: RichC- You really think that the extra room required for formal attire is going to make the difference in taking one bag or two? Now with American charging for one bag, the difference is even less.
It just might for some people. I ALWAYS take a one small suitcase + a backpack for valuables and extras. The suitcase is not a carry on & would have to be checked. If I removed my suit jacket, pants, dress shoes (no longer needed)I just might be able to make due with a small carry on + a backpack. Yes I realize that most people don't travel as lite as my wife & I do but after many cruises we both have come to the conclusion that we can do without most of the clothes we once use to take. If I did need something on the trip I'll do what Penny3333 advises & just but it. Dave: From my observations people take just about everything but the kitchen sink now & would just have no option but to pay the extra fee.
There are a lot of women's lightweight knitt clothing that travel well and need no ironing. I have many in my wardrobe and take several when I'm cruising. You would be surprised how many lightweight outfits can fit in a carry on
No other airline is gonna hop on that bandwagon. In fact Delta has already said they will NOT be charging for your first bag. And I agree, the extra clothing for formal night takes up very little extra space. Good for you Penny...keep up the fight. My father used to always say..."If it's easy to dress like a shlump, think how much easier it is to dress nicely!" Sorry gues...I just really like formal night.
I just booked a flight within the next 3 weeks, and called to see about carryon luggage. With these two airlines, the first piece of luggage is free, the 2nd piece will be $25.
We just returned from cruising the Victory and the Liberty in the last cople of weeks. I am going to say only 25% of men had a tie on at formal dinner and maybe 5% at any other given time. Everyone was dressed nice , collars on shirts and dress slacks..women had everything from capri's to sun dresses..I was wonderful and very resort caual.we truly enjoyed. My husband never put a suit on and truly looked handsome. There were a couple of weddings and a couple of tux's and gowns. But they were few and far between. I say do what you want it is your cruise and your dollar. Just live and let live. It is a wonderful thing to do when sharing a vacation with a couple thousand people.
I hope you did not mean that on formal night on the Liberty, the ladies had capri's or sun dresses on, unless the sun drsses were w "nice" sun dresses?
The reason I say this, when I think/hear of "formal night", that should be "dress up" night. The rest of the nights, whatever.
I have been in the formal wear business for 14 years. People still ask how dressed up they have to get. Semi formal is suit and tie for men and cocktail dress for women. Forml is tuxedo for men and long gown for women. Pre 70s this was not a problem and everyone understood and dressed accordingly. Today people do not seem to have a clue. I feel the cruiselines need to drop the formal night or enforce the dress code. It is not fair for people who dress up to have to sit with people who prefer to wear kaki's.
I will say that we just returned from the Legend and it was a pleasent surprise to see so many people dressed "up". Many tuxedos and lots of long evening gowns. I would say at least two thirds of the men wore suits.
Yes, on the Legend last year almost everyone was dressed up nicely on the "Cruise Elegant" nights. I have worn khakis and a blazer before. I just didn't know better, at least I made an effort.
Dwayne
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Just got home from a Alaska cruise, May 28 to June 4 2008 on the Spirit. The formal night is a joke. You can dress up if you like but why waste the space in your luggage? There were passengers wearing sweats, T shirts, and stuff that would not have been allowed on a regular dining night. Cruising is going more relaxed and carefree. Enjoy and do your own thing.
you may be right about that.
at the airlines??
formal dresses, instead of long ones. Time will tell.
It gets a little confusing if we don't know what you're referring to.
