Tampa airport jokes about banning pajamas for vacationers

A satirical publish from Tampa International Airport revived the journey vogue debate over pajamas and “dressing with respect.”

Flying may be tiring, however apparently not as tiring as seeing passengers in pajamas – at the very least in response to one airport.

“We’ve seen enough. We’ve had enough. It’s time to ban pajamas at Tampa International Airport,” TPA posted on X on Feb. 26, whereas boasting a couple of earlier ban on Crocs and referring to mid-day pajama-wearing as a “crisis.”

The publish was joke, because the airport advised USA TODAY: “Tampa International Airport regularly shares lighthearted, satirical social media content as part of our ongoing effort to engage with our followers. Today’s post about ‘banning’ pajamas was another playful nod to day-of-travel fashion debates. We encourage our passengers to travel comfortably and appreciate our loyal followers who enjoy the online humor.”

Traveler apparel has been actual subject of dialog for the reason that Department of Transportation kicked off its new “Golden Age of Travel” marketing campaign final fall.

Among different strategies, the DOT lists “dressing with respect.” In a video shared by CNN, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy elaborated, “I would encourage people to maybe dress a little better, which encourages us to maybe behave all a littler better. Let’s try not to wear slippers and pajamas as we come to the airport.”