We've all done it. Knowing that we're in for an uncomfortable day of hauling luggage, TSA checks, and sitting in a small, cramped space for hours, we've become accustomed to arriving at the airport in our pajamas. It might be the one thing about air travel we can control nowadays.
However, one airport said on social media that the days of wearing our comfy nighttime ensembles are over.
"We've seen enough. We've had enough. It's time to ban pajamas at Tampa International Airport," the Florida-based airport (TPA) shared on social media yesterday.
Was the airport serious about this? We have the details below.
The Tampa International Airport Said It Is Also Banning Crocs
In the same post, TPA said that after it successfully banned Crocs, it was "time to take on an even larger crisis.
"We know this decision could be disruptive to someone in your life," it wrote. "It's time to have a difficult conversation with them. You can do this.
"The madness stops today. The movement starts now."
This post follows U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's call last November for travelers to wear more respectful attire when traveling, such as jeans and a decent shirt.
In an effort to curb travel rage incidents, he stated, "I would encourage people to maybe dress a little better, which encourages us to maybe behave all a little better. Let's try not to wear slippers and pajamas as we come to the airport."
But This Can't Be Real, Right?
As you can imagine, the post was met with plenty of outrage online.
One user wrote, "What kind of authoritarian bulls*** is this?"
"If they don't smell bad and aren't bothering anyone, why do y'all care so much?" another asked. "Can y'all focus on actually cleaning your bathrooms for once and speeding up TSA lines instead?"
Well, the airport told USA Today there is no such ban in place. The post was meant to be a joke.
"Tampa International Airport regularly shares lighthearted, satirical social media content as part of our ongoing effort to engage with our followers," it said. "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."
That's a relief. But let's work on those TSA lines. Please?
