We are flying first class to Hawaii next week on Continental. It is our first time.

Anything we need to know so we don't look like fools---- or basically just every other time we've flown-- just up front?

 

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Obscure2k
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Nothing you need to know.

 

Glad to see you are concerned about looking like fools. Too often pax in F have no reservations about looking like fools.

 

it does not bother me at all ^

 

Do people in first & economy have to act/dress differently? Is there a stigma associated with dressing down and possibly "looking like a fool" in F?

 

You will have complimentary President's Club access.

Have a great trip!

David

 

The days of dressing up for first are long gone, seeing as that you have the concern of looking like a fool your normal clothing choice should be fine. Enjoy your first time sitting in the front.

 

Where are you flying from? Is it the IAH or EWR flight? And are you connecting from another city...it's not clear from you IP.

Know that the IAH flight (the first one) is packed with folks continuing onto Guam later...

 

behave as regular as possible. don't get wasted, enjoy your time and relax. there is no specific rule book besides standard behavior you can expect at any time.

 

Go ahead and take advantage of the opportunity to board first. (usually 45 minutes before departure on your flight) The overhead space fills up quickly, and even though the overhead space in FC is supposed to be reserved for FC passengers, that doesn't stop people in coach from using it if nothing else is available. So don't wait until everyone is on the plane. Also, when checking your luggage, make sure they put a "Priority" tag on to increase the chance that you'll get it earlier at baggage claim. If you're wearing a sports jacket or coat, the flight attendant will offer to hang it up for you and return it just before landing. And it there isn't a blanket on your seat when you board, you should request one when they take your drink order.

 

Some of us disagree. It is not a first-class experience when you sit next to someone in a spandex gym outfit who smells bad (yes, it happened to me).

 

Agreed, i usually wear a three piece suit and a top hat (in the winter only). I don't understand how someone can get on a plane in Spandex. Imagine if the flight attendants did this!

 

Are you flying from IAH or EWR? If so, it's modified BF service on a 764. You can check out the menu on the CO website. And don't worry about looking foolish. Eat. Drink. Be Merry. And enjoy the service while it lasts as UA's F service to the islands is definitely quite inferior even on the 777.

 

Ahem...

Not true. Sure flying domestically, it can be a little more relaxed.
I frequently go directly from band rehearsals to the airport and I will be in nice shorts, a nice summer shirt, and boat shoes.
But white tee shirts or sleeveless shirts (for men) are in really bad taste when flying.

And sandals are just plain stupid on any aircraft.
If you need to get off that plane in an emergency, you better be wearing shoes.

Long, over ocean flights up front are a different story. The better dressed you are the better the experience will tend to be. Class, taste, style, and impeccable manners are the ticket.