Dress code red.

• Author: Peters, Charles
• Position: Tilting at Windmills - Brief Article

On July 17, The New York Times ran an interesting story about how air marshals are required to follow a rigid dress code that demands a coat and tic at all times. This could make sense on flights largely filled with businesspeople. Suppose, however, the plane is going from Hawaii to the mainland United States and is crowded with people wearing those open-necked Hawaiian shirts. Indeed, travelers have learned to dress comfortably for all long distance flights. Even on short hauls, especially during the summer and on weekends, the tie-wearers can stand out. And if the marshals can be identified, terrorists know which planes not to hijack.

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