Summary
The U.S. Department of Transportation launched a campaign to improve behavior in airports and on flights. The campaign encourages travelers to be polite and dress more respectfully. It aims to make air travel nicer and safer for everyone, especially during busy holiday times.
Key Facts
- Sean P. Duffy, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, announced a new civility campaign for air travel.
- The initiative is called “The Golden Age of Travel Starts With You.”
- The campaign asks people to be polite and dress appropriately when traveling by plane.
- Nearly 82 million Americans are expected to fly during the Thanksgiving holiday period.
- Duffy highlighted the importance of saying "please" and "thank you" to airline staff.
- The campaign ties into broader goals of improving American families' experiences in transportation.
- A DOT spokesperson mentioned the safety benefits for passengers and staff from better behavior.
- Stephanie Wallach, a former pilot, agrees about behavior improvement but doubts success in changing dress standards.
