Tampa Airport Bans Pajamas – “We’ve Had Enough”

On Thursday, the Tampa International Airport has ignited a new discussion on airport decorum announcing on X: “It’s time to ban pajamas.”

“After successfully banning Crocs and giving everyone the amazing opportunity to experience the world’s first Crocs-free airport, it’s time to take on an even larger crisis.”

This comes months after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy (lead photo) encouraged passengers to elevate their attire while flying by launching a public campaign, “The Golden Age of Travel Starts with You.”

“Whether it’s a pair of jeans and a decent shirt, I would encourage people to maybe dress a little better, which maybe encourages us to maybe behave all a little better,” Duffy said in a statement at the time. “Let’s try not to wear slippers and pajamas as we come to the airport.”

I’m personally a fan of presenting myself as a grownup when I fly, but what isn’t clear is: what clothing will classify as pajamas? Sweatpants, yoga pants, children wearing soft clothes?

“Had enough”: Tampa International Airport, in its usual style of humor, joked about instituting a ban on pajamas for travelers. We want to know: Do you support pajamas at the airport? Let us know in our viewer poll. https://t.co/qdCvTGJ9Ty pic.twitter.com/A6Khae0FNO

— WFLA NEWS (@WFLA) February 26, 2026

Manners don’t stop at the gate!

✅Be courteous to your fellow passengers
✅Say please and thank you to your flight crews
✅Dress with respect
✅Lend a hand to those who could use it

It’s time to bring back civility and respect when we travel.

The Golden Age of Travel starts… pic.twitter.com/NaVNWJXf46

— Secretary Sean Duffy (@SecDuffy) November 19, 2025

What kind of authoritarian bullshit is this?

How are you even classifying clothing as pajamas to begin with? Are sweatpants, yoga pants, children wearing soft clothes pajamas?

Fuck this rule. Never flying to Tampa ever again — and I’ve never flown wearing pajamas.

— Rebekah Jones (@GeoRebekah) February 26, 2026