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Pajama Protest: Travelers Push Back Against Dress Code

12/5/2025

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Travelers are increasingly wearing pajamas at airports in response to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's campaign promoting better travel etiquette.
Duffy urged travelers to dress better, saying it could improve behavior.
Activist Johnny Palmadessa publicly wore pajamas to mock the initiative.
The Transportation Department notes a 400 percent rise in outbursts since 2019 and nearly 14,000 unruly incidents in four years, a figure that accompanies backlash and social media engagement.

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Travelers are increasingly wearing pajamas at airports in response to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's campaign promoting better travel etiquette.
Duffy urged travelers to dress better, saying it could improve behavior.
Activist Johnny Palmadessa publicly wore pajamas to mock the initiative.
The Transportation Department notes a 400 percent rise in outbursts since 2019 and nearly 14,000 unruly incidents in four years, a figure that accompanies backlash and social media engagement.