"Our regular social media followers just eat this stuff up. But obviously this is all in fun, and we encourage our travelers to be comfortable. - Beau Zimmer, airport spokesperson, explaining the airport's humorous social media approach and clarifying that the pajama ban post was not serious."
"Today's post about 'banning' pajamas was another playful nod to day-of-travel fashion debates. We encourage our passengers to travel comfortably and appreciate our loyal followers who enjoy the online humor. - Tampa International Airport official statement clarifying the satirical nature of the post."
"The Transportation Department said the campaign was 'intended to jumpstart a nationwide conversation around how we can all restore courtesy and class to air travel.' - Context for Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's civility campaign promoting formal dress standards."
Tampa International Airport posted a tongue-in-cheek message on X claiming it wanted to ban pajamas after successfully going "Crocs-free," generating 5.7 million views and sparking debate about airport attire. Airport spokesperson Beau Zimmer confirmed the post was part of the facility's longstanding humorous social media voice cultivated over a decade. The airport clarified the message was intended as a joke while encouraging passengers to travel comfortably. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy responded positively to the post, aligning with his civility campaign promoting more formal dress during air travel.
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