Florida airport sparks furious backlash by BANNING pajamas and Crocs in brutal announcement shaming scruffy passengers

A popular airport has sparked fierce backlash online after shaming tourists for their travel outfits. 

In November, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ignited a debate after he urged passengers to stop wearing ‘slippers and pajamas’ on planes, claiming that if people start dressing ‘with some respect’ it could bring a ‘return to civility.’

Now, a major US travel hub has appeared to back his claims by posting a lengthy note on X on Thursday, saying it was time to ‘ban’ sleepwear from its terminals.

Tampa international airport boldly wrote: ‘It’s time to ban pajamas at Tampa International Airport.’

It said it was ‘time to take on an even larger crisis’ after ‘successfully banning’ the footwear Crocs and ‘giving everyone the amazing opportunity to experience the world’s first Crocs-free airport.’

While no real ban seems to be in place on the popular shoes, the Florida-based airport jokingly posted back in September that after a ‘unanimous’ vote, Crocs had been barred from the property for ten years.

‘Pajamas. At. The. Airport. In the middle of the day,’ the post continued. ‘We know this decision could be disruptive to someone in your life.

‘It’s time to have a difficult conversation with them. You can do this. We believe in you. The madness stops today. The movement starts now.

‘Help Tampa International Airport become the world’s first Crocs-free AND pajama-free airport. Do your part. Say no to pajamas at TPA.’

While the airport’s latest post seemed to be a joke, many people were unamused that it appeared to be judging people for wanting to dress comfortably when they travel.

‘Wait, so I’m being told now how to dress at an airport? What are we talking about here folks?’ wrote one outraged user. 

‘What is wrong with Crocs and pjs?’ wondered another. ‘Makes it much easier and quicker to move through the TSA.’

‘I mean… as a joke, this is kinda funny. But if it’s real… the government telling people what they can and can’t wear while traveling… can you say “overreach” anyone?’ someone else penned.

‘Right so… what’s next? Leggings? Crew necks and T-shirts? I’m sorry but if I’m gonna be 30,000 feet in the air for six to eight hours, I’m going to be comfortable not wearing business casual or business professional,’ read a fourth post.

A fifth said: ‘Maybe people should worry about their own body/clothing/business etc. Jesus, just worry about your own self and maybe the world would run smoothly.’

‘Genuinely what is the problem with people wanting to be comfortable in the airport? Y’all act like an airport is a business meeting,’ scathed a different user.

‘People wear what’s comfortable because they have to sit for over an hour and want to feel relaxed,’ explained someone else. 

Others, however, agreed with the airline.

‘YES! About time someone said it. It had to be said,’ wrote one supporter.

‘This is one of my pet peeves… wearing pajamas in public,’ announced another, while a third said: ‘I applaud this movement! It’s time to get back to having some self-respect and dignity.’

‘No one over the age of five should be wearing pajamas in public. And don’t get me started on Crocs,’ read a different post.

At a press conference in November, Duffy said that Americans can make air travel better by dressing up.

‘I call this maybe “dressing with some respect.” Whether it’s a pair of jeans and a decent shirt, I would encourage people to maybe dress a little better, which encourages us to maybe behave a little better,’ he said. 

‘Let’s try not to wear slippers and pajamas as we come to the airport. I think that’s positive.’