With warm weather on the horizon, WestJet says it is underlining its in-flight footwear expectations and putting a ban on bare feet. Guests are required to keep shoes, socks, slippers or other forms of foot coverage on at all times, including during takeoff, landing. and while moving about the cabin, warns the airline.
“Guests should fly with confidence knowing they won’t encounter anyone else’s bare piggies in flight,” said Steph Ng, VP, Brand and Marketing, WestJet Group. “The barefoot ban applies to all guests at all times, including when feet are at rest, in motion or simply enjoying the ride.”
Any bare feet that do appear will be asked to return immediately to a covered state.
“Whether enjoying a snack, settling in for a nap or engaging in surprisingly deep personal reflection, guests are asked to keep their feet fully covered for the duration of the flight,” Ng said.
It should be noted that WestJet’s declaration was made on April Fool’s Day, but the airline added, “And yes – for the record – proper footwear has always been required on board.”
Watch the humorous video at westjet.com/april-fools.
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