COMMENT BY MEGAN MACKANDER: IF I've paid close to $2000 for a flight, I will wear whatever I like.

Qantas will enforce its "smart casual" dress code from next week and I for one think it's taking things a bit too far.

Qantas will enforce its right to refuse entry to people who arrive at airport business lounges in inappropriate attire, and there are already calls for the same standards to be applied at plane doors.

From April 1, lounge managers may refuse entry to those who don't meet minimum standards in response to feedback from customers unhappy about poorly dressed fellow flyers.

People who turn up to the lounge counter in singlets, thongs, track pants or Ugg boots will be told to smarten up or be denied entry. 

I fear this could extend out of the lounge and into the cabin. 

If I'm going to be sitting on a plane for 15 hours, cramped into an economy class seat, I'm sure as hell keeping it casual.

The flights are long enough, children are screaming, there's no space and the food is awful. At least let me have my comfy pants and hoodie. It's all I've got.

Qantas says the enforcement of the existing rules were coming into effect due to complaints from travellers. Who are these travellers? They're not flying economy class, I can tell you that!

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The three major airports where singlets and stubbies will still be allowed are Darwin, Cairns and the Gold Coast.

The rule would be enforced with "a friendly reminder" at lounges in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide.

Hmm, I'm seeing a pattern here. Cairns, Darwin and Gold Coast. Keep it classy.

Each to their own, I say. Wear what you want to wear. Yes, a snappy suit may get you an upgrade, if you're lucky, but I'd rather let go of that hope and keep things comfy.

Who doesn't love a good tracksuit set on a long-haul flight?

And let's face it, you all give a little smirk when you see the woman in the power suit and heels strut past you.

The holiday starts when you land, not when you're many kilometres in the air.

Keep it comfy people.