The story’s title makes it appear that airline passengers are having problems with airline dress codes, when nothing of the sort is occurring.  This is an internal situation between United Airlines and its employees.   Airline employees and certain family members have free standby flight privileges and are required by United to meet company dress standards.  Not many long years ago, United employees travelling standby were required to adhere to very strict dress standards like coats and ties for men, dresses or slacks for women and no athletic shoes, even for children.  The standards have been relaxed and are now quite liberal, meaning almost anything is acceptable.  Nevertheless, United employees and family members must adhere to the dress code.  Those that do not want to have an option – they can pay for their ticket and dress like slobs.