In an unexpected moment of agreement that seemed to catch even her co-hosts off guard, The View’s Ana Navarro echoed sentiments from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy about what’s become an increasingly common gripe among seasoned travelers: people dressing like they’re rolling out of bed rather than boarding a plane.
“Take my temperature,” Navarro joked, “because I am going to agree with a Trump cabinet member.” The line was meant in jest, but it underscored just how far airport culture—and public behavior during travel—has drifted from traditional norms.
Duffy, speaking at a press conference at Newark Liberty International Airport, had issued what some might consider a gentle rebuke: dress “with some respect.” No more pajamas. No more slippers. And ideally, no more passengers baring body parts better left unseen.
Navarro, who flies multiple times per week and is no stranger to chaotic terminals and overcrowded flights, didn’t mince words. “I’m tired of seeing people’s a** cheeks,” she said bluntly. Particularly in Miami, she added, travelers are often dressed in skin-colored, skin-tight leggings that leave nothing to the imagination. “I don’t think that’s appropriate.”
This wasn’t a partisan moment—it was a plea for basic decorum in shared public space.
What’s noteworthy here is that Navarro, a Republican who broke from her party over Donald Trump and has remained vocally critical of his administration, found herself aligned with Duffy, a former congressman and Trump ally. But travel etiquette, it seems, may still be one of the last remaining bipartisan issues in America.
Beyond fashion faux pas, the concern runs deeper. Duffy also called for increased civility on flights, urging passengers to keep their shoes on, refrain from putting their feet on seats, and—radically—say “please” and “thank you” to flight crews. Navarro extended that call for courtesy, reminding viewers that TSA agents have just come through a bruising government shutdown and are now heading into one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.
The statistics reinforce the urgency of that message. Unruly passenger incidents have exploded since the pandemic, with over 2,000 cases reported last year and more than 1,400 so far this year. The FAA has issued over $2 million in fines to offenders, yet the behavior continues—screaming matches, seat-kicking, and even midair brawls have become far too common.
This Thanksgiving is projected to be the busiest travel season on record, with over 73 million drivers on the road and six million passengers taking to the skies. That many people sharing close quarters—many stressed, most tired—creates a perfect storm for friction. And in that environment, a little civility can go a long way.
