Originally Posted by ForeverJunior

The problem most have with the hats is that the company made them optional several years ago and then decided to require them again. Some guys really hate the hat. I don't care either way. I wear it because I'm nearly hairless and an FO. So, it protects my head from really cold drops of rain.

The new tie is not a good uniform option. It's silk and the colors don't match the rest of our uniform. Also, the bottom part gets frayed by the seat belt. The solution would be to get a clip-on and take the tie off once you get into the flight deck. I still wear my "old" tie, because they new tie is not in the FOM.

I'm also hearing that a new style tie is coming early next year. So, wearing this "new" tie is a moot point anyway.