Comments by the U.S. Transportation Secretary about how passengers should try to be more civil while travelling on the American Thanksgiving weekend may be no more than “wishful thinking,” says one Canadian airline expert.

In a press conference this week at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, Sean Duffy suggested that a little more civility among passengers could go a long way in what is the busiest weekend at American airports. Among his suggestions: Avoid dressing in “slippers and pajamas” for your flight.

“I call this … dressing with some respect,” he said. “Whether it’s a pair of jeans and a decent shirt, I would encourage people to maybe dress a little better, which encourages us to maybe behave a little better.”

He added: “Let’s try not to wear slippers and pajam

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