Two female passengers accused a Spirit Airlines flight attendant of sexism after being kicked off a plane for wearing crop tops. The flyers, Tara and Teresa, were celebrating Tara’s birthday by flying from Los Angeles to New Orleans. They had initially boarded the plane in pants and sweaters but removed them to cool off, leading to the flight attendant criticizing their choice of attire. The situation escalated when Tara asked what policy they had violated and was met with vague reasoning.
In a video of the incident, the flight attendants can be seen telling the pair to turn off the camera as they argue against being removed from the flight. Other passengers, including flight staff, agreed that there was nothing wrong with the women’s clothing and that crop tops were not against the airline’s dress code. However, crew members continued to reprimand passengers who tried to defend Tara and Teresa, ultimately resulting in their removal from the plane without a refund. The travelers had to spend $1,000 to book a new flight on a different airline.
Tara and Teresa expressed their frustration over the situation, claiming that they had been treated unfairly by the male flight attendant. They spoke with the police and other airport staff who agreed that it was an act of prejudice, discrimination, and misogyny. Despite contacting Spirit Airlines about the incident, they have not received a response. The airline’s contract of carriage allows for passengers to be asked to leave the aircraft if they are inadequately clothed or if their attire is considered lewd, obscene, or offensive in nature. However, Tara and Teresa argued that they were not in violation of the airline’s dress code.
The travelers maintained that Spirit Airlines support had confirmed that there was nothing against crop tops in their dress code. They believed that the flight attendant’s actions were unjust and discriminatory. The incident sparked a conversation about sexism and prejudice in the airline industry as well as in society as a whole. Tara and Teresa expressed their disappointment with the airline’s handling of the situation and their treatment of them as passengers.
The viral video of the incident drew attention to the issue of dress code enforcement and its potential impact on passengers’ experiences while flying. Many people expressed support for Tara and Teresa, criticizing the flight attendant’s actions and calling for accountability from Spirit Airlines. The travelers vowed to pursue legal action against the airline for the discriminatory treatment they faced. The incident highlighted the importance of addressing issues of sexism, prejudice, and discrimination in all areas of society, including the airline industry.
