Lisa Archbold, a passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight, is advocating for a change in the airline’s dress code policy after being escorted off a plane for not wearing a bra. The incident, which occurred during a flight from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, has sparked a conversation about clothing policies and discrimination.
Archbold reported that a gate agent deemed her attire — a loose white T-shirt — “offensive” and “revealing,” leading to her removal from the flight. The situation garnered media attention, prompting Archbold to seek legal representation from Gloria Allred, a prominent attorney known for her work in women’s rights cases.
Allred has since reached out to Delta, seeking a meeting with the airline’s president, Glen Hauenstein, to discuss possible policy adjustments. In her communication, Allred highlighted the inconsistency of the policy that led to Archbold’s removal, questioning the criteria used to determine what constitutes “an unreasonable risk of offense or annoyance.”
Archbold, who was allowed to reboard the flight after covering up with a button-up shirt, expressed feeling targeted and humiliated by the experience. She emphasized the gender-based double standard of the policy, noting that her attire was comparable to what a man might wear and pointing out the arbitrary nature of the enforcement.
Delta Air Lines has since issued an apology to Archbold, indicating a willingness to address the concerns raised by this incident. This case underscores the ongoing debate over dress code policies in the aviation industry and the need for clear, fair, and non-discriminatory guidelines.
Sources: AirGuide Business airguide.info, bing.com, businessinsider.com
