US Woman Temporarily Removed from Delta Airlines Flight for Not Wearing a Bra
A US woman, Lisa Archbold, was allegedly asked to get off a Delta Airlines plane for not wearing a bra, sparking controversy over the airline’s dress code policy.
Incident Details
- Lisa Archbold, a DJ, was wearing baggy jeans and a loose white T-shirt without a bra.
- A female flight agent deemed her attire “offensive” and escorted her off the flight temporarily.
- The agent cited the airline’s policy against allowing passengers dressed in a “revealing” way to travel.
- Lisa was asked to cover up by wearing a jacket over her T-shirt to be allowed back on the plane.
Response and Demands
Lisa Archbold expressed feeling humiliated and singled out by the incident, describing it as a form of punishment for not conforming to traditional gender norms.
Her lawyer, Gloria Allred, has written to Delta Airlines demanding a meeting with the company’s president to address what they perceive as a discriminatory policy.
Legal Standpoint
Gloria Allred emphasized the unequal treatment, pointing out that male passengers are not subjected to the same dress code requirements as women.
She argued that women should not be forced to wear a bra to board or stay on a plane, highlighting the need to challenge such gender-based regulations.
