September 8, 200719 yr Apparently the outfit Kyla Ebbert wore on the “Today” show Friday was acceptable for a national television audience of millions, but not quite up to the rigid standards set down by Southwest Airlines.[/Quote] What do you think? You can watch the video here.
September 8, 200719 yr I think this is the key: When she convinced them that she would adjust her outfit to meet their requirements, she was allowed to remain onboard. It wasn't as much "what" she was wearing as it was "how" she was weearing it. I totally agree with Southwest's decision. They are a business, not a government service. They have a right (and must) do what's right for their business. That means they need to do whatever necessary to make their passengers' flying experience a pleasent one. Given the choice of, either slightly inconveniencing one passenger, or turning off a whole planeload of customers, the decision is an easy one.
September 8, 200719 yr Private golf courses can have dress code policies. Private airlines can, too. Nobody is making her fly on their plane
September 8, 200719 yr I think it's stupid and petty. Just another abuse of "rights" they have as an airline. So if you're sexy you can't fly in an airplane. I mean really what does it matter if she was wearing a mini-skirt? Who cares, not everyone can afford suits and ties and they shouldn't have to conform to what airlines want them to wear. It's stupid and unjust.
September 8, 200719 yr Private golf courses can have dress code policies. Private airlines can, too. Nobody is making her fly on their plane You mean Southwest is a Private airline?
September 8, 200719 yr For that matter, if Southwest wanted to make everyone wear clown suits to ride on their planes, they should be allowed to do so. Of course, people would choose to not ride on their planes. Extreme example, but you get the point.
September 8, 200719 yr You mean Southwest is a Private airline? Publicly traded company, private company, it doesn't matter. They are not a government agency is the point I was trying to make.
September 8, 200719 yr Publicly traded company, private company, it doesn't matter. They are not a government agency is the point I was trying to make. It doesn't matter, it was petty and dumb. Simple as that.
September 8, 200719 yr It wasn't as much "what" she was wearing as it was "how" she was weearing it. I totally agree with Southwest's decision. They are a business, not a government service. They have a right (and must) do what's right for their business. That means they need to do whatever necessary to make their passengers' flying experience a pleasent one. Given the choice of, either slightly inconveniencing one passenger, or turning off a whole planeload of customers, the decision is an easy one. If Southwest can turn away sexy ladies, can I at DQ turn away STUPID anybody? That's not a questioning of your statement as much as it is a general plea.
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