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Brian Damage · 09-08-2007, 11:35 AM

Picture this: You arrive for your Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) flight early. You manage to avoid packing excessive amounts of liquids in your carry-on baggage. You remember your ID, you wait until your seat is called, you stow your bags properly. You're even prepared to turn off your electronic devices and stow your tray table and put your seat in its upright and locked position when ... you're asked to leave the plane because you're showing a little too much leg.

Haha! What is this, 1951? Nope. It's 2007, and a few months ago waitress Kyla Ebbert (who works at Hooters, where scantily-clad is a good thing) was escorted off a Southwest Airlines flight from San Diego to Tucson because her outfit -- a miniskirt, tank top, and cropped sweater -- was too revealing (I don't see any cleavage and she was wearing a bra). She put up a fuss and was eventually let back on the plane after a lecture on her dress, or lack thereof.

I'm all for appropriate clothing, but personally saw nothing in Ebbert's outfit that was cringe-worthy. And if it was?
Since when did proper attire become yet another qualification as an airline customer? It seems that airlines are their own worst enemies these days, kicking passengers off for uproarious sins such as breastfeeding, being the parents of overtired toddlers, or (gasp) wearing a skirt. What happened to "the customer is always right"?

In the airline business, sometimes, the customer is only right if it's convenient for the flight attendant. And that's only going to spell "losses" or, at the very least, "negative brand equity." Maybe Southwest (and many of its competitors) should invest in free yoga classes for its employees. Take a deep breath...

TJL · 09-08-2007, 11:45 AM

That is ridiculous. The girl wasn't wearing a bikini for crying out loud.

Was the flight crew Amish or something?

bingbangbaby · 09-08-2007, 12:31 PM

I hope to heck you're kidding us with this.
And even if she was wearing a bikini, I'm still not sure she shouldn't be allowed to fly. Required and/or asked to put something more on, yes, but not allowed to fly??

mrs.gingerhinkley · 09-08-2007, 12:54 PM

wow. that's rather harsh isn't it? I don't think she looks totally over revealing. My aunt's a flight attendant... I'll have to share this story with her.

TVAfficiando · 09-08-2007, 01:46 PM

I saw this on the Today Show...I was shocked! It was a stupid thing the girl is young and pretty, it's not like she was one of those Brittany Spears deals...I mean i would bet she was wearing underwear at least.

Zoneboy · 09-08-2007, 01:53 PM

Always remember, Southwest Airlines anagrams to:

Lawsuits on the rise

Next time she should consider taking Delta Airlines instead, They have the best rest rooms and are always on time.

Delta Airlines anagrams to:

Ideal Latrines & I Land Earliest

TJL · 09-08-2007, 03:09 PM

I'm flying at the end of the month, I had better check to see if Jet Blue has a dress code.

I'd better pack my long skirt just in case..

Courtnee · 09-08-2007, 04:16 PM

I really don't see anything wrong with her outifit. Some people are just trying to ruin everyones day.

Chelsea · 09-08-2007, 04:19 PM

Southwest used to be such a fun, enjoyable airline. What happened?

freshprinceofLA · 09-08-2007, 04:20 PM

I've seen much worse than that on a plane!!

ABlairican Pie · 09-09-2007, 12:03 AM

I'd just tell them, "QUIT STARING UP MY DRESS, PERVS!!!!"

Janice · 09-09-2007, 12:48 AM

I was reading this (and the reader's comments, which are interesting), and I don't know. The girl had a crotch shot outfit on. Southwest shouldn't make up dress codes on the spot, but I think they have a point.

http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/...07/348617.aspx

Mikado · 09-09-2007, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJL

That is ridiculous. The girl wasn't wearing a bikini for crying out loud.

Was the flight crew Amish or something?

"Amish Air......the black buggy of the skies!"

catlover79 · 09-09-2007, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikado

"Amish Air......the black buggy of the skies!"

What a STUPID story!!

Mikado · 09-09-2007, 03:59 PM

Dont feel too badly for her....with her model-like looks and newfound notoriety, she'll probably be offered her own TV show!

09-08-2007, 11:35 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Too Sexy to Fly??? Picture this: You arrive for your Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) flight early. You manage to avoid packing excessive amounts of liquids in your carry-on baggage. You remember your ID, you wait until your seat is called, you stow your bags properly. You're even prepared to turn off your electronic devices and stow your tray table and put your seat in its upright and locked position when ... you're asked to leave the plane because you're showing a little too much leg. Haha! What is this, 1951? Nope. It's 2007, and a few months ago waitress Kyla Ebbert (who works at Hooters, where scantily-clad is a good thing) was escorted off a Southwest Airlines flight from San Diego to Tucson because her outfit -- a miniskirt, tank top, and cropped sweater -- was too revealing (I don't see any cleavage and she was wearing a bra). She put up a fuss and was eventually let back on the plane after a lecture on her dress, or lack thereof. I'm all for appropriate clothing, but personally saw nothing in Ebbert's outfit that was cringe-worthy. And if it was? Since when did proper attire become yet another qualification as an airline customer? It seems that airlines are their own worst enemies these days, kicking passengers off for uproarious sins such as breastfeeding, being the parents of overtired toddlers, or (gasp) wearing a skirt. What happened to "the customer is always right"? In the airline business, sometimes, the customer is only right if it's convenient for the flight attendant. And that's only going to spell "losses" or, at the very least, "negative brand equity." Maybe Southwest (and many of its competitors) should invest in free yoga classes for its employees. Take a deep breath... Attached Images
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09-08-2007, 11:45 AM	#2
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	That is ridiculous. The girl wasn't wearing a bikini for crying out loud. Was the flight crew Amish or something?
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09-08-2007, 12:54 PM	#4
mrs.gingerhinkley Bette Davis Fan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 06, 2007 Posts: 2,478	wow. that's rather harsh isn't it? I don't think she looks totally over revealing. My aunt's a flight attendant... I'll have to share this story with her.
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09-08-2007, 01:53 PM	#6
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09-08-2007, 04:16 PM	#8
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	I really don't see anything wrong with her outifit. Some people are just trying to ruin everyones day.
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09-08-2007, 12:31 PM	#3
bingbangbaby I see you!! Senior Member Join Date: Jul 15, 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,070	I hope to heck you're kidding us with this. And even if she was wearing a bikini, I'm still not sure she shouldn't be allowed to fly. Required and/or asked to put something more on, yes, but not allowed to fly??

09-08-2007, 01:46 PM	#5
TVAfficiando --Sarah Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 08, 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 8	I saw this on the Today Show...I was shocked! It was a stupid thing the girl is young and pretty, it's not like she was one of those Brittany Spears deals...I mean i would bet she was wearing underwear at least.

09-08-2007, 03:09 PM	#7
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	I'm flying at the end of the month, I had better check to see if Jet Blue has a dress code. I'd better pack my long skirt just in case..

09-08-2007, 04:19 PM	#9
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09-08-2007, 04:20 PM	#10
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09-09-2007, 12:03 AM	#11
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09-09-2007, 12:48 AM	#12
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	There's two sides to every story. I was reading this (and the reader's comments, which are interesting), and I don't know. The girl had a crotch shot outfit on. Southwest shouldn't make up dress codes on the spot, but I think they have a point. http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/...07/348617.aspx

09-09-2007, 03:59 PM	#15
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	Dont feel too badly for her....with her model-like looks and newfound notoriety, she'll probably be offered her own TV show!