A Delta Air Lines passenger, Lisa Archbold, is urging the airline to revise its policies after claiming she was removed from a flight for not wearing a bra.
Incident Details
Archbold, scheduled to travel from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, faced scrutiny from airline staff due to her attire — a loose white T-shirt. The incident occurred in January and recently gained legal representation from attorney Gloria Allred, known for her involvement in women’s rights cases.
Legal Involvement
Allred, in a letter to Delta’s president, highlighted inconsistencies in Archbold’s treatment. While not questioned during boarding, Archbold was later escorted off the plane by a gate agent, citing her outfit as “offensive” and “revealing.” She was permitted to reboard after covering up with a button-up shirt.
Archbold’s Response
Archbold expressed feeling targeted and humiliated, questioning Delta’s standards given her attire was similar to what many men might wear. She questioned Delta’s policy that removal could be warranted if clothing caused “an unreasonable risk of offense or annoyance.”
Delta’s Response
Delta Air Lines reached out to Archbold with an apology, acknowledging the incident. However, Archbold and Allred are seeking a meeting with Delta’s president to discuss a more practical resolution to such situations.
Past Incidents
This incident isn’t unique; in 2019, an American Airlines passenger faced similar scrutiny and was asked to wrap a blanket around her attire.
