Passenger accuses airline of discrimination for dress code enforcement

Delta Airlines faces backlash after a passenger, self-employed DJ Lisa Archbold, alleges discrimination over her choice of attire during a recent flight from Salt Lake City to San Francisco.

Lisa Archbold, a New Zealand expat, found herself at the center of controversy when a Delta Airlines staff member reprimanded her for her outfit just before departure. Despite wearing a baggy white t-shirt and trousers, Lisa was singled out for not wearing a bra, prompting accusations of ‘revealing’ attire.

Forced to confront the issue in front of fellow passengers, Lisa was only permitted to remain onboard after covering up with a jacket, despite the short duration of the flight.

Speaking out against the incident, Lisa condemned the airline’s actions as ‘discrimination’, emphasizing the subjective nature of dress code policies and their potential for abuse.

Delta Airlines has since issued an apology to Lisa, stopping short of admitting fault, while the passenger urges the airline to prioritize passenger safety over subjective dress codes.

This incident echoes a similar episode involving Southwest Airlines, further highlighting concerns over dress code enforcement and passenger treatment within the aviation industry.

As calls for accountability grow louder, Delta Airlines faces scrutiny over its handling of the situation, with passengers demanding clarity and fairness in dress code policies.