As much as I hate to admit it, my inner "daughter of an attorney" persona is drawn to the recent Southwest Airlines vs. Kyla Ebbert story that has been strewn across national news wires. After viewing Matt Lauer's interview with Kyla, her mother, and their attorney on the Today Show, it seems likely that Ebbert will exit this flight with not only a revealing outfit, but a large settlement.
Ebbert claimed she was dressed as any other "California college girl" however was asked to leave her flight by a male steward claiming she was dressed "inappropriately" for a "family airline". So I beg to ask not only "Who is this steward?" but also "Why such a bold move to physically remove a girl from a flight due to her scantily clad appearance?"
With no pre-determined dress code established by Southwest Airlines to begin with, I find it hard to believe that the steward would have enough courage to actually attempt to throw Ebbert right off the flight.
Do you think the steward was acting out of concern for other passengers? Was it a power trip of sorts? Did Ebbert not think she might catch a draft in such attire? Or have a wardrobe malfunction while navigating baggage claim?
Are you on Team Kyla or Team Southwest?
Although I think Southwest is correct in standing behind the steward's decision, one lawsuit later I feel Ebbert will most likely have PLENTY of funds to purchase longer skirts and larger sweaters for her future airline travel.
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Have you flown lately? I would pull half the people off for a variety of reasons of my own, but by no means should an airline do so on the basis of appearance. That would never have happened to a man in a tank and shorts.
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