In a surprising turn of events, a woman and her friends expressed their outrage after she was allegedly instructed to change her outfit before boarding a JetBlue flight to Seattle. The woman, known by her stage name Bella Star, is a burlesque dancer who had already completed a flight from New York to Boston without issue. However, when she attempted to board her connecting flight, JetBlue employees informed her that her shorts were “too short” to fly.
Bella was dressed in a vibrant sweater featuring a tiger, striped shorts, and matching thigh-high socks. Her friend, Sarah Mitchell, captured a photo of the ensemble and shared it on social media. In her post, Sarah recounted, “No explanation was given for the denial of boarding, other than the pilot stating her outfit was inappropriate. The crew asked if she had other clothing options, implying she would need to change or rebook the flight.” Ultimately, Bella had to venture to a different terminal to purchase a pair of women’s sleep shorts in XL for “proper coverage.”
Following the incident, Bella reached out to JetBlue and received an apology along with a $162 flight credit. “I requested a monetary refund since I don’t intend to fly with them again, but they said I could transfer my credit to someone else,” she explained, noting that there was no clarity on the situation.
JetBlue’s policy allows them to remove passengers wearing clothing deemed “lewd, obscene, or patently offensive,” but it raises the question of who defines these terms. What one person considers “offensive” might be perfectly normal for another. Without clear guidelines, it seems unreasonable to expect employees to interpret these rules individually and regulate adult attire on flights.
A JetBlue spokesperson contended that Bella was not actually denied boarding but claimed that the crew believed her shorts might offend other passengers. They stated, “The gate and onboard crew discussed the customer’s clothing and politely asked if she could change.” However, it appears the situation may not have been handled with the politeness they suggested. The notion that employees can raise concerns about clothing is peculiar; what is deemed appropriate can be highly subjective. As long as someone is not breaking any laws, who is to judge what adults choose to wear?
The existence of such a dress code is troubling, and regardless of the differing accounts, it seems prudent for JetBlue to reassess their policies. Women should not have to worry about whether their clothing choices will impact their travel plans. If JetBlue has a specific issue with short shorts, many passengers would likely appreciate knowing that in advance.
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In summary, Bella’s experience raises questions about the appropriateness of subjective dress codes on airlines. The incident highlights the need for clearer guidelines regarding passenger attire and emphasizes the importance of respecting individual choices in clothing.