The incident dates back to the end of January. Lisa Archbold had just boarded a plane from Salt Lake City to San Francisco in the United States, when a stewardess, according to her, took her aside before takeoff because her t-shirt revealed the shape of her breasts and nipples.
“The flight attendant told him that when passengers wear offensive or revealing clothing, it is official Delta policy to exclude them from the flight.”explained his lawyer Gloria Allred to the press in Los Angeles, denouncing a behavior “discriminatory”.
To stay on board, this 38-year-old woman had to put on a jacket over her t-shirt. “I was targeted and humiliated”said Lisa Archbold, detailing how the hostess summoned her, then exiting the plane in front of the other passengers. “The helplessness was worse than the humiliation.”
Sexualization of women
Rather than filing a complaint, this DJ requested a meeting with the boss of the airline to request a policy change which she considers discriminatory.
According to this logic, “What will Delta do for girls under 18?” quipped her lawyer, specializing in women’s rights. “At what age should a girl make sure her nipples are not visible under a t-shirt?”she asserted.
“Male passengers are not required to cover their T-shirts with a shirt or jacket,” continued Gloria Allred. “They are also not required to wear a bra to board or remain on a plane and women should not be forced to wear them.”
“Breasts are not weapons of war”
According to the lawyer, the American regulatory framework allows airlines to exclude a passenger from a flight only if he represents a risk to the safety of the plane or the passengers. Which was not the case for Lisa Archbold.
“Neither her breasts nor those of any other woman have ever tried to take control of a plane”she recalled. “Breasts are not weapons of war and it is not a crime for a woman or girl to have them.”
Contacted by AFP, Delta indicated that it had already presented his “excuses” to this client.
2024-03-29 10:19:42
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