Spirit Airlines has updated its passenger dress code, emphasizing that travelers must adhere to specific clothing standards when flying.
The revised rules, outlined in the airline’s updated “Contract of Carriage,” state that passengers will not be allowed to board if they are barefoot or dressed inappropriately. Examples of prohibited attire include see-through clothing, exposed private areas, or clothing and tattoos deemed lewd, obscene, or offensive.
The policy change follows several incidents involving passengers being removed from flights over their attire.
In January, a man, John Garcia Jr. was removed from a flight for wearing a hoodie with the phrase “FVCK HATE WORLD TOUR,” which was deemed inappropriate by the airline. Similarly, in October, Tara Kehidi and Teresa Araujo were escorted off a flight after removing their sweaters to cool down, revealing crop tops underneath. Both incidents sparked complaints about the enforcement of the dress code.
Spirit Airlines defended its actions, citing the contractual agreement passengers accept when booking flights, which includes compliance with the dress code.
The airline emphasized that these standards aim to maintain a respectful and comfortable environment for all passengers.
