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titaniumsalute

(4,742 posts) Tue Mar 28, 2017, 02:50 PM Mar 2017

This United thing has gone too far [View all]

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Frankly I can't stand United. They really F ed up Continental Airlines when they bought it. I can't stand them. HOWEVER, the whole leggings thing wasn't about general passengers. All airlines offer "buddy passes" for airline employees to fly free or very cheap standby. However, it comes with rather strict dress codes. They basically all do it. I flew American Airlines a few times on a "buddy pass" and had to wear slacks and a nice sweater versus my usual jeans and a polo short sleaved shirt. It was the price I had to pay to fly free.

Here's what non-rev buddy pass attire consists (not allowed):

Any attire that reveals a midriff.
Attire that reveals any type of undergarments.
Attire that is designated as sleepwear, underwear, or swim attire.
Mini Skirts
Shorts that do not meet 3 inches above the knee when in a standing position.
Form-fitting lycra/spandex tops, pants and dresses.
Attire that has offensive and/or derogatory terminology or graphics.
Attire that is excessively dirty or has holes/tears.
Any attire that is provocative, inappropriately revealing, or see-through clothing.
Bare feet
Beach-type, rubber flip-flops

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This United thing has gone too far [View all] titaniumsalute Mar 2017 OP

Yup. Agschmid Mar 2017 #1

pass-users/buddies are expected to follow the airline employee dress code. nt msongs Mar 2017 #2

I flew United to Cancun recently BannonsLiver Mar 2017 #3

How is it strict when it allows shorts but not leggings? Sounds plain old sexist to me. pnwmom Mar 2017 #4

Shorts don't show camel toe. PdxSean Mar 2017 #11

You stole my post actually titaniumsalute Mar 2017 #12

they can show a bulge in the sack, so fucking what. nt JCanete Mar 2017 #26

Oh my god!!! A bulge in the sack !! I think I might faint. womanofthehills Mar 2017 #42

Boys wear leggings too though. Bike shorts, running tights etc. synergie Mar 2017 #16

Leggings are classified in the aquamarina Mar 2017 #17

Oh, yeah? Then how come numerous United Airlines tweets simply said they had the pnwmom Mar 2017 #20

I am pretty sure they do have the right. aquamarina Mar 2017 #21

We are not flying as "guests" of the airlines when we pay for our tickets. We are customers pnwmom Mar 2017 #22

Yes, if you pay for your ticket, then you are a customer. aquamarina Mar 2017 #23

This is the part you're not understanding. The airline didn't acknowledge that these girls pnwmom Mar 2017 #24

Just because they didn't acknowledge it right away doesn't mean aquamarina Mar 2017 #25

That's not the point. The UA person who kept tweeting that legalese pnwmom Mar 2017 #31

...which didn't go over well when most other airlines said "leggings? no problem!" brooklynite Mar 2017 #28

The other airlines were selling tickets to paying passengers. tammywammy Mar 2017 #38

long as not stinky, stinky people get thrown off planes snooper2 Mar 2017 #29

Agreed. Stinky and dirty are health issues also. n/t pnwmom Mar 2017 #30

leggings are no longer in the exercise category womanofthehills Mar 2017 #40

Agreed - sexist to me also - all young girls wear leggings - these were teen girls womanofthehills Mar 2017 #33

A non-rev dress code is a dress code. Period. titaniumsalute Mar 2017 #44

Frankly, I wish the airlines would institute a proper dress code for ALL passengers SoCalNative Mar 2017 #5

I could care less what the passengers are wearing womanofthehills Mar 2017 #41

Agree...it's fake news joeybee12 Mar 2017 #6

This is why I hate social media sometimes. Initech Mar 2017 #7

The airline had plenty of time to tell their story. Instead, they repeated on Twitter pnwmom Mar 2017 #32

Did other passengers know you were on a 'buddy pass?' leftstreet Mar 2017 #8

The non-rev deals are designed for pilots/flight attendants, etc. titaniumsalute Mar 2017 #13

One of the rules is you aren't supposed to advertise that you are flying non-rev. Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2017 #14

So they want to have it both ways. They want you to be discreet so other people aren't jealous. pnwmom Mar 2017 #35

No aquamarina Mar 2017 #15

We didn't see the girls in question or the leggings. Why are we making judgements? OregonBlue Mar 2017 #9

It really was a non-issue when you realized it was about an employee discounted fare. WoonTars Mar 2017 #10

I agree. aquamarina Mar 2017 #18

And if you don't want to get bad publicity as an airline then don't tell your customers pnwmom Mar 2017 #37

Exactly, they were barred because they didn't follow the stated dress code. aquamarina Mar 2017 #43

I agree. See... ret5hd Mar 2017 #19

The whole point of the policy is to have non revenue passengers blend in with revenue grantcart Mar 2017 #27

It's also done to try and make the environment a bit more "classy" Lee-Lee Mar 2017 #36

That makes no sense. Dressing up would make them stand out. kcr Mar 2017 #39

It's a perfect example of someone seeking attention blasting off to the world without the full story Lee-Lee Mar 2017 #34