Outrageously inappropriate or unfair judgment? Woman 'shamed' for her outfit on flight
Whether you’re a frequent flier or only fly when absolutely necessary, flying late at night or going on holiday—one thing is for sure: the last thing you want to happen to you while you’re up in the air is to be shamed or judged for what you’re wearing.
Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happened to a woman while she was aboard a Southwest Airlines flight.
Maggi Thorne, a former contestant on American Ninja Warrior, took to social media to share her story, which starts with her boarding the plane wearing a baseball cap, crop top, and Nike track pants.
Well, it all seemed fine when she got on, but she was taken aback and allegedly humiliated when a flight attendant approached her and ‘shamed’ her for her outfit and—as she claimed—in front of other passengers.
'Is this really happening in 2023?' Thorne asked in disbelief.
She added that the passengers who overheard the flight attendant were shocked by the issue.
You can see Thorne’s post here:
She declined the request to cover up, claiming she hadn’t breached any airline rules.
It is understood that Southwest has a rule about 'clothes that are lewd, obscene, or patently offensive'.
Thorne told a news source that the encounter was ‘incredibly embarrassing’.
Once her story of the encounter spread online, it quickly gained attention, which divided people—some firmly in Thorne’s corner, while others were insisting that she had worn ‘too little’ clothing for the flight and that her top was a sports bra.
‘I agree that it is inappropriate, but I wouldn't have said anything: just shook my head and rolled my eyes,’ one person wrote.
Another said: ‘I don’t consider a sports bra a tank top! Sports bras are okay for the gym but not out in public.’
‘Put some clothes on. It's a plane, not a gym. The attire should fit the event,’ a third person suggested.
‘That was ridiculous. Your attire was fine, the flight attendant was out of line, as well as any who sided with her,’ a social media user stated in Thorne’s defence.
‘Wear whatever you please. Are they paying for your ticket? Exactly what should she wear?’ someone asked.
‘That’s absurd—proud of you for standing your ground, Mag!’ a person exclaimed.
Thorne mentioned that Southwest Airlines had contacted her and apologised for the incident. The airline has yet to release a statement about this.
This isn’t the first time something like this has happened. In 2021, Isabelle Eleanore, on a Jetstar flight, claimed she was told her crop top was a bikini.
Another woman was 'degraded' on an Alaska Airlines flight, too, despite the fact she was wearing a hoodie on top of her crop top. So, what exactly is the right ‘look’ for a flight? Do we have to adhere to certain clothes conventions, or is it just ultimately down to another person’s opinion of what is and isn’t deemed appropriate?
What do you think of this story, members? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happened to a woman while she was aboard a Southwest Airlines flight.
Maggi Thorne, a former contestant on American Ninja Warrior, took to social media to share her story, which starts with her boarding the plane wearing a baseball cap, crop top, and Nike track pants.
Well, it all seemed fine when she got on, but she was taken aback and allegedly humiliated when a flight attendant approached her and ‘shamed’ her for her outfit and—as she claimed—in front of other passengers.
'Is this really happening in 2023?' Thorne asked in disbelief.
She added that the passengers who overheard the flight attendant were shocked by the issue.
You can see Thorne’s post here:
She declined the request to cover up, claiming she hadn’t breached any airline rules.
It is understood that Southwest has a rule about 'clothes that are lewd, obscene, or patently offensive'.
Thorne told a news source that the encounter was ‘incredibly embarrassing’.
Once her story of the encounter spread online, it quickly gained attention, which divided people—some firmly in Thorne’s corner, while others were insisting that she had worn ‘too little’ clothing for the flight and that her top was a sports bra.
‘I agree that it is inappropriate, but I wouldn't have said anything: just shook my head and rolled my eyes,’ one person wrote.
Another said: ‘I don’t consider a sports bra a tank top! Sports bras are okay for the gym but not out in public.’
‘Put some clothes on. It's a plane, not a gym. The attire should fit the event,’ a third person suggested.
‘That was ridiculous. Your attire was fine, the flight attendant was out of line, as well as any who sided with her,’ a social media user stated in Thorne’s defence.
‘Wear whatever you please. Are they paying for your ticket? Exactly what should she wear?’ someone asked.
‘That’s absurd—proud of you for standing your ground, Mag!’ a person exclaimed.
Thorne mentioned that Southwest Airlines had contacted her and apologised for the incident. The airline has yet to release a statement about this.
This isn’t the first time something like this has happened. In 2021, Isabelle Eleanore, on a Jetstar flight, claimed she was told her crop top was a bikini.
Another woman was 'degraded' on an Alaska Airlines flight, too, despite the fact she was wearing a hoodie on top of her crop top. So, what exactly is the right ‘look’ for a flight? Do we have to adhere to certain clothes conventions, or is it just ultimately down to another person’s opinion of what is and isn’t deemed appropriate?
Key Takeaways
- A female passenger, Maggi Thorne, claimed she was ‘shamed’ by a Southwest Airlines flight attendant for her attire.
- She shared the incident on social media, saying the attendant allegedly claimed her clothes were inappropriate in front of other passengers.
- Thorne, who wore a baseball cap, crop top, and track pants, said the incident was 'incredibly embarrassing'.
- The incident sparked controversy online, with varying beliefs about the appropriateness of Thorne's outfit for a flight. Thorne has since said that the airline apologised for the incident.
What do you think of this story, members? Share your thoughts in the comments below!