A model was asked by a flight attendant to button her shirt before boarding a plane in America. Infuriated, she took to social media to complain about the airline staff's conduct, which spiraled into a major issue, prompting the airline to express regret.
According to a report by the New York Post, the model named Sara Blake Cheek alleges that an American Airlines flight attendant forced her to button her shirt during the flight because her attire was deemed inappropriate. Sara accused the flight attendant of discrimination.
Model Lodges Complaint on Social Media
Sara then detailed the incident through a series of viral posts on social media platform X, stating that the event occurred on a Sunday night while traveling to Atlanta.
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In her social media post, she wrote that an American Airlines flight attendant told her to button her shirt before boarding. She expressed her surprise, not knowing that American Airlines had a dress code that seemingly penalized those with a good figure from wearing athletic attire.
Model Claims Discrimination Based on Appearance
Additionally, she noted that other passengers were dressed similarly, yet she was singled out. In subsequent posts, she mentioned frustrations over flight rescheduling twice, finally departing from Atlanta after delays.
Sara claimed discrimination based on her appearance, noting that the flight attendant asked her to button her shirt, unlike other women who wore similar attire but had different skin tones.
Airline Expresses Regret
A spokesperson for the airline responded on X, stating that respect for customers and team members is a core value. They regretted if the service wasn't perceived as friendly. They further mentioned sharing this experience internally with crew leaders and expressed willingness for specialists to closely review if possible.
Furthermore, the airline clarified that their code of carriage advises passengers to wear appropriate attire, prohibiting barefoot or objectionable clothing.
Model Shares Her Outfit
Cheek shared a picture of her outfit, which featured a cropped top underneath a yellow shirt, showing her midriff and paired with denim pants and sneakers.
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With this image, the model remarked that this was the attire the American Airlines flight attendant commented on, insisting it needed adjustment before boarding the plane.
