A female DJ has accused Delta Airlines of humiliating her during a flight for not wearing a bra.
Lisa Archbold, who performs as Djette Kiwi, alleges that she experienced targeted humiliation from a gate agent on a Delta Airlines flight.
Although her breasts were not visible, she was demanded to cover up, leading to a distressing and embarrassing situation for her.
Female DJ accuses Delta Airlines of humiliating her for not wearing bra during a flight
In an incident aboard a Delta Airlines flight from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, Lisa Archbold, aged 38, encountered an embarrassing experience.
Despite wearing baggy jeans and a loose white T-shirt without a bra, she was approached by a gate agent who insisted she cover up, despite her breasts not being visible.
Archbold then was temporarily escorted off the plane, adding to her discomfort.
Lisa Archbold, also known as Djette Kiwi, and her attorney, Gloria Allred, held a press conference in Los Angeles.
Archbold shared her feelings of being targeted and humiliated during the incident, perceiving it as a punishment for not adhering to the agent's dress expectations for women.
The incident occurred while she was on her way to the Sundance Film Festival.
According to the DJ, the gate agent considered her outfit "revealing" and "offensive," citing a violation of the airline's policy.
She was permitted to proceed with her flight only if she layered another shirt over the one she was wearing.
When Archbold raised the issue with the head flight attendant, she was informed that Delta's policy mandates women have to cover up.
Archbold's lawyer insisted she did not violate airline policy by not exposing her breasts
Archbold's attorney, Gloria Allred, took action by sending a letter to Delta Airlines on behalf of her client.
The letter requests a meeting with the airline president to address the alleged discriminatory policy. The purpose of the meeting would be to discuss the concerns and seek a resolution regarding the incident.
Allred emphasized that male passengers are not required to cover up or wear a bra, and women should not be subjected to such requirements either.
She pointed out that federal rules allow airlines to remove passengers who pose a safety or security risk, but breasts are not weapons of war, and it is not a crime for a woman to have them.
Furthermore, Delta Airlines' guidelines state that they reserve the right to deny transportation to passengers whose behavior, attire, hygiene, or odor may unreasonably offend or annoy other passengers.
Meanwhile, Archbold's outfit didn't break any of the airlines' policies as her breasts weren't visible.
Delta Airlines has issued an apology to Archbold earlier this year.
However, Allred stated that there are no plans for a lawsuit and that Archbold simply wants a meeting with Delta's boss to ensure that the policies will be updated.
The airline has not yet provided a comment on the matter.
