Originally Posted by airline NooB

Private enterprise ABSOLUTELY has the right to set whatever criteria they want for their customers...and employees. So long as those policies are made clear PRIOR to accepting the customers money AND enforced universally. Failure to do so opens the company to "Bait and switch" claims and suit under "Drescriminatory trade practices". I think it unlikely this is the first person to "sag" in california. Yet is made the news cuz somebody decided he wanted to make a point....set an example....and rule his little fifedom with an iron fist.

Now, the idiot with the droopy drawers...he has to choose WHICH one of hundreds of amulance chasing lawers he wants to represent him on the "acceptable appearance" isssue. The airline will eventually settle by throwing him some "go away" money which will probably be equal to a years salary for 10 FO's....cuz somebody got their feelings hurt. (pout)

I completely agree with the guy getting arrested for creating a disturbance. He simply shoulda said. NO and left it at that. But folks tend to get lippy when they feel they are being wronged.

Or better yet, the do-gooder trying to save humanity from witnissing the outrage of haynes....should have picked his battles much more wisely.

Let em wear whatever they want. Its the easiest way to identify morons from a distance.

Yeah...folks used to dress up for air travel. Then air travel became more common. Then it opened up to all income brackets. Then some idiots tried to land a jet inside a high rise. Then the government got silly-reactive and implimented measures where you have to take off half your clothes. Kinda ends up simplifying wardrobe.

But you are right. We should definately crank the clock back 60 years to a time when travel was more civilized and people dressed up for the occasion. Keep the riff-raff out. But....that would mean less passengers....which means less planes....which means less pilots....

Principals....can be very expensive.

Common sense is so exceptionally UNcommon.

Originally Posted by airline NooB

HIs emotional state certainly doesnt account for his manner of attire. But it will likely serve as adequate defense for his outburst...at least in the eyes of a california court.

Then....the lawyers will ask.... "But what initiated the confrontation that resulted in the outburst?" And that trail will lead back to someone saying "we dont serve them kind around here" meaning baggy darwers, naturally. And then....so wiley land sharks....they'll get real uppity and they'll ask: "Hmm... how many other customers have you addressed this issue with."

And the airline will say: "Uhhhh..."

And the lawyers will say: "Heres a photo of 20 of your gates. How many saggn britches do you see?"

And the airline will say: "Who would you like me to make the check out to, sir?"


If ya wanna play decency regulator, that cool. Just let folks know before you take their money. SWA doesnt want fatty's...so they make ya pay for two seats. Dont want stinkys...say so up front. Dont want squalling rug rats...tell em. dont want anyone other than people just like you.....just make it clear....UP FRONT.