Can Your Outfit Actually Get You Kicked Off Of A Plane?

When it comes to hitting the skies, travelers know that comfort is key. After all, you want to make sure you feel relaxed and at ease during your trip while still looking good — and what you wear ultimately plays a huge role in that. This is especially true when flight attendants and airline employees have previously admitted that a better outfit can potentially land you a free first class upgrade.

However, a recent incident where two California women were escorted off a Spirit Airlines flight for, according to them, simply wearing crop tops, has suddenly sparked a wave of doubts and concerns regarding airplane attire. Specifically, it reignited the question of whether or not you can get kicked off a plane for what you're wearing. The short answer? Yes. The long answer? Well, it's a lot more complicated than that.

From rocking up in leggings to sliding into some flip-flops, wearing your favorite tank top, or simply reaching for your pajama pants instead of jeans, the debate over what's appropriate to wear on a plane has been talked about over and over again. And while TSA agents might have a long list of their own worst things travelers can wear to the airport, the choice of what to wear is ultimately up to you — just don't expect airlines to always play along.

Sure, it might not come as a surprise that airlines have their own set of guidelines and policies that dictate pretty much everything from baggage allowances to in-flight behavior. Nonetheless, one aspect of this that can be a little jarring is the fact that they also have the power to decide whether or not your clothing can get you barred from flying. And while there's no blanket "dress code" policy that applies to all carriers out there, there are certain things that it's best just not to risk.

That said, in terms of the Spirit Airlines debacle, the two passengers didn't just get kicked off for their sartorial choices. They were, according to the flight attendant who removed them, in direct violation of the airline's "contract of carriage" — which stipulates that guests may be asked to leave an aircraft if they're "inadequately clothed."

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But Spirit Airlines isn't the only airline that has a so-called dress code. In fact, plenty of major carriers have similar policies tucked away in their contracts of carriage. For example, American Airlines states that all passengers must "dress appropriately" and that "bare feet or offensive clothing aren't allowed." Adding to this list, United Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue all have clauses about clothing that is "lewd, obscene, or offensive." And since these vague terms leave a lot of room for interpretation, it ultimately leaves the decision in the hands of individual flight attendants — a nightmare scenario that will probably get you to start thinking twice about all of the things you shouldn't be wearing on your flight.