After the scandal with the removal from the flight United Airlines two teenagers in leggings subsided, publishing Daily News decided to find out what can and what cannot be worn by a passenger of the airline, and most importantly – what is regulated by these rules. It turned out, the rules of the United for regular and not regular customers are different. For example, in the contract of carriage United States that passengers can be removed from the flight if they came «barefoot and not dressed properly.»
But what is «not dressed appropriately»?
As written in the rules United, non-permanent, are prohibited:
- Any clothing with an open belly.
- Clothes, through which rayed underwear.
- The clothes can be seen as pyjamas, underwear or a swimsuit.
- Mini skirt.
- Shorts that are shorter than 3 inches above the knee in a standing position.
- Microvia and spandexy pants and dresses and other outfits.
- Clothing with offensive and / or derogatory prints (picture or words).
- Dirty and torn clothes.
- Any transparent clothing.
- Bare feet.
- Beach rubber flip-flops.
As you can see, leggings are not here, but the above list is not exhaustive and the concept of «improper clothing» can be qualified by employees of the airlines themselves. Perhaps after the recent scandal in these rules will be amended in the meantime, you should pay more attention to her wardrobe, if you are flying with United Airlines.
