Originally Posted by
ALadyNCal
Do airlines have rules against this? The whole time I kept wondering if there were rules against this and if I should have brought it to the attention of a FA?
Yes, many airlines do reserve the right to refuse carriage in cases such as these, for example:
CO:
CO shall have the right to refuse to transport or shall have the right to remove from the aircraft at any point, any
Passenger for the following reasons: [..]
Safety – Whenever refusal or removal of a Passenger may be necessary for the safety of such Passenger or other
Passengers or members of the crew, including, but not limited to: [..]
5) Persons who are barefoot or not properly clothed;
AS:
AS may refuse to transport, or may remove at any point, any passenger: [..]
E. Comfort and Safety
- Who fails or refuses to comply with AS's rules and regulations.
- In the following categories where in AS's sole judgment refusal or removal may be necessary for the comfort and safety of themselves or other passengers: [..]
b. Persons who are barefoot or who have uncovered torsos, except the midriff, which may be uncovered.