A woman who tried to board a flight wearing shorts and a crop top in the heatwave was turned away because the outfit was too revealing.
Edda Pilz, known online as Edda Elisa, says she was stopped at the boarding gate and told she appeared “n@ked”.
The 25-year-old was wearing sports clothes to keep cool as the temperature soared. She was trying to board a Lufthansa flight when she was reportedly denied entry.
Edda said she was halted by a Lufthansa employee as she attempted to scan her boarding pass.
According to the influencer, the representative told her: “You cannot board.”
When Edda asked why, the employee replied: “You have nothing on. You are n@ked.”
Edda said her outfit was normal sportswear but was still told to cover up. She got a jacket, put it on, and was then told to zip it fully closed before being permitted to board.
Edda said: “If there are rules, I accept them. But then show me the rules.”
Lufthansa said that those specific words “do not correspond to our standards” and would not have been used by their staff.
The airline said passengers must wear clothing “appropriate to the character of a public journey” that does not impair the well-being of fellow travellers from diverse backgrounds.
This is part of its general conditions with staff allowed to use discretion. The airline said it takes reports of inconsistencies seriously and reviews such incidents internally.
Edda boarded successfully after donning her jacket. Airlines worldwide reserve the right to refuse “offensive” or “inappropriate” attire under their terms.
Reasons include preventing passenger conflicts, safety during evacuations, and hygiene. Definitions of “appropriate” often remain subjective, leaving room for staff judgement.
AFP
