Spirit Airlines imposes new restrictions: passengers could be expelled for their clothing or tattoos
Spirit Airlines has implemented new restrictions on its dress policy and body art for passengers who use their services. The airline, known for being one of the main options for low cost in the United States, has detailed that these regulations seek to maintain an adequate environment on its flights, as reported USA TODAY.
The new provisions, in force since January 22, 2025establish that passengers can be refused boarding or removed from a flight if they are carrying transparent garmentsthey exhibit private body parts or have tattoos considered lewd, obscene or offensive. CBS Miami He noted that this change responds to previous incidents in which the clothing of some passengers was questioned.
The advertisement has generated mixed reactions among travelers and airline regulatory experts. While some argue that the company has the right to establish its standards, others consider that these measures can be arbitrary or excessive. According to FOX Businessthis policy has led several passengers to reconsider whether they will continue using the airline’s services.
Spirit Airlines has modified its transport contract to establish stricter rules on passenger clothing and body art. The measure, in force from January 22, 2025specifies that travelers may be refused boarding or removed from a flight if they use transparent garmentsshow private body parts or carry tattoos considered lewd, obscene or offensive, as reported USA TODAY.
The airline of low cost based in Dania Beach, Floridahas also banned travel barefoota regulation that other companies already apply. CBS Miami reported that the new policy has generated split reactions among the passengers. Some travelers expressed their discontent, arguing that the rule imposes too many restrictionswhile others defended the company’s right to establish regulations on its flights.
FOX Business noted that the policy update comes after recent incidents in which passengers were removed from flights because of their clothing. In October 2024two women from California They were kicked off a plane for carrying crop tops. In January 2025a man in Texas was escorted off a flight for wearing a sweatshirt with an offensive message.
USA TODAY detailed that, before this update, the transport contract of Spirit Airlines mentioned dress restrictions in a general way, without specifying examples or referring to the body art. Now, the regulations define more clearly what type of clothing and tattoos may be considered inappropriate.
CBS Miami reported that the new policy has led some passengers to reconsider their airline loyalty. One traveler interviewed indicated that, if the rules continue to change, he would consider stopping fly with Spirit. Another passenger stated that the rule would make him avoid the airline in the future.
Other airlines have implemented similar regulations in terms of clothing, although in less specific terms. American Airlines and Delta have denied boarding to passengers who were wearing clothing with offensive messages or too revealing, although without establishing a very detailed policy like Spirit Airlines. According to FOX Businessthe inclusion of body art restrictions are not common on other commercial airlines.
The company’s response to criticism has not been immediate. FOX Business indicated that Spirit Airlines has not issued official comments about updating your transport contract. In previous incidents, the company argued that all passengers accept its terms when booking a flight and that the dress rules They have been in effect for a long time.
