Spirit Airlines Dress Code Sparks Passenger Controversy

Tanasia Grayer was denied boarding on a Spirit Airlines flight from Miami to Chicago after gate agents deemed her athletic shorts, cropped shirt, and robe too short under the airline's revised 2025 dress code policy. Grayer disputes that her outfit violated the rules, noting she wore similar attire on her outbound flight without issue. The situation escalated, resulting in her sister's arrest for alleged disorderly conduct. Spirit Airlines cited its updated Contract of Carriage, which allows gate agents to deny boarding to passengers considered 'inadequately clothed' or wearing lewd or offensive attire. The policy has been criticized for vague language, giving agents broad discretion, and lacking clear appeal processes. Advocates argue the policy undermines passenger rights and may disproportionately affect certain travelers.