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[Maudelyn]

It's a ridiculous rule, interpreted by lazy and/or power-happy employees without a shred of common sense.  The rule needs to be clarified and re-written.  There is no reason to embarrass and delay 10 year olds because they are wearing leggings.  Just stupid.

p.s. Im quite sure the family involved are not commenting out of respect for the United employee who allowed them to travel on the company pass.

[Nomorebirthdays]

You should see some of the get ups some females wear to go into a prison visiting room.  Around men who have not had female companionship for years. Yes some are sent away.

[CrazyDaisy]

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@Maudelyn wrote:

It's a ridiculous rule, interpreted by lazy and/or power-happy employees without a shred of common sense.  The rule needs to be clarified and re-written.  There is no reason to embarrass and delay 10 year olds because they are wearing leggings.  Just stupid.

p.s. Im quite sure the family involved are not commenting out of respect for the United employee who allowed them to travel on the company pass.

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They were not 10 year olds and unless you have access to United's manual specifically addressing this situation you do not know what the rule states.  Employees are not required to use these passes, if they choose to use them there are rules.

[Maudelyn]

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@CrazyDaisy wrote:

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@Maudelyn wrote:

It's a ridiculous rule, interpreted by lazy and/or power-happy employees without a shred of common sense.  The rule needs to be clarified and re-written.  There is no reason to embarrass and delay 10 year olds because they are wearing leggings.  Just stupid.

p.s. Im quite sure the family involved are not commenting out of respect for the United employee who allowed them to travel on the company pass.

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They were not 10 year olds and unless you have access to United's manual specifically addressing this situation you do not know what the rule states.  Employees are not required to use these passes, if they choose to use them there are rules.

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Nope, I don't know what their rule book says.  But I do know if employees are not empowered to make simple decisions (like allowing children to wear leggings on an airplane, it calls into question whether employees can handle the more complex issues that could arise in the course of a work day.  People have no common sense sometimes or they just get off on making it difficult for others just because they can.

[CrazyDaisy]

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@Maudelyn wrote:

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@CrazyDaisy wrote:

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@Maudelyn wrote:

It's a ridiculous rule, interpreted by lazy and/or power-happy employees without a shred of common sense.  The rule needs to be clarified and re-written.  There is no reason to embarrass and delay 10 year olds because they are wearing leggings.  Just stupid.

p.s. Im quite sure the family involved are not commenting out of respect for the United employee who allowed them to travel on the company pass.

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They were not 10 year olds and unless you have access to United's manual specifically addressing this situation you do not know what the rule states.  Employees are not required to use these passes, if they choose to use them there are rules.

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Nope, I don't know what their rule book says.  But I do know if employees are not empowered to make simple decisions (like allowing children to wear leggings on an airplane, it calls into question whether employees can handle the more complex issues that could arise in the course of a work day.  People have no common sense sometimes or they just get off on making it difficult for others just because they can.

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Once again, they were not children and there are rules that must be followed in order to use the passes.  Employees are required to enforce company policy.

[silentgirl]

There was no interpretation required by the gate agent-according to the United spokesman; "It is typically up to gate agents to decide what is appropriate and what is not for those traveling on pass riders."

"According to spokesman Jonathan Guerin, "We have guidelines like this to help our gate agents, because we don’t want to put them in this position, to have to be making judgment calls about attire. That’s what the policy is about. It’s designed to help our employees do their jobs and be efficient and get people on board.”

United explicitly bans “form-fitting lycra/spandex tops, pants and dresses,” along with “any attire that reveals a midriff,” “mini skirts,” “bare feet” and many others.

"It goes on to specify that travelers are not to wear “torn, dirty or frayed clothing,” “clothing that is distracting or offensive to others” or “clothing that is vulgar or violates community standards of decency.”

The airline employee's needed only to access their employee accounts to learn what was expected of them when traveling.

[brandiwine]

It's totally fiine by me.  We have flown with another airlines on buddy passes and dressed to their code.  Slacks, skirts, nice shirts and blouses and no sandals.  When you fly free and are representing the airlines, you should be held to a higher standard. What I love it the woman who raised such a stink about something she knows nothing about!  She's the problem. 

[Maudelyn]

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@silentgirl wrote:

There was no interpretation required by the gate agent-according to the United spokesman; "It is typically up to gate agents to decide what is appropriate and what is not for those traveling on pass riders."

"According to spokesman Jonathan Guerin, "We have guidelines like this to help our gate agents, because we don’t want to put them in this position, to have to be making judgment calls about attire. That’s what the policy is about. It’s designed to help our employees do their jobs and be efficient and get people on board.”

United explicitly bans “form-fitting lycra/spandex tops, pants and dresses,” along with “any attire that reveals a midriff,” “mini skirts,” “bare feet” and many others.

"It goes on to specify that travelers are not to wear “torn, dirty or frayed clothing,” “clothing that is distracting or offensive to others” or “clothing that is vulgar or violates community standards of decency.”

The airline employee's needed only to access their employee accounts to learn what was expected of them when traveling.

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 "It is typically up to gate agents to decide what is appropriate and what is not for those traveling on pass riders."

Which is it?

Are there any restrictions for big bellied men in sweatpants?  THAT offends me.  Not a 10 year old in leggings.  Again, the gate agent CHOSE to press the issue, which is his/her right.  I'm suspect of the motive is all.

[Maudelyn]

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@Nomorebirthdays wrote:

You should see some of the get ups some females wear to go into a prison visiting room.  Around men who have not had female companionship for years. Yes some are sent away.

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Do you think these 10 year olds would have the same effect on the men on the plane?

[CrazyDaisy]

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@Maudelyn wrote:

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@silentgirl wrote:

There was no interpretation required by the gate agent-according to the United spokesman; "It is typically up to gate agents to decide what is appropriate and what is not for those traveling on pass riders."

"According to spokesman Jonathan Guerin, "We have guidelines like this to help our gate agents, because we don’t want to put them in this position, to have to be making judgment calls about attire. That’s what the policy is about. It’s designed to help our employees do their jobs and be efficient and get people on board.”

United explicitly bans “form-fitting lycra/spandex tops, pants and dresses,” along with “any attire that reveals a midriff,” “mini skirts,” “bare feet” and many others.

"It goes on to specify that travelers are not to wear “torn, dirty or frayed clothing,” “clothing that is distracting or offensive to others” or “clothing that is vulgar or violates community standards of decency.”

The airline employee's needed only to access their employee accounts to learn what was expected of them when traveling.

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 "It is typically up to gate agents to decide what is appropriate and what is not for those traveling on pass riders."

Which is it?

Are there any restrictions for big bellied men in sweatpants?  THAT offends me.  Not a 10 year old in leggings.  Again, the gate agent CHOSE to press the issue, which is his/her right.  I'm suspect of the motive is all.

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They were not 10 year olds, these were not paying customers, they were well aware of the rules (or should have been).