### Passengers Forced Off Spirit Airlines Flight Over Crop Tops

In a controversial move, four passengers, including a toddler, were reportedly escorted off a Spirit Airlines flight due to two women wearing crop tops. The incident occurred on October 6 and has since garnered widespread attention through social media.

Spirit Airlines passenger Teresa recounted her ordeal in a series of Instagram videos, alleging that a male flight attendant labeled their attire as inappropriate and "sexist." Teresa's post, which has now gone viral, details a series of events on flight 387 from Los Angeles (LAX) to New Orleans. According to Teresa, she and her friend initially boarded the plane wearing sweaters over their crop tops. However, once seated, they removed the sweaters because they were too warm.

Despite the objection from the male flight attendant, Teresa stated that other passengers and some flight staff felt their attire did not violate any dress code. "Everyone, including flight staff, agreed that our crop tops weren't against their dress code," Teresa asserted. The disagreement escalated, with the flight attendant reportedly continuing to treat them poorly and providing no clear reason for them to leave the plane.

The situation intensified when a supervisor intervened, ultimately telling Teresa and her friend that they must exit the flight or face police involvement. The supervisor allegedly assured them they would be rebooked on another flight, but upon deboarding, the women were informed no alternative flights were available and they would not receive a refund. Teresa further claimed she had to spend $1,000 on a new flight with another airline.

Disturbingly, Teresa mentioned that a mother and her young child also walked off the plane with them, though the reason for their removal remains unclear. In one of the recorded videos, the mother can be heard asking if her child would really be forced to disembark with her.

Passengers on the flight expressed support and recorded their own accounts of the incident. One woman claimed that the flight attendant had threatened to halt the plane if Teresa did not put her sweater back on. This sentiment was echoed in additional messages that Teresa shared from fellow passengers, who condemned the flight attendant's actions.

Spirit Airlines responded to the incident by referencing their Contract of Carriage, which requires passengers to adhere to certain clothing standards. "We are investigating the matter, and we are in contact with the Guests about their experience," a representative stated. The airline's policy mentions that any passenger may be removed if they are "inadequately clothed, or whose clothing is lewd, obscene or offensive."

As the investigation continues, Teresa's story has opened up a wider conversation about airline dress codes and the treatment of passengers based on their attire.