Aviation

Woman removed from Delta Airlines flight for not wearing Undergarments

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A New Zealand traveler, Lisa Archbold, residing in New York, found herself allegedly removed from a Delta Airlines flight between Salt Lake City and San Francisco for not wearing a bra. The performer and publicist claimed that a female crew member confronted her about her attire, deeming it “revealing” and “offensive.”

Despite wearing a baggy white shirt and pants, Lisa was reportedly asked to come to the front of the plane, where the crew member scolded her and insisted she put on a jacket to continue the flight.

Facing “unseasonably” warm weather in Salt Lake City, Lisa had initially taken off her two jackets while in the airport. Reluctantly complying with the crew’s request, she covered up with her jacket and re-boarded the flight. Upon disembarking, Lisa shared her experience with the male head flight attendant, labeling it as discrimination. According to her, he stated that the airline’s official policy is that women must cover-up.

@Delta I was extracted from a delta flight for not wearing a bra. The gate attendant waited until the entire plane was seated, then asked to speak to me privately and escorted me off the plane, like a criminal.I was told “the official policy of @Delta is that women must cover up” pic.twitter.com/NuxiCrYf90
— DJette kiwi (@DJettekiwi) January 23, 2024

Lisa, identifying as queer, expressed her belief that she was unfairly targeted due to not conforming to traditional gender norms. She asserted that the crew member “weaponized a policy to mistreat people who are different.” As a DJ and vocalist known by the stage name DJette Kiwi, Lisa mentioned that Delta, once a favorite due to its reputation for inclusivity, seemed to fall short in this instance.

While Delta does not have a specific dress code, the airline reserves the right to remove passengers if their “conduct, attire, hygiene, or odor” poses an unreasonable risk of offense or annoyance to others. Lisa argues that such a policy can be exploited by bigots and exposes supposedly inclusive companies to potential misuse. The incident raises questions about the balance between airline policies and ensuring fair treatment for passengers of diverse backgrounds.

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Lost Tool Found in Qantas A380 After 34 Flights

An Australian Transportation Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigation recently revealed that a Qantas A380 operated 34 flights with a 1.25-meter nylon tool lodged in one of its engines.

This turning tool, used during borescope inspections to rotate the intermediate-pressure compressor, was left behind during scheduled maintenance at Los Angeles on December 6, 2023. It remained inside the engine until it was discovered by maintenance staff during a subsequent check at Los Angeles on January 1, 2024.

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The ATSB report highlights two critical lapses. First, maintenance engineers failed to notice the tool during final checks for foreign objects after the borescope inspection. Second, the lost tool procedure was not activated when the tool was identified as missing.

The certifying engineer ultimately cleared the aircraft for service without accounting for the misplaced tool. During the time qantas films the tool was inside, the A380 completed 34 flight cycles, accumulating nearly 294 hours without any noticeable effect on engine performance.

Although the tool was deformed by high-energy airflow within the engine, there was no reported damage to the engine itself. ATSB Chief Commissioner Angus Mitchell commented.

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“This incident underscores the importance of following established maintenance protocols. Engineers missed the tool during foreign object checks, and the required lost tool procedure wasn’t started after realizing the tool was missing.”

Following the investigation, the airline issued a safety directive, urging all engineering and tool storage teams to adhere strictly to these protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.

A qantas spokesperson stated, “While the tool didn’t impact engine performance, we take this incident very seriously. It is critical to follow the correct lost tool procedures.”