Spirit Airlines’ policy update sparks debate about whether airlines can dictate what passengers wear on flights.

Spirit Airlines updated its contract of carriage with a more stringent dress code. Barefoot and inadequately clothed passengers may be denied boarding. The changes were implemented Jan. 22.

A previous version of Spirit’s contract of carriage, updated in Nov. 2022, simply referenced a person who, “is barefoot or inadequately clothed, or whose clothing is lewd, obscene, or ...

The contract of carriage for American Airlines, as another example, states that you can request a refund for a variety of reasons, including getting re-booked on a flight that causes you to miss a ...

Passengers flying Spirit Airlines may need to conceal some tattoos or put on more clothing for their next flight, according to the airline’s updated contract for travelers.

The term “carriage and insurance paid to (CIP)” signifies that the seller will pay freight and insurance when sending goods to a buyer's representative at a mutually agreeable location.

Spirit Airlines updated its policy on the contract of carriage Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 to specify what kind of clothing and tattoos were prohibited before boarding or staying on a aircraft.

The updated contract of carriage provides clearer explanations of what constitutes a violation. The stricter measures follow several incidents that drew attention to how passengers dress on flights.

In plain terms, dedicated contract carriage is a transportation solution where a company outsources the trucks, equipment, drivers, and logistics support to a third-party provider for a fixed term.

Other major U.S. airlines, including American, Delta, Southwest and United, have similar clauses in their contracts of carriage regarding clothing deemed to be “offensive,” “lewd” or ...

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Each airline can cancel your ticket and refuse to board you if they catch you skiplagging, according to their contracts of carriage. While the potential punishments vary between airlines, they could ...