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Ray Lin Howard claimed that she was kicked from an Alaska Airlines flight because of her clothes on TikTok.
She claimed that she was asked by flight attendants to change her shirt and she did so.
Howard claimed that she was approached three times by staff.
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One woman claimed she was "harassed" by Alaska Airlines and that she was kicked off a flight because of her clothes.
Ray Lin Howard, also known as Fat Trophy Wife is a musician who uploaded a video on her TikTok account. It has received more than 1.3 Million views.
Howard stated in the video caption that an Alaska Airlines flight attendant had "harassed" and called the police on Howard for wearing an "inappropriate attire."
Footage shows Howard being taken off the plane and then sitting down with authorities to discuss the events.
Howard tells the police that she was being harassed over her outfit. Staff approached her because she wore a grey top, which showed her stomach. Howard seems to have told the officers that she had worn a different shirt when asked by staff.
Howard said in the video, "And then they approached my again." "Saying that it was inappropriate and I couldn't wear it because my stomach is exposed."
Howard claimed that she was approached by flight crew three times and that the third time she said this to them: "If you're going kick me off, kick my off." I have done everything you asked me to."
Howard can hear a police officer telling her that she isn't in any criminal trouble, but pointing out Alaska Airlines' dress code.
According to Alaska Airlines' website, Alaska Airlines requires a neat, well-groomed appearance. It is not acceptable to wear dirty or tattered clothing and to walk with bare feet. While you are expected to exercise good judgement, customer service agents have final authority to refuse to travel if the attire or appearance is inappropriate.
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Howard shared a second TikTok video later that showed her what she was wearing during the flight.
She uploaded a third TikTok video to her account. In it, she claimed that Alaska Airlines reached out to her regarding the flight. Howard claimed that she was offered a discount code and received a refund for the three seats purchased.
Insider reached out to Howard and Alaska Airlines representatives but they did not immediately reply.
In recent months, several airline mishaps have been in the news.
TikTok reported that a TikTok user claimed an Alaska Airlines flight attendant had made fun of her dress earlier this month. Another incident involved a Spirit Airlines flight attendant escorting a woman off the plane for lighting a cigarette, and blowing smoke into the face of an asthma sufferer.
TikTok's user TikTok claims that American Airlines had lost her two cats while flying from Los Angeles to New York City.
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