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Sam Mants, Dayton OH — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:52:18 GMT

Other than the lovely "crotch shot" that I was able to witness as Kyla returned to a seated position after she was standing to "show" her outfit, I can't imagine why the airlines would be upset...thank God Kyla had lovely white underwear on and was not going "commando"...please girls.....so you have nice legs....I don't need to see them all the way up to your torso....

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K. Reid, Boston, MA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:55:27 GMT

Well...the top is fine, but the skirt is too short. Enough to be kicked off a plane? No. Enough to look like your taste-less female American clone? ALL DAY. She's not really an attractive girl, so perhaps the offense was more the whole package more than the length of the skirt.

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Marc Salenko Chicago,IL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:55:51 GMT

I am not a prude and certainly enjoy looking at beautiful women;however, the fact that your station chose to blur out Kyla's crotch area when she sat down on the set speaks volumes. Obviously it would have been at least as revealing on an airplane seat.

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Jaime Sanchez Albuquerque — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:57:03 GMT

Southwest has lost me a customer and anyone else I can convince otherwise.I had been flying SW for well over decade.
That one of your stewards had the unmitigated nerve to question a passenger about her apparel with such callous disregard.

NEVER will I or anyone I can convince to fly Southwest again.

Where do you get off? How dare I hear that SW is a family airline while simultaneously handing out drink coupons. I would have to question the motives of the steward who did confront Ms. Ebbert. I can only specualate the persons disposition however, if in fact the steward to comment that the :entire outfit is wrong".....

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Elmer Koehn, Morristown, TN — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:57:11 GMT

When Matt Lauer asked Kyla Ebbert to sit down her panties were clearly visible. If people can be arrested for wearing their pants too low then I believe people can be asked to leave a commercial airline for wearing their dresses too high.

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Mother in Jacksonville, Florida — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:58:01 GMT

Two questions for Matt:
would you want to sit in her seat for the next flight?
would you want your child to be touching the spot she sat on.
She could have switched to the skirt before the Hooters interview and worn pants for her safety and our safety per hygiene.

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Sandra Lewinski, Cumberland, RI — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:59:15 GMT

Thanks for acknowledging the flash. I was annoyed Today edited it from the 9:00 rerun, which without the "shot" made her outfit seem tame. Nice that someone at Today realized the viewing audience had already figured out the flaw, from the live broadcast, and had the honesty to tell it like it really was here.

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Debbie, Tampa, FL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:59:52 GMT

About 14 months ago, I took a Southwest flight and was also humiliated in front of an entire airplane full of people. The flight was held from taking off because I was made to purchase a second ticket due to me weight. Mind you, I fit in my seat with a seat belt, and I was not in the space of the person next to me (someone I happened to be flying with at the time). We were seat in the front of the plane so when we were not allowed to take off, people began to ask why and listen in as the flight attendant asked for my credit card to charge the second seat. Then he left and came back about 5 minutes later with the receipt I needed to sign... once again as the entire plane watched. I was mortified. I am not an unreasonable person; in fact, I am a pastor. I understand policies and the need to enforce rules, but I was neither in anyone elses space nor was I unable to put the arms of my chair down and fasten my seatbelt. Therefore i was left to conclude that this was Southwests way of making an extra buck. They've lost my business for good, along with many of my friends and colleagues. Never will I fly their airline again.

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Scott, Greeley, CO. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:00:18 GMT

Yes I do feel this is to sexy. Notice her struggle to position her skirt when she stood up to cover herself properly. You could also see too much leg while she was sitting in the chair. Watch the vidio.

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Nancy, Panora Iowa — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:02:47 GMT

I think all of you should replay the interview Matt had with Kyla, watch carefully as the cameraman immediately 'blocks' out her crotch area as she sits down. Obviously, Natalie is correct in saying "what was she wearing under her skirt"? If your show had to block out what they saw between her legs she probably displayed more on the airlines for all to see!! And then for her to come back wearing the same outfit, I think she was just asking for confrontation. In every airport they have shops to purchase sweat pants, shorts, etc. It would have taken five minutes to purchase something more appropriate to wear. As for the top I think that was fine, you see many women of all ages display more than she is.

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Jacksonville, Florida — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:04:24 GMT

Please Southwest limit the skirt size for hygiene reasons or if it were a man their pants length. Many people do not wear underwear these days so it is unsafe for the person as well as those who have to sit in the seat after the person leaves. I know people who have worked for Hooters and it is easier to get more tips the less you wear. Again, safety first for all and save the skimpy wear for Hooters not the public.

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I Pryce Durham NC — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:06:49 GMT

The crotch shot on the Today Show made me think - ok, she says she had her legs crossed but maybe she crossed and uncrossed a la Sharon Stone thereby giving some passengers a free shot. What was she wearing underneath?? Why didn't Matt ask her about that particular item of clothing? I don't think the Southwest attendant was offended, I think some other passenger(s) was offended and complained. And let's face it, if she was not thin, with long tan legs, more people would probably be saying her outfit was inappropriate. I have read other website articles regarding this issue and there are plenty of " I wouldn't mind her sitting next to me and crawling past me to get to her seat" type comments.

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Colleen Jordan Owensville MO — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:07:14 GMT

Please!!!! This girl obviously wants attention! If this was a man with his penis hanging out, people would be more upset. I've seen these girls (not many) but some, that wear these short skirts. Once, I was trying to eat my breakfast at an IHop and this girl with this short skirt was at a table where you could see every detail in her underware. I was happy that she had underwear on. It was disgusting. Would it be appropriate for men to open playboy books and hold them up while they eat letting kids see them. Lets be reasonable here. All these people want is attention. I feel sorry for them since I feel that they have a strong need for attention. I think that the airline had the right to protect others!! The poll should include Male/Female, single/married, etc. to have the true picture of the polling results.

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P. Pherson Madison, Wisc. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:09:01 GMT

I see this inappropriate dress in airports all the time. They think by wearing this is sexy.
If it was so appropriate why did NBC blank out the crouch when she sat down and crossed her legs. That should tell you something. She appears so niave on the show, but she knew what she was doing.
She appears of age to know better. I would bet that the skirt was higher and the top lower on the airplane.

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cindy — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:09:12 GMT

Good for Southwest! Except they should NOT have let her back on until she changed. Southwest obviously had had a complaint about the crotch shot she couldn't help but be giving and we should be encouraging our daughters that they have more value than just their bodies, shame sometimes is a good thing.

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T. Breunig, Sauk city Wisconsin — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:09:30 GMT

I think it is funny how no one complains day to day about what people are wearing on an airplane or on the streets, until a television show airs it as a "story".
Her skirt may have been too short for many, but without a dress code in place it is only ones opinion, and should be kept as one, until the time where the airline makes new policy.

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Lisa Culberson Montevallo, AL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:10:10 GMT

You can see her hip-bones so you can judge where her "private "area is ....where her top skirt snap is. That is how far she had pulled it down...so nothing would show. Maybe she hadn't pulled it dopwn onthe plane. I did see that the Today Show had to blur her "skirt" area as she went to sit down b'c of its "revalations" I'll bet other passengers saw more than we did & complained. The airline could have offered her the blanket discreetly to begin with but that girl knew what it was all about. She dressed like that on purpose & knew how short it was before she ever got on that plane. If I was her mother, I would have told her that she shouldn't have worn it when she knew that it showed private places.

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Deborah Barrett Palestine Texas — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:11:25 GMT

Does any one remember this is the same airline that had the attendants wearing hot pants????? Bless her heart she's not that pretty of a girl and looks like she's trying to look like Paris Hilton but please!!!!!!!!!!! Ever see what folks wear headed to Cancun??? Southwest should pay for this big time!

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Linda Bradley, Austin, TX — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:12:50 GMT

If the outfit is so acceptable, why did the network censor her crotch area with a cloud cover when she sat down? This censor does not show on this video but it was present when I was watching the live TV story. Why would a beautiful and poised girl want to dress as close to indecency as possible? Why would her mother not advise her regarding the connection of apprepriate dress and self respect?

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Don Owens — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:13:47 GMT

Instead of focusing on the young lady and her outfit, which by the way is what all the chic designers that the yuppies go goo-goo over pushed this summer, how about bringing the person who complained on your show and ask them why they think they have the right to dictate what others wear!

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Janis Lukes, Charlotte, NC — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:14:11 GMT

I am thinking the complaint probably came from another customer who disapproved of her appearance, not stemmed from the airline. But the complaint was handled badly, maybe SW should have offered her a blanket to begin with with an explanation of the complaint. And yes, I believe her dress is inapproprate for anything. Dressing like that shows disrespect for yourself and others, and only invites problems. Her mother should be embarrased as well.(a different issue)

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Mother in Hartford, CT — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:17:30 GMT

As the mother of a 19 yr. old college student, I'm painfully aware that this is the current style of dress for the college set. In my opinion the skirt is too short, but hey, you should see what some of my co-workers(in their 30's & 40's)deem appropriate to wear to work!

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B. Ritchotte — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:18:12 GMT

Time to grow up Kyla. You weren't on a music video. And IF you want to project something about yourself in how you dress then, don't go crying when people notice and find it as they do. Mom, time to cut the cord. If it were so humiliating for Kyla, I doubt it would be wise to whine about it all on national tv. But if you need attention badly enough no telling where the hem will end.I wasn't conservative in my youth, but didn't cry about what others may have thought or said to me. By the way at least kyla wasn't told at her seat . Could have been more more embarassing if the steward were less discreet. She's the one who gave up her discretion.

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Bernadette Hardcastle, Corpus Christi, TX — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:20:15 GMT

Glad I'm not the only one who saw the "blurred out" crotch scene of this young woman's very obscenely short skirt! It certainly shows that NBC thinks the skirt was too short and "obscene". I think Southwest Airlines should use this clip in their defense when the lawsuit is filed inevitably. I do think that the flight attendant should have spoken to her in private - public humiliation was not necessary.

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Anjannette, Apple Valley, MN — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:21:10 GMT

My concern as a parent of a 17 year old female is the message her mother was sending. The outfit was not appropriate for air travel. The one thing I do agree with is the outfit is great for a college girl...who is on campus.

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C.G, South Bend, Indiana — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:21:40 GMT

Seeing someone's underwear when they sit down is NOT appropriate-PERIOD! (am I the only one that saw that?) You don't have to be covered head to toe, but have some class. Whoever encouraged her to go on national TV about this really did her a disservice. Now instead of the couple hundred people on the plane getting to oogle her, they have allowed millions to get that chance. Good Job, Mom -- I bet lots of men are thanking you for the opportunity you have given them.

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A tasteful dresser from Denver,Co — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:22:07 GMT

While the Southwest rep did not use tact and was not discreet about asking her to change clothes, as they should have been, I do agree her skirt was too short. I have no problem with the top if it was worn at the same height on the flight. However the young lady is mistaken if she thought no one could see anything while walking past her down the aisle.It also appears that the skirt was really pulled down low on the hips when she appeared on tv today, and it is still TOO short. Apparently she had it up higher on her hips when they stopped her and I can only imagine how high it was. It is also not sanitary to wear a clothing that short and sit on a seat. I would not want to sit on that same seat after her. Her mother obviously doesn't care about clothing in good taste. I have no problem with shorter skirts as long as they are of an appropriate length. I think that Southwest or any airline does have a right to ask a passenger to wear appropriate length bottoms as it is not sanitary . I do feel they were not discreet enough in doing so however.
On the other hand there IS TIME to pick up something in the airport to wear on the return flight. You have to be at the airport in plenty of time to checkin- If she really was SO EMBARRASSED to have people look at her she would have bought something to cover up with on the return trip at the airport.
By going on National tv she has embarrassed herself more because now people will laugh at her not realizing how in poor taste she looked and how revealing her outfit really is. I hope she videotaped her segment because she proved her skirt was too short by appearing on tv.

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Dallas, Texas — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:22:24 GMT

Why did the camera have to move to Matt's face when the young "lady" sat back down? If it was too graphic for morning television, then I believe it was too graphic for the other passengers on that flight. No shoes, no shirt (or skirt), no service...

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J Koncen, Camdenton, Missouri — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:22:39 GMT

I am dissapointed that no one stands up to tell this female (not a lady) that showing her "stuff" to the world is not appropriate in public. I don't want to see it and reading through the blogs I'd say that most women and men do not want to see it. She has the same stuff as the rest of the female population and it's nothing special to most of us. As a matter of fact her disrespect for herself makes her stuff even less special. Thank you Matt Lauer for having the nerve to at least point out the view that the other passengers were receiving, even though I guarantee that she knew exactly what she was showing. A girl does not where a skirt that short without wanting everyone to "accidently" see her stuff. What a disgraceful way to get on TV. Why was she even allowed on TV. Who wants to see this trash? Ask the camera man if he thought it inappropriate, he had to blot out her crotch area.
Shame on the mother for saying that all girls her age wear this type of dress. Sadly many do, but not all and the inappropriateness of others does not make it right.

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La Grange Park, IL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:23:23 GMT

I'm sorry to see the Today Show run this segment twice in on show. Kyla Ebbert is getting the kind of attention she wanted when she got dressed to fly that morning. "Called her Mom cring" Give me a break. I applaud Southwest Air. Notice that the Today Show had to blur her crotch as she sat down. That right there tells the story of how inappropirately she was dressed. She wishes she was Paris Hilton and the Today Show is giving her the attention she is begging for! I'm sorry to see this.

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Rev. Ron Oliver Germantown, Wisconsin — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:23:41 GMT

This woman's clothing was certainly "inappropreate." As a frequent flyier I don't want to see "clevage" on a womans body from "either end." Dress code or not the airline did the right thing. This was not a "nudist flight." If she was so "humiliated" she did't have to get back on the same airline. She's had her 15 minutes of fame so lets move on. This was really not "news."

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Christie Gorsline, McCall, Idaho — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:23:42 GMT

I phoned SW airline PR office immediately after the Today Show spot aired. I identified myself as a frequent flier on SW and said that I was horrified that they would invent a dress code as the flight was ready to depart. I was mid-sentence when they hung up on me.

Ms. Ebbert's skirt was short but she looked great. I've had many SW flight attendants wearing short shorts, exposing fat legs. I'd rather fly with Kyla. If I can't find a different airline, I'll drive. No thanks Southwest.

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Sue, Durham, CT — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:25:03 GMT

If the skirt had been shorts the same length would there have been a problem? I think not! I personally think there were some very jealous flight attendents or woman on the flight who were envious they couldn't pull off an outfit like that. Ladies think about when you were 23 I know I wore hot pants as they were called back then.

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Kathleen Wilson, Orlando, Florida — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:25:23 GMT

I,too, am incensed that when I watched the live show this morning she flashed her panties as she sat down but later when it's being rerun they are editing out that shot - this contributes to the public not understanding why Southwest took that action - her inability to keep her crotch out of sight even from 5 million viewers just might have contributed to someone expressing their reaction to a flight attendant who then asked the young woman to cover up. My daily life is spent in airports and I can tell you that Southwest is one of the premier airlines to fly amongst people who fly daily - they care about their passengers and treat them as people, not cargo. For those of you who don't know, those of us "in the know" prefer two airlines above all others - Jet Blue and Southwest! What looks ok in Hooters should stay in Hooters!

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Debra Beer, South Bend Indiana — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:25:29 GMT

The top was appropriate, but the"crotch shot" as she sat down....Pleaaaaaaaaassssseeeeeeee! The flight attendant was correct. I would not want to sit in that seat next... The camera clearly caught the shot for a reason revealing her underwear at 8:00. Disgusting in public. Hooray for Southwest.. Obviously this girl has no clue and this beneath Today and Matt Lauer to have her come onto the show for more attention getting.

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tim wise — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:26:24 GMT

Nice crotch shot with the white undies. the second time this segment ran the shot was removed she went from standing to a sitting position. I still don't believe she should of been removed from the flight, but i'm not sure i would want my daughter showing her unerwear on national telivision.

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Sherry McCary, Attalla, Alabama — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:27:43 GMT

Come on, Matt! Why were you so defensive on this girl's behalf? After you got all up in the air in her defense, making Southwest Airlines the villain, you had her stand up and then flash her private parts to the viewing public when she sat down. If you can't keep that from happening on national t.v., then maybe you need a longer skirt out in public. How dare she pretend that Southwest Airlines humiliated her. She humiliated herself then and again by appearing on television!

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Laura, Fowlerton Texas — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:28:23 GMT

Do we even know that Kyla was wearing underwear when she boarded the plane? I don't recall hearing this issue addressed. Maybe someone saw more than they should and complained to the flight attendant. I also believe it speaks volumes that the network blurred out Kyla's crotch as she sat down. It was also very telling that she was pulling on her skirt trying to get it to cover more. She needs to be more considerate of the people around her. I am sorry that she was embarrassed but what about the people around her that she embarrassed?

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Memphis, TN — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:29:27 GMT

Southwest has the right to protect their image, restaurants and stores do it all the time. Also, Kyla's outfit could have been positioned very differently. I wear the same type clothing and know how to manipulate it to be more or less revealing. I feel quite confident she was less revealing on the today show than she was on the airplane. Not to mention, she said she was humiliated and didn't want attention ... come on ... you don't wear an outfit like that unless you want a little attention. Of course she is giving herself far more attention than anyone on the plane. I do feel SW could have been a little more tactful, but obviously she really does not mind attention or a little drama.

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cindy vacek, omaha, ne — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:29:35 GMT

her skirt is fine for partying and hooking up but not for traveling on a plane with mixed passengers. She is a beautiful girl, why would she think that she needs to expose everything, there is a place and time for everything and this was not the place, and your show was not the place either since is was clouded out. She needed to cover up. What is her mom thinking?

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sharon siren wi — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:30:05 GMT

Kyla certainly received the attention she was seeking (or dressing for). Imagine the view anyone seated on the airplane was treated to, let alone stairs or escalators! It's like the kid with the purple hair and many piercings ...hey whataya looking at?

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Melissa Taylor, Prairie Grove,Arkansas — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:33:12 GMT

I would like to commend Southwest Airlines for showing that at least some people still have some morals!!! People only wear clothes like that to get attention and guess what, it worked! I think it is really disgusting and should open a lot of peoples eyes to the decline in morale values. I think the Today show must agree or you would not have censored her flashing the camera!!!

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Michelle, California — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:33:18 GMT

I am very disappointed with Today show for airing this kind of junk. So what if Southwest made a point of people wearing inappropriate clothing(which I'm glad they did), so what if a trash young girl and her mom's feelings were hurt, so what??? It's about time someone in our society step up and say something about inappropriate displays.

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Kent Lenzen — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:34:01 GMT

In an era of baggy, butt showing pants, thongs, and cleavage revealing tops...why was this a story?

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Jim , Southwest Missouri — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:34:31 GMT

Read all the blogs, totally agree that the skirt was too short. She is not that pretty and was using her rather skimpy assests to draw attention. If she was appropriate why cover the crotch when she set down. Matt is wrong and any establishment has the right to serve or not to serve. remember, "no shirt, no shoes, no service". I'll bet the top was closer and the skirt was down more for the show.

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Caroline, Minneapolis, MN — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:34:34 GMT

I was surprised to see the part of the interview where Kyla had to return to the sitting position during the later airing of this segment was skipped. The original airing, in good taste, blurred out her crotch area so we couldn't see her underwear. Although the version on the web shows it clearly, without the "blurring" effect. I find it hard to believe that Kyla could have maintained a cross-leg seated position for her entire flight. At some point she would have had to uncross her legs again, giving anyone full view of her underwear, like she did on your show. As a mother of daughters, I would never permit my daughters to wear, let alone purchase a skirt that is so short you cannot sit or bend comfortably without showing too much to those around you. However, I do not find her outfit cause to remove her from the flight. Maybe Southwest should have offered her the blanket to use as a cover-up while discreetly whispering to her that too much was showing in the seated position. This may have saved her some embarassment. I think Kyla, her mother & their attorney should watch the footage of her on your show (without skipping or blurring out any segments) so she can really see what everyone on the plane was getting a view of!

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Rose Russom, Memphis TN — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:34:57 GMT

This is all very ironic, because in its early days, Southwest Airlines stewardesses wore short little things known as "hot pants." Southwest got lots of attention (and lots of business) this way. So Southwest might reconsider their "holier than thou" attitude.

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Sue Singer, Chesterfield, MO — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:35:46 GMT

I find it interesting that the Today show blurbed out Kyla's crotch shot during the later run of this story. The fact that you had to cover it up the first time, and chose to edit it the second time should tell you that the outfit was inappropriate for public viewing when she sat down. It's insulting that Today makes this girl look like a victim when she is obviously looking for attention. I am a frequent flyer and although I am certainly not a prude, I certainly do not wish for myself or my family to view someone's crotch as we board a plane. Kudos to Southwest - Shame on Kyla AND HER MOTHER for not knowing that Hooter's attire is not OK everywhere!!!

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Fran Vaux, Largo, FL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:36:06 GMT

It's amazing what "lengths" we go to these days in order to be stylish. I believe the young lady knew that her skirt was too short because, I believe, I heard her say on camera that "she did have her legs crossed." We are living in such an amoral world today that it appears anything goes...even for the sake of fashion. IF it's OK for Serena Williams to wear "daisy dukes" during the US Open and see her pulling her shorts down (front and back); and IF there is no dress code; I guess "What will be will be." We need to be INDIVIDUALLY responsible for our choices.

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JW Isanti, Mn — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:36:21 GMT

I think it was inappropriate to wear the skirt as short as it was, and the top was quite tight, and I noticed when she sat down after "showing" what she wore, the camera "beeped" out her crotch area what does that say???? (I don't think ANY female should be walking around looking like some do, they are just asking for trouble. "older" females should be an example to younger ones. No I'm not jealous, just worried for our girls of today.) Just goes to show to be more modest, it is offensive to most Americans.

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Laura, Henderson, NV — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:36:44 GMT

I think it's time to bring some class back to flying.

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B.J. Gwalt Narragansett, Rhode Island — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:37:34 GMT

If she had any brains she would have worn shorts or pants to protect herself.. you never know who was sitting in the seat before you and what they left on the seat ... she can easily pick up lice, mites or various other things by having all that exposed skin.
yuckkkkkk..... She just wanted to look trampy and get attention. I fly Southwest and have never had a problem ...

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Dan Field Indianapolis, IN — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:37:36 GMT

Matt- Let the viewers Know that when Southwest Airlines started they were known as Love Air and there Marketing technique was to put there stewardeses in hot little outfits to get people to fly there Airline. Hummmmmmmmmm and now they have the nerve to deprive us of seeing the beauty of that fine young lady.

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Ginger, Copperhill,TN — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:38:53 GMT

I agree her outfit was way to revealing.I was wondering what kind of doctors' appointment she was going to. She is a very pretty young woman and I agree she has the right to wear what she wants,but there comes a time when you have to use a little common sense. She wasn't going out to a party!

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Sherry, Council Grove, Kansas — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:39:53 GMT

If people can see your underwear when you sit down, your attire is too revealing and not appropriate for the public.

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Ellie Wymore, Waterloo, IA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:40:07 GMT

Yes, her outfit was short, but sadly, no shorter than many kids her age on a hot day. Is someone from Southwest planning on measuring everyones skirts and shorts before they get on the plan. Also, airline seats are tight. Once seated, no one would have been able to see anything. It's ridiculous that she was put through this and that Southwest has made a namby pamby response that was too "short" and didn't "cover" the embarrassment they caused her.

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Carolyn — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:40:51 GMT

I personally prefer her outfit to all of the sweatpant sloppiness that I usually see on flights.

Without a dress code, "inappropriate" is simply too subjective to constitute harassment. As long as she is clothed in a manner that is not legally deemed inappropriate, then they have no cause for complaint.

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Karina P, Toronto Ontario Canada — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:41:21 GMT

She was asked to get off the plane because her skirt was short enough that it's clear to most everyone they would get a crotch shot when she sat down! I figured as much would happen before Matt even asked her to stand up....and pow! Like I figured as soon as she sat down I got a side order of panty with my breakfast! If she's soooo embarrased about her treatment on the plane maybe she should have just kept her mouth shut, bought a skirt that was a bit longer, and gotten on with her business, instead of publicizing it and being on national tv! Leave the crotch shots to Britney Spears!

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Leslie P — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:41:31 GMT

Both the airline and the young lady were at fault. They should have given her the blanket and saved time for the other passengers. This is just one example of why airlines are so delayed. They have to make everything so time consuming causing other passengers lost time. The other passengers should be the ones complaining about the delay. The young lady, with an obvious egotistical need for attention and grandiose behavior needs to grow up. The world does not revolve around her. She and her mother should be apologizing to the other passengers on the flight. If she had not thought of only herself she would have purchased clothing for the return flight avoiding future conflict. The fact that no one delayed the return flight due to her attire speaks volumes about the efficiency of the attendants not the decency of her clothing.

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Richard Gates, Chicago Illinois — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:42:54 GMT

The comments that I'm noticing for support of this girl seems to be from people her age. Young guys with applaud what she wore and young women will side with her to validate why they wear such short skirts. The bottom line is that women wear these skirts to bring attention to themselves. Regardless if Southwest has a dress code or not, if just one passenger felt it was inappropriate, then that's one too many. And what good what it have been to bring the person on the show who brought the complaint? I'm a black man who's 40 and I felt what she had on was too revealing. If it would have been a black woman, this wouldn't have gotten any coverage what so ever. Because she was a thin, white, blonde, Paris Hilton wanna-be, she cried fowl and felt she was done an injustice because she's white. And her mother should be just as ashame for even trying to justify why her daughter dressed the way she did. Think about people, if they had to block her crotch arear on tv, just imagine what she was showing to the people on the plane! She had a Homer Simpson moment. DUH!!!

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From Calilfornia — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:43:12 GMT

I think her skirt is way to short, I know I wouldnt want to look at that my whole flight nor my children.

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Pam, Bentonville, AR — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:44:12 GMT

Unbelievable! Just the fact that we are debating this on national television is amazing to me. YES, YES, YES, her outfit was inappropriate. What really bothers me is to hear her own mother say that there was nothing wrong with it, she obviously has not been on the receiving end when her daughter worn that outfit!
My bigger problem is that instead of the airline having to say something about it, why can't, she and all the other women that feel they must push the limit as far as possible when getting dressed, just have a little respect for themselves and the rest of the population around them. It's a choice, she said she made sure there wasn't too much clevage showing...but then chose to wear a skirt that shows her panties when she sits down? She's a Hooters waitress, go figure! She and her mother need to reevaluate themselves, their values, and realize that the general population doesn't want to see, what you see when you visit Hooters!

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V.O. Wren, Charlotte, N.C. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:44:34 GMT

This girl obviously needs attention bad..her job, her dress, her draging this thing out to get on TV, I applaud SW ...I am glad someone has some decency left..and good taste..its obvious this girl and her mother don't...even after being told she continued to wear it... please! She isn't even a pretty girl... she should cover up the crotch and the face!

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Ryan C. Fyffe, Tampa, FL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:44:43 GMT

Well I think she had a case until her property was exposed on National TV! Sorry she blew her chance of getting a settlement from Southwest!!!

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Robert Ruble, Blacksburg, Virginia — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:45:22 GMT

Congratulations to Southwest and the customer who complained. Kyla obviously wanted attention that day and today, well she got it. That skirt barely covered what it should have covered. After she sat down, or tried to, I can understand why the airline asked her to leave the flight. Her Mother said she looked like any other college girl, which is true, but not necessarily appropriate. What has happened to common sense, modesty, and self respect?

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Russ FT.Pierce,Fl. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:47:12 GMT

I am a 51 yr old male, I also saw the live crotch shot.and her mother defending it.. she should have put on a pair of jeans.Paris Hilton wannabe...How far will it go??????

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Bob Eichel, Brethren, Michigan — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:47:21 GMT

Perhaps her skirt was too short perhaps not. Each individual has their own opinion. But lets apply the same rule that we apply to guys sagging. If I must see their underwear what's wrong with her underwear? Sagging is promoted as the freedom of choice to dress as one wants, so this young woman should be given that choice also. If she were my daughter I would have suggested she might have wanted to wear a skirt somewhat longer, but in the end it is her choice.

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G. Bollard, Phoenix, AZ — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:47:59 GMT

A "skirt" uh excuse me. That is not enough fabric to make a pair of shorts much less a whole "skirt". And shame on her mother for her "she is dressed like all other college girls" - does that make the skirt any less offensive? This girl works at Hooters? No wonder her sense of style is street walker cheap.

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Tanya-Bolivar, MO — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:48:15 GMT

Southwest does need to have some sort of policy in place regarding acceptable attire for their flights, just so this "issue" is addressed in the future. The mother and daughter are both looking for attention. Had I been on this flight with my 11 year old son--I would have had an issue with this girls attire. Her top was fine, but the skirt....Please. It barely qualifies as a "skirt". It is a patch of denim hangin on (barely) to her hips. I guarantee she had it pulled down for the show and even then they had to blur out her crotch because it was unavoidable to not see it all. I think the airline could have handle it more discreetly, but sometimes a little embaressment will teach you a lesson. Think of how the other passengers felt, how do you explain something like that to your child? I only hope someone calls her and her mother out on air, since she is seeking the limelight on this issue. The skirt is too short and they had a right to ask her to change. They allowed her cover up due to not being able to take another flight or change. Get over it and learn to cover up your private parts. If you have to concentrate on keeping your legs crossed or keeping your purse in your lap then that might be a clue that your skirt is too short. The excuse that it is what the average college girl is wearing is ridiculous. It is what you see the average Hooters waitress wearing though.

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Hank Phillips — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:48:48 GMT

Apparently SW Airlines hasn't been out in public for quite some time. This is normal dress for todays teens and twenty year olds.

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chris cook, grandville, michigan — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:48:51 GMT

(kind of a slow news day, eh?) the oh-so-obvious crotch shot as kyla sat down was completely cut out of the next airing. nbc has cast its vote, and i'm with you; but southwest should have spoken up sooner!

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Ted Stickle, Miami, Florida — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:48:52 GMT

I think she proves Southwests point by wearing the outfit on National TV. I'm just glad there were no flys in the studio they would have been all over her exposed crotch.

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Jennifer, Knoxville, TN — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:50:04 GMT

She may have said that she had her legs crossed the entire time but she certainly does not know how to sit down like a lady. This was evident by the legs wide open crotch shot we all saw at when it aired the first time. With that being said, even while she was sitting, it was clearly still too short as you could see clear to her butt cheek.

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Janis, St. Paul, MN — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:50:06 GMT

Other than the skirt button was on her pubic bone, the shirt covered her hips down to her pubic bone and she probably didn't have the skirt pulled down that far when she boarded the plane and the TV camera blurred her crouch when she sat down, what can I say? A 23 year old with that skirt and top looks like she had a seduction appt with her doctor - or at least wss trying real hard. Disgusting!!

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Elizabeth, Superior, WI — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:50:25 GMT

Ok, I watched the video just because of all the fuss over the crotch-shot. Honestly...if you people think that's a crotch-shot (blurred or otherwise), you need to follow the Britney Spears paparazzi more.

This girl is cute; she's not the best looking thing I've ever seen, but she's stylish, average weight and obviously makes an effort to keep her appearance nice. She was wearing underwear (from what little I was able to see in the video) that is more conservative than some bikinis sold these days - perhaps she should have worn a day-glo bikini under that white dress instead? Would that have made people happy, if they'd have been able to see everything rather than basically nothing?

I'll hazard a guess that some crabby, middle-aged woman was irritated that she's never going to be that cute and decided to take it out on that particular girl that day. She said right out there were no problems on the return flight, so it was obviously just ONE customer out of everyone who flew that day.

This country needs to learn how to grow up and quit looking at things that tick them off. If you have a problem seeing girls' panties, then don't look at the end of their skirts when they're sitting down! I sometimes unintentionally flash people with skirts that are below my knees just because it takes me a minute to get comfortable in my seat and adjust my clothes.

And for those questioning why she tugged the end of her skirt as she stood up in the video - try wearing a skirt made of a stiff material like denim, heavy cotton, leather, etc. They bend upward when you sit and STAY that way. If you don't want to look like you're being suggestive, you tug the end of the skirt back into place rather than smoothing it. If you have a problem with THAT, take it up with the clothing manufacturers, not the person who wears the clothes. I assure you, most women would prefer to have fabric that flows nicely and clings comfortably rather than shaping itself by how it's creased.

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Phil Fry — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:51:06 GMT

The airline wouldn't have cameras at crotch level like in the television studio. Unless there was someone hiding underneath her seat, nobody on the plane would have seen anything when she sat down

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Rob E. Jacksonville, Florida — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:51:50 GMT

Come on, that outfit was not that bad. People this is the country that invented the mini-skirt. People who are appalled by this are jealous prudes who wish they looked that good at 23. It is sexy and tasteful, and the lawyer nailed it right on the nose, if she had been a celebrity, no one would have cared, and the airlines would have kissed her butt, instead of kicking it. Now the media has given her 15 minutes of fame, thanks to an airline that promoted their own stewardess's wearing mini-skirts back in 70's. If we are all so offended, we can dress our women in black complete with veils. Wake up America; she is an innocent nobody that got caught up in our own prudishness. Anyone still remember this is the land of the free...

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Joe — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:52:19 GMT

Like everyone else, I thought it was hilariously ironic to invite this young woman on the show to explain her 'plight' and defend her attire, only to have the NBC censor pixelate her crotch area when she sat down. Why attractive women need to dress this way to get attention is beyond me. If you don't respect for yourself, at least respect the person who has to use public seating after you. Good call Southwestern.

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John Burk — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:52:55 GMT

It was very obvious that her skirt IS extremely short, she did give a CROTCH SHOT of her white pantie's as she sat down on the set, and her mama instead of telling her she was obviously showing way too much 'stuff' in public and she looked like a tramp, instead gets a lawyer and supports her trampy daughters 'position'. Gee, I wonder where the girl gets her values. The skirt might be O.K. in a nightclup during spring Break when the 'o-bags come out of the woodwork and hit the clubs, but it really was questionable for airline travel. But, if she likes the attention, (and she does - otherwise why the appearance on the show ?) and she doesn't mind people getting freebie shots of her crotch, then so be it. But she should quit trying to play the offended poor little girl when people notice. As Matt asked, if she was so friggin offended, then why did she use the same airline and wear the same outfit on the return flight. Her mamma outa sit back and like at her daughter for what she rally is, just another self centered tramp, from a mamma with similiar values. The apple doesn't fall very far from the tree....

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Lisa Flickik, Monterey, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:54:23 GMT

If the girl's skirt made other's uncomfortable, then those people had a right to speak up. If she were flinging racial slurs as readily as she was slinging her body, she would've been kicked off. What's the connection? Both racial slurs and her dress interfered with other's comfort on their flight.

Southwest probably had numerous complaints about her skirt. So, as a business, they chose to make the majority of their customers happy. The flight attendant could have handled the situation more privately, by giving her a blanket to use to cover up. However, hindsight is 20/20.

I'm planning a vacation early next year and I'll be sure to keep an eye on Southwest's fares.

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Bill Coulter, New Jersey — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:54:25 GMT

I'm amazed how many comments are so negative. She's a beautiful girl. Her skirt is normal. The prudes need to get a life and calm down. If she sat next to me I'd be happy about it. What's beautiful about her? The whole thing, like the psycho airline guy said, only he had it backwards. It's not all wrong, it's all right.

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Eric, New Jersey — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:54:26 GMT

Lets be honest she wanted her 15 minutes and got it, and will probably get a "Spread" in Playboy now.. I have 3 young daughters and fight everyday to try to make them understand how important your appearance is, first impressions are everything, and skirts that barely cover your privates are not impressing the people you want to impress.

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CA Charles, Marietta, GA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:54:28 GMT

That young woman looks old before her time, and I'm guessing based on her attire, that it's from over-use.

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dj panama city bch fla — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:54:31 GMT

i think everybody is overreacting i'm in my early 50's and i wear skirts that short i see nothing wrong with it i say if you got it flaut it

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Rom, New York, NY — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:54:57 GMT

Who cares what she's wearing? I personally don't dig it, but SW is about 20 years late trying to teach this girl a good taste or manners or whatever, and out of line too. It's pretty simple really, if you don't like what she's wearing (or showing) - don't look and if you don't like what Howard Stern or Don Imus are saying - don't listen.
Sick of people that push what they think is right on others!

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KEN,SACRAMENTO — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:55:43 GMT

WELL,IT'S PRETTY CLEAR THAT SHE WAS GOING FOR THE SHOCK AND AWE FACTOR,DRESS FOR ATTENTION AND HERE WE HAVE THE RESULTS. WONDER WHAT MOM WEARS OUT AND ABOUT?

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Mari-Ann, Norridge, IL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:56:11 GMT

The Today Show had to blur her crotch...so what does that tell you. Just look at the skirt from top to bottom...it's about 6 inches long. If she didn't have that top covering her you would be able to see her butt crack and heaven knows WHAT in front. Kyla was upset because everyone was looking at her. DUH, isn't that way she dresses that way?

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Lee Winter — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:57:05 GMT

Southwest Airlines had every right to ask this tramp to cover up. I'm sure someone other than the flight attendant complained and the airline addressed the situation. What kind of "appointment" was she going to anyway? Also, the comment about being complimented on her outfit on the return flight-please. Can you say sarcasm? Who knows what that person said, and was it really a compliment? Let's get both sides of the so called "story" Matt. Southwest was obviously not at fault and the Today show, this girl, her mom & lawyer should be ashamed of themselves.

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KW PAWTUCKET RI — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:57:06 GMT

IT IS TOO BAD THAT THE TODAY SHOW THOUGHT THAT THIS WAS NEWS WORTHY.BUT, WHENEVER ONE FLIES MAYBE THEY SHOULD THINK AM I DRESSES APPROPRIATELY IF I AM STUCK SOMEWHERE.........OR IF THERE WAS AN EMERGENCY. THAT OUTFIT WAS NOT WHAT ONE WOULD CONSIDER "TRAVELING CLOTHES" SHAME ON THE AIRLINES BUT DOUBLE SHAME ON THE GAL.

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Ray, So California — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:57:17 GMT

Her skirt was too short for the situation. I believe it wasn't intentional by this woman. But these days, few bother to think outside of the "ME" box. Like the gal who was clipping her toenails while in her seat, in flight, but that's another blog. Bottom line: THINK, people!

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s zlokas pgh. PA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:57:26 GMT

I too felt until she sat down that the outfit was like many I have seen on young ladies everyday. But, when she sat down and I was flashed....yes a bit too short. I hope now that the mother and daughter, having now seen the tape replay might themselves have second thoughts about the lenght of the skirt. I don't think that taking her to the front of the plane, where everyone can hear,was the right response from the airlines. A whisper or to and a blanket to put in her lap.Most likly would have been embarrassing enough . As we have seen on past fashion segments on the show a pair of leggings would have complimented the outfit.

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Mickey Fitch Nicholasville, Ky — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:57:34 GMT

The crotch shot said it all. So much for her 5 minutes of fame.
Mom from Ky.

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Jessica, St. Louis, MO — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:57:42 GMT

SO WRONG! THE GIRL FLASHED HER CROTCH ON NATIONAL TELEVISION! THATS A SIGN THAT HER SKIRT IS TOO SHORT, I DONT CARE HOW YOUNG SHE IS. MOM SHOULD OF TAUGHT HER TO DRESS MORE APPROPRIATELY!! KIDS MIGHT HAVE SEEN SOMETHING ON THE PLANE!

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P. Wittorf, Mississippi — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:57:54 GMT

Too sexy? No. Too short? Yes. However, why didn't the attendant simply bring her a blanket and request that she keep it across her lap during the trip.

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Tom Symons, Grand Rapids, MI — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:57:58 GMT

Clearly inappropriate dress for a flight, wonder what the interview was for? I almost laughed out loud when she said she was sitting with her legs crossed on the plane, really? What plane nowadays has room to cross your legs while seated?
And I did notice that she had to pull it down upon standing up for the camera, so clearly it's too short.
The crotch shot was also an indication of what the complaint was probably about, funny how Today thoguht this was a news-worthy story yet chose to edit her panties out on the replay.
And to think that at 23 years old, she called mom crying over this, wow.
Hope she got the job, she will probably get lots of dollars stuffed in those panties.

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Jennifer Doe — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:58:38 GMT

If I were flying on that airline with my kids I would have asked the flight attendant to please ask her to cover up. Yes, my kids have seen women in bathing suits, revealing more, but that much skin in that kind of a setting is obscene and inappropriate wear. Her mother is coddling her, shame on her. I also wonder, WHO would want to sit on a nasty airline seat with their bum touching it. I wouldn't want to sit down on it after she has been on it. That's just unsanitary and gross.

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Mark A. Spears, Pine Grove, California — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:58:57 GMT

In viewing Kyla's outfit, I'm sure the skirt was a little higher, the waistband near the waist. Yet, if she was wearing panties and only cleavage was showing, I don't understand the problem. I have flown and seen passengers in swimming suits and other beach attire. I have seen short skirts with only a thong underneath. I personally feel the male flight attendant was angry that Kyla did not notice him. Unfortunately the budget airline fails to recognize their mistake, possibly attempting to avoid a lawsuit.

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Kathy H. Houston, TX — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:59:13 GMT

I'm disappointed that the today show would choose to rerun this segment and block out just how revealing the skirt was. For those watching later, it was somewhat deceiving. I also don't understand how Kyla was humiliated. She was dressing to be noticed, I guess she was just angry that not everyone else thought it looked good. Also do we need a lawyer and national television if all we want is an apology. Please! I feel that any business has the right to refuse service to someone.

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Lisa Hamilton, Phoenix, AZ — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:59:50 GMT

understand that this is an era of less clothing on girls seems to be everywhere but SouthWest Airlines does tend to be family oriented and I don't think that attire of that kind should be worn on any plane where people are a captive audience to anything someone wants to where.

I would not appreciate a women wearing a kirt so short that if she sits, bends down or puts something in an overhead bin will reveal something that shouldn't be exposed. The same would be true if a man was wearing loose short shorts that if he sat exposed his underwear or worse! I don't how "truly" low her top was when she boarded the aircraft but the skirt proves to be inappropriate even for the today show...and that's when she was pulling it down!! That is even inappropriate to have for a medical appointment.

Just because we are in a time when SOME people feel they can wear extremely risky clothing doesn't mean that those with better sense or those trying to think of the other passengers is wrong. I would be thankful if an attendant did that fr my family not to have to be exposed to that where we can't change our seats. Even on the Today show; they will let their guests and workers know if the clothing they wear is too revealing on camera and if they notice it while the shoot is on air they scan up to not insult their audience.
LH

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Laura Massey Princeton Ill. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:00:07 GMT

She was not wearing a skirt at all... It was the waist band from either a pair of pants or skirt. What is wrong with people . I travel a lot and I see more people dressed inappropiately than respectively. I think people need to really LOOK at them selves prior to walking out the door everyday.

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Saundra Stormer-Simm — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:00:16 GMT

I co not think this outfit is great for college, air travel or any other means. Why didn't Matt ask if she was wearing a bra or what she had on underneath the skirt. Remember, inside a plane is close proximity so a person sitting down would already have a "free shot". The fact that she had to pull her skirt down when she stood up tells me she has to constantly adjust it to keep it on. That skirt doen't even cover her pubic bone and I am sure she did not have that white shirt pulled down over that skirt. How embarassing to have this shown on national TV! Her Mother needs a reality check if she thinks this is acceptable attire. I am glad the airlines took a stand....there is more to what occurred. She doesn't get it or maybe she does....I am sure we will hear that Hugh Hefner want to pose for Playboy! You think?

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Swampfox, Charleston, SC — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:00:22 GMT

This takes me back s a kid back in the 1960's when miniskirts were all the rage. Same story all over, someone trying to dictate their opinion of appropriate fashion on another.
While the outfit may not be the most conservative it did cover her and was less reveling than most bathing suits on the beach.
As for hygene? What a laugh. As if one was going to "catch" some disease from an airplane seat now!
Where are the fashion police when the 250 pound guy in the tank top, baggy Bermuda shorts and flops gets on the plane eating a hamburger?
I would think we are past the point where so much of our time revolves around such trivial items.
The crux of the matter come to this. Does the airline have a right or responsibility to control one's dress as long as they are not dressed in a unlawful indecent manner? Does the airline have a responsibility to protect their passengers from publicly being humiliation by their own employees?
As long as the dress is not indecent exposing sexual parts then the airline should have no right to control dress of a passenger, even the fat guy with the tank top.

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John Steele, Detroit, MI — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:00:34 GMT

Society and the media make role models out of women like Paris Hilton, Lindsey Lohan, and Brittany Spears, and we're suprised that young women dress like tramps?

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john birckhead — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:01:03 GMT

Thank you airlines. First I love sexy women.
Second I am a single healthy male. But I do have
principals. I agree with the airlines. Going to
the beach or driving to the mall or a party. Fine
dress sexy. Traveling in public. No. It is not
appropriate in my mind and sets poor example of your
being. You are messed up girl and so is your
mother. If my daughter dressed that way, I would
kick her butt even today. I didn't bring her up
that way. There is a place and time for everything.
Mostly behind closed doors. I applaud the Southwest Airlines. Keep it up. Put them off. If
parents can teach them what is proper then let the
traveling agencies do so. Matt Lourer is a poor judge of any such circumstance. I guess he would let
his own daughter travel in public like that.

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Mark, Fountain Hills, Arizona — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:01:04 GMT

I don't think that this was a Southwest problem but a problem with people who are easily offended. Too easily to be exact. Most likely someone was making a fit about being offended and that then prompted Southwest's decision. I do think that the entire thing of making her go up to the front of the page and then receiving a lecture about it was not the way to handle the situation but i do think that this was fairly weird. Sadly there are people like that who want to ruin someone elses day via being easily offended.

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JLM Two Rivers WI — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:01:36 GMT

I am a mother of a 15 yr old girl. I would not let my 15 yr old wear a skirt that is that short but COME ONE PEOPLE. More skin is revealed on the beach and no one complains about that do they??? No they do not. In fact at the beach less is best. Southwest has lost my business in the future as i do fly a lot for business.

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Jan Griffey, Niles, MI — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:02:14 GMT

You mean to tell me her mother, sitting next to her, thought that outfit was appropriate? I'll bet she wasn't wearing those white underwear when she was on that plane. Why didn't anyone have the guts on TV this morning to tell that young lady she looked ridiculous and was embarrassing herself?

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A.B. Texas — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:02:44 GMT

Here is the reality of most young tweens of our day. If you have not experience being around young girls in your every day life let me just explain to you that I have, its a reality most of us do not want to face. Girls (and I don't know the age of Kyla) have the ability to purchase outfits such as this one in any young adult store you walk into. Although she may not have felt she was doing any harm its outrageous to think that using her body as she did is appropriate. Let's all remember this moment and realize that you must instill better judgment in your young daughters!

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Denise, Chicago IL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:02:52 GMT

Southwest claims to have a laid back, fun culture and the way they handled this situation certainly does not reflect such. If a mistake was made on SW's behalf they should issue an apology!!! Common who are they the fashion police. How about all the girls who use the pants so low you can see the top end of their underwear. Same for men who wear pants so low you see their boxers. Are they being asked to pull them up and conditioning their service if not???? Give me a break. I hope she sues them and we all get an apology for this. Never flying them again!

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Annette, Dayton, Ohio — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:05:05 GMT

I can't believe the hatefulness toward Kyla and her mother for those of you who are so righteous to appoint yourselves the "moral police." It's completely unfair to judge someone's morals by the way they dress. There's some pretty well-dressed senators and congressman whose morals can certainly with reason be questionned. Yes, I agree, her skirt was too short, but I do not agree that she should have been publicly embarassed and humiliated and even told to get off the flight. She bought a ticket - she had clothes on. There is no established dress code. If she did cause some inappropriate viewing by the way she sat, sure, a stewardess should have whispered in her ear and given her a blanket. The lecture was completely out of line as well. Every person can find something offensive about someone else - so who defines what is appropiate or moral? The attacks on Kyla and her mother's morals are pitiful. Especially because these people don't even personally KNOW Kyla or her mother so lay off the moral superiority.

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RB, Havertown, PA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:05:17 GMT

I am not sure she should have be asked to leave the plane, however the 'Sharon Stone' leg cross did speak millions. It is not so much the idea of being dressed properly, but more being dressed for the occassion. That is a good night out outfit, outside barbecue, party, travel?? There was not a safety issue, so she could have stayed and covered up as she did. Did the SW ramp supervisor act correctly, hmmm, would her outfit caused extra walking traffic on the plane? Her lawyers comment related to if it was 'Paris'(As in Hilton), they would have given her first class treatment. Ah NO!, but if that is the way you want to present yourself, that is your decision I guess.

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Lindsey Hammond Louisiana — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:05:17 GMT

I think the outfit was cute, but the skirt was way to short because when she sat down the camera had to bleeped out the crotch shot, but I also do not think that airlines have a right to tell you what to wear though. I could see if she had her chest hanging out or something of that nature, but her chest was covered, her stomach was covered, it's just that she had a short skirt, which so many other girls wear at that age. I just think that the airlines had no right to humiliate her like that, they should have no say so in what someone wears, unless certain body parts are hanging out. And to the people that say she knew her skirt was too short, maybe she did but come on this is 2007 not 1960. How many millions of females wear short skirts like that, I myself do not wear short skirts, but i know it is a trend these days.

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Elizabeth Hollinberger — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:06:12 GMT

I think SW Airlines made much ado about nothing, assuming the young woman was wearing panties at the time of the incident in question. Other than her bare legs, the most anyone could have seen would be a flash of fabric. Her outfit was no more revealing than a pair of shorts or a bathing suit, both of which are generally considered appropriate for public consumption in the United States and other western countries where the Taliban don't have a say about women's attire.

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Lisa — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:07:06 GMT

Well, at least when the stewardesses wore their "hot pants", their crotch wasn't on display for everyone to see. Southwest is a very casual company with a casual atomosphere, however, they are very family oriented and, as a mother of two boys, I CERTAINLY do not want to walk on a flight and see some girls crotch
being flahsed all around for my kids to see. She can take that back to Hooters - at least people know what they are walking in to when they go there.

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Stan Prichard, San Mateo, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:07:20 GMT

Apparently current Southwest employees don't recall Southwest's female flight attendants wearing orange hot pant uniforms. Their slogan was "Spreading Love Across Texas" Here is their ad from 1972.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR7JApjgIGw

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Eddie — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:07:22 GMT

WOW..how ignorant can SW be, not only do they show time and time again how rude and inconsiderate they are to passengers on their tv program, now they have to insult them in this way. It was probably some old, fat ugly woman just jealous of how the girl looked.

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James Adams — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:07:26 GMT

Southwest has no image to protect. They established their business as the "Love Airline" because they flew out of Love Field and they hired sexy flight attendants who wore miniskirts way shorter than what this woman had on. And there's nothing unwholesome about Hooters. It's a restaurant, not a brothel. This is nothing but blatant hypocrisy from an airline that established their business by selling sex in the first place.

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Debra Ricci Pawtucket, RI 02860 — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:09:18 GMT

Kala should have respect for any children that were traveling on the same flight. I'm not saying she is a bad person, but I agree that her skirt was way too short. If you wanna work at the foxy lady or hooters then you can wear what u want. Kala if you want a buck I have 1 for you, but if you think you have a law suit here. GET A GOOD LAWYER!

HAVE A GOOD DAY!=]

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Gary, Waco TX. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:09:30 GMT

My opinion is that SW airlines could have handled this with more discretion and consistency. Ms. Ebbert's difficulty in hiding her crotch area when we sat back down during her interview makes me feel that her skirt shouldn't have been so short.

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Kelly, Fort Myers, Florida — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:09:43 GMT

Please. Who made Southwest the fashion police all the sudden? Her skirt might be too short and in general bad taste, but who's going to be looking up her skirt while she's sitting down anyway? While I'm certainly not defending her, I do think there are more important things in life to be concerned with than the length of someone's skirt. Sounds to me like the only person who was offended was the flight attendant who asked her to get off the plane since there has been no mention of passenger complaints about her attire.

Southwest's position on this matter is MORE than hypocritical. Have any of you watched "The Girls Next Door"? Well, 3 of Hugh Heffner's girlfriends fly Southwest all the time (watch the show) and you wouldn't BELIEVE what these girls get to wear on the plane. Makes Kyla's outfit look matronly in comparison.

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Jeff Evans, San Francisco, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:11:23 GMT

I have read many of the comments posted here and what disturbs me most is not the vast opinions on the subject.

What troubles me most is that many people took the opportunity to share your opinion that this girl is unattractive. First, that has nothing to do with the the matter at all and has nothing to do with fair treatment. Second, how would you feel if you went on TV and all people said about you was that you were ugly...how would you feel? Third, who decides what is attractive? What made each of you the expert?

We really need to stop being so hurtful to one another.

Regarding the real issue...they had no right to ask her to change or get off the flight...period. We have all seen clothing on people in public that is less appropriate than what she had on.

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Ellen, Los Angeles, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:11:59 GMT

This gal chose to wear what we call an "almost" skirt. There is almost enough fabric to make it a skirt. I knew there was more to the story than what she wore as she inevitably bent over at some point during the flight...I am sure more people than Southwest found it offensive.

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s fisher Mesa AZ — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:12:02 GMT

Who goes to a doctors appointment dressed like that? Best not to look too close at these issues. There's less here than meets the eye

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Damon Frost, Cincinnati, OH — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:13:33 GMT

I probably wouldn't have a problem if she sat across from me... if I was flying by myself... and drinking... ;-)

Yeah... it was way too short.

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TT Winston-Salem NC — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:14:49 GMT

The outfit is way too revealing but it disturbs me even more that the Mom would approve of her dressing like a hooker.

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FS Oceanside, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:15:40 GMT

Kyla was dressed as most young ladies dress today. However, there is still a lot left to be said on the side of modesty! For a doctor's appointment, not much disrobing to do.

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M Adams, Baltimore, MD — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:16:20 GMT

Southwest now has evidence to show the skirt was too short. Kyla Ebbert should think twice about a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines. The Today show obviously thought the skirt was too short or they would have left the segment as is & not edited it for the 9am timeslot. I think the person who talked to Kyla tried to be descreet & not come out and say she was showing more than she should. Hope all that was seen on the airplane was underware.

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Mary M, Woodbridge, VA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:16:33 GMT

Why a doctor's appointment in Tuson??? What no doctors in San Diego. There's three sides of the story, her's, the flight attendant and the TRUTH. Tried to look at the video again, it was unavailable, INTERESTING.

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Steve Day, Clinton,Tenn. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:16:51 GMT

What was she and her Mom thinking?
Nice outfit for a pole dancing interview.

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Apple Core, San Diego, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:17:24 GMT

Who in the world goes to the doctor dressed in an outfit like that...? I don't think she should have been kicked off the plane but that skirt showed a lot more than it should have... but not until she she sat down and crossed her legs. Some of the outfits girls wear today are absolutely ridiculous. There are middle and highschool age girls wearing crap like this. I don't want to blame parents because it's not always the parents' fault but how do you let your child walk out of the house wearing short skirts and way too tight low riding jeans with their stomachs and whatever else showing? On top of that, why aren't the schools deeming it inappropriate? This topic makes me crazy >_<

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Loretta Yorkville IL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:17:28 GMT

I have read most of the blogs and would like to hear from passengers on the actual plane that she was on.

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Victoria, Las Vegas, Nevada — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:17:34 GMT

I'm a business traveler and commute between Los Angeles and Las Vegas on a regular basis. I'm shocked that SWA made a big deal out of Kyla's short skirt, when in fact the Thursday and Friday flights out of Burbank and Ontario airports are filled with "working girls" dressed in tops with cleavage down to their waists and skirts that made Kyla's look long. When SWA starts to clean up their planes, and ask all the drunk passengers to take later flights, then they can start asking people to dress more professional.
And the lady that complained about the hygiene and not wanting to be the next passenger to sit in Kyla's seat, or have her child sit in the seat, well get real lady. Your kid makes more of a mess than some young lady wearing a mini skirt. Planes are full of hygiene challenged passengers, and slobs all the time. It would be nice to see our society clean up their act, especially when packed into a plane.

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Eliza, San Diego, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:17:35 GMT

I would not wear a skirt that short my self, but I don't think it was cause for complaint. She was flying out of San Diego, I see people wearing less than that every day here. I think she should sue!

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Mary Ann Gindlesperger, Pottstown, PA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:19:00 GMT

You would think if she were so humiliated she would have bought something else to wear for the return flight.
I wonder why she had to go so far for a doctor's appointment?????

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Nita, Wilmington NC — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:20:08 GMT

Right on Sue Singer- I totally agree with you. My husband was in the shower and I was yelling to him, "You just missed it, she showed all of America her crotch!". I would say case closed.

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T. Koch Metamora, IL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:20:57 GMT

I believe the skirt was too short. I dress for comfort when flying and for doctor appointments. I would have been very uncomfortable in that skirt, constantly pulling it down and adjusting. I always tell my daughters it is better to leave some things to the imaginationa than to show it all.

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Phil Anderson, Paducah, KY — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:21:11 GMT

I suspect there is more to this story. Yes, it's the same outfit... but was she wearing a bra and/or panties under it on the plane? I can't imagine anyone questioning the top if she was. The fact NBC chose to blur out her crotch as she sat back down shows what THEY thought about her appearance.

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Donnamaie E. White, PhD — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:24:46 GMT

I think that people not living in 115 degree heat and 80% humidity - don't get the clothing people wear in LA, San Diego, the SouthWest, and islands like Hawaii (where people fly in bikini tops and sometimes the bottoms if not short-shorts). In Florida they conduct everything in bikinis and beachwear! The rest of the nation has a different climate to deal with. Nothing wrong with her outfit - if I looked that good and was younger I'd wear it! She was covered. Period. The pervert who accosted her is another matter and I will check any flight I book in future to make sure he isn't on it! No comment on the supposed "complaint". If there was one. Jealousy has many forms.

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Kaf — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:26:49 GMT

I agree w/most of the comments. I too saw the "crotch" shot when Matt asked her to sit back down....then notable that shot was missing from the next 9a segment on the same. Ok, a "Hooters" interview was the reason for the skirt, not a doctors appt. Geez the skirt was short enough to put in a small purse. I think her Mother defending her as any normal "college" girl dresses was bizarre. At 23, she is no more in college than I am anymore, but rather a "hooters" interview. Yeah, that's exactly what I want my daughter doing at 23.....how commendable. However, SW airlines, I'm sure was aware of the "stupid" choice for clothing waaaaay before she was seated on the plane. I do love how the girl completely disregarded the skirt as the prob, but rather her perfectly fine top. Too funny! You go "Hooters" wannabee.

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Mom of teens — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:29:02 GMT

Had no one called her on her tasteless attire, one or two people would have had to sit 12 inches from her bare thighs for the entire flight. I paid good money for my ticket and I don't want to sit next to that view, and I don't want my 15 year old son sitting next to it either.

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rebecca, pittsburgh, pa — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:29:09 GMT

This is the style of clothing that is sold to young women today. It is not that she was wanting attention. Go into any of the popular stores for young people and the lenght of the shorts and shirts were all really short. Perhaps instead of harassing this young women for wearing what is the style, we should pay better attention to exactly is being sold in stores today and the people who are determining todays young fashion.
Another note is that nothing is said about the fact that underwear is seen on tv and in billboards everywhere at all times (victoria's secert for example) So whats the difference in this case?? Instead of a model or a hollywood starlet we see a normal everyday girl.

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Maria Pappas, Philadelphia, PA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:30:07 GMT

She is a very pretty girl with great legs, but the skirt was too short. If she were to spend her time standing it may be fine. But it became obvious it was too short when she went to sit down, thank goodness she was wearing white under wear.

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Kelly — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:30:26 GMT

As a 24 year old college student who lives in San Diego I completely agree with Ms. Ebbert. It has been in the 90s here in San Diego and over 100 degrees in Arizona, what are you supposed to wear?

Southwest airlines is also the primary airline to Las Vegas from Southern California. I have seen ladies going there for bachelorette parties, exotic dancers, and party goers flying on this supposed "family airline" wearing MUCH less than Ms. Ebbert was wearing. I've even seen people wearing bikini tops. An injustice has been done and Ms. Ebbert deserves a heart-felt apology from Southwest Airlines.

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Arlington, TX — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:30:43 GMT

Does anyone even know if this was really the outfit she had on when she boarded the flight in San Diego? Why hasn't she shared the picture she took of herself with her camera phone so everyone can see what the real issue was?

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Mary Nielsen Lexington Ky — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:31:18 GMT

Kayla,forget any lawsuit. The judge won't want to see your crotch either. You looked cheap.

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Bill Denver, CO — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:31:57 GMT

Southwest airline's response to their inappropriate employee conduct is inappropriate! Kyla's manor of dress is and was not obscene. If someone finds it inappropriate, look away!!! Who made this person (who complained) the ultimate judge on what is or is not appropriate? I feel the employee should be disciplined. The employee is an ambassador of the airline. How he handled the issue discredits the airline and the complaining passenger should refrain from using public transportation if they are so offended.

Kyla, It is my belief that the world is full of A_ _ Ho_ e s. The employee, the complaining passenger as well as Southwest Airlines were inappropriate and are a perfect example of such beliefs!

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benjamin lambert — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:32:31 GMT

This is a great example of what I feel is a huge issue with society, why do these people think there right to wear whatever they feel like trumps EVERYONES right to not be flashed? This girl has, as a lot of society, forgotten that rights and responsibilities go hand in hand. At some point I hope she grows up enough to see that her right to dress like a hooker isn't more important than a business’s right to not provide a service to her. She should have known this, but like a large chunk of today’s me first and totally self centered society, she obviously does not. She’s not the victim, we are. Good for Southwest, I’d have done the same thing.

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Get Real, Stop Complaining, Mind Your Own Business — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:33:37 GMT

You have got to be kidding; People, her skirt was no shorter than any other passengers attire on any given plane trip. I have seen woman who have very little material covering their breasts. Nothing happened to them, except the pilot and co-pilot coming down the aisle to scrutinize. Even some stewardesses, who are off duty, wear revealing outfits on planes. I think Southwest has bigger problems to work on then demeaning a passenger’s outfit. GET REAL PEOPLE -- IF IT OFFENDS YOU THEN DON'T LOOK!!!

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Christina Grayson, Grand Junction CO — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:34:11 GMT

Her skirt was too short. I don't think 'crotch shots' are attractive or appropriate for public display. The airlines was correct in asking her to wear more clothing.

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George A. Koncar — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:34:20 GMT

I believe that most of the other messages said it all, and I hope these comments are used by SW if there is a law suit. If the girl flashed the country when she was trying to be discrete what did she do to a plane full of people? Grow up little girl!

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Susan — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:34:44 GMT

Shame on the Today Show for airing this crap. Girl looking for attention and a quick buck. Let's get some real news stories back on the air. No, most young "ladies" do not dress like this.

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Elizabeth, Charlottesville, VA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:34:44 GMT

I see London! I see France! I see Kyla's underpants!

Her outfit certainly qualifies as "hoochey-mama" in my book, but it is not illegal and should not have been singled out for a lecture by SouthWest Airlines. But it is a shame that looking cheap is considered fashionable.

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George A. Koncar, Zanesville, Ohio — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:34:45 GMT

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Tom, Hot Springs, AR — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:35:27 GMT

What type of Dr. did she go to see in Tucson? I have an idea that it had something to do with the upper half, and nothing to do with the skirt. Kyla owes the apoligies to the Today show, their national audience, Southwest Airlines, and her fellow passengers on the flight. Way too short Kyla, better luck next time!!!!

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Loretta C, Coconut Creek, FL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:36:30 GMT

I guess all the people who posted messages here and the airline employee do not go to any malls in their cities. Just walk through ANY mall in this country and see the inappropriate attire TOO many young people wear. This young woman was dressed stylishly and showed off her beautiful legs. There was NOTHING wrong with what she was wearing. It is offensive to me to walk through a mall and see women who are 200 pounds and more wearing revealing tank tops that show blobs of fat, THAT IS DISGUSTING AND OFFENSIVE.

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Matt, Philadelphia, PA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:37:10 GMT

I think everyone needs to relax. The US has a very high sensitivity to nudity compared to other places. I'm not calling for a country wide nudist movement (though that'd be funny), but there are bigger problems in the world than this girls skirt. For all the time that people are wasting on this issue, including myself by commenting, we might as well put short skirts on the axis of terror.

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Jeff, dallas, tx — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:37:18 GMT

I can just imagine all of the middle-aged housewives in stretchy knit slacks looking at this girl, and applauding Southwest Airlines' actions out of spite more than out of any moral outrage. Face it, ladies...if you could wear that kind of outfit, you would. Get a life.

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DM, Missouri — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:37:48 GMT

This just goes to show what "our" decency values are nowadays. For crying out loud, we have the Playboy bunnies on TV now! I cannot stomach the Viagra commercials let alone the ED commericals and change the channel every time one comes on. I am just glad I do not have small children in my home. Pretty is as pretty does.

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Matilda Lee, Jefferson, Wyoming — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:39:55 GMT

Good heavens everyone, it's a skirt. Get a life.

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Ken, Dallas, Texas — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:40:21 GMT

The question was worded in a way to make Southwest look like the "bad guy".
Was her attire inappropriate? Yes! If NBC had to fuzz out what viewers might see on TV, what other answer could their be? One probably got an eye-full if they were seated on the plane while she walked past. What is even sadder, is that her mother didn't think it looked bad at all. What a country!

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Adrienne Collier — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:40:53 GMT

The airline should have given her the blanket and left it at that. There are more important things for them to worry about when it comes to passengers bringing things on planes.

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Stacy Barr Scottsdale Arizona — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:40:59 GMT

Oh all of you poor people who had to witness a split second crotch shot of undies. It must have been horrible for you. How many times have you watched it again on the internet?
As usual people in other countries will be laughing at the Americans again and their pathetic excuse for morality.

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:42:28 GMT

Well, these comments confirm that the Today show is primarily watched by fat, uptight, sexually repressed people from the midwest.

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Susan — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:42:43 GMT

As someone who works in a school system, I am happy that people are seeing what "the style" is and commenting. I CANNOT believe her mom thinks this is an okay outfit. Even if Kyla is old enough to wear what she wants, too many young girls are going to try to imitate this. If more parents would police their kids, we wouldn't have crotch shots on national television. I don't care if she was wearing her nice clean undies, I don't want to see them.

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Mark Jensen — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:44:06 GMT

Be bold! Live! No regrets!! (But keep the lawyers out of it; companies and their employees make mistakes too.)

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Amber, Somewhere in MN — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:44:08 GMT

What trailor park is she from? Her shirt is fine, which I am completely sure that it was sitting a lot LOWER on the plane. Why look like a **** on national TV, that would make her look bad! Shame of the clothing line for selling things like that. They are more appropriate for dolls not kids. That skirt is a piece of cloth not a piece of clothing. I think she needs some confidence in herself. In looking like that, she's just looking for the wrong guy. Cause honey, who wants to go out with a girl who looks like trash? And shame to your mom...I'm sure she dressed the same in her time, again trailer trash!!!

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Tess Miller, Canton, Illinois — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:44:38 GMT

All I can say is don't dress like a (slob) and expect to be treated like a lady.

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A.J. Ambrose — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:45:20 GMT

I kinda felt sorry for Kyla and then she sat back down and well....

I personally don't think that the airlines have any right to deny people service because of what they wear, but Kyla should also have some pride in herself.

Obviously she likes to show off the fact that she is beautiful, but there is a time and place for that kind of outfit (a nightclub perhaps). Is she not thinking about children who may be flying as well?

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Jaime Foerster, Las Vegas, Nevada — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:46:00 GMT

How could she cross her legs sitting in the seat of an Southwest Airplane...this statement makes me think she is lying. Also the SWA representative probably had a compliant from another customer that they were flashed. When she crossed her legs on the show she practically flashed the TV Audience. It seems that either it is a slow news day or the show has a vendetta against SWA.

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Liz, San Diego, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:46:17 GMT

I think that it is completely unconstitutional and ridiculous to kick Kyla Ebbert of that flight. Since when did we live in a fascist dictatorship?!?! She is completely covered and she is not revealing any "private" areas. If famous people can show up to the Oscars with cleavage and other areas showing, this girl can certainly fly in peace!

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Denise, St. Louis, MO — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:46:30 GMT

Sure the outfit was cute, for a 12 year old whom the skirt may have fit better. The main focus of Matt's comments were her much tooo short skirt, but I'd bet that her top was much lower and the skirt perhaps even higher when she boarded the plane than they were as she appeared on the Today Show. Otherwise, why would she have offered to "pull the sweater closed". As she wore it on the Today Show, the top did not appear in need of being more covered.

Also, there just isn't a decent way to seat oneself on a plane with the limited leg room wearing such a short skirt. Even the act of crossing her legs would have displayed far too much of what she had underneath, and we can only hope she was wearing something underneath. I suspect there were many complaints from other passengers. Even guys who may have thought they'd like to sit near her would have thought otherwise if it were their daughter, girlfriend, or sister. Grow up, show some self-respect, and quit being so desperate for attention!

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Shelly, Glendive, MT — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:47:00 GMT

Kyla's mother should have taught her how to sit properly in a skirt then she might have been able to pull off her "fashionable outfit" without offending anyone.

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PMW, Muskegon Michigan — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:47:17 GMT

For the beach? Yes, with a swimsuit underneath. Out in a public place? No, not enough coverage to be hygienically safe. Mother and Daugher dumb blonde act? Yes. I agree with the airline. Kind of nasty to think about it if you're the next passenger in her seat.

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Dean, San Diego — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:47:33 GMT

I think the people that get on a flight without showering in days is more offensive.

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:48:24 GMT

I'm offended by the sight of visible religious symbols. On my next Southwest Airlines flight, I will complain to the flight attendants that anyone wearing a cross or other religious symbol must cover it up or be removed from the flight. Of course, this will never happen.

Why should your standards for another person's appearance be forced on them, but not mine?

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Angela, Boise Idaho — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:49:00 GMT

Give me a break, is this what America has come to is monitoring (or complaining) what our young people are wearing? Do we have nothing better to do with our lives than cast the first stone? Our children dress the way they do because we have allowed it. If it were anybody else in the spot light (Paris and so many others to count) it wouldn't have been given a second thought. I am disgusted, that we allow this type of dress but then knock an average girl for dressing in style. Yes, I believe that the skirt was short, but what about the fact that the Today show didn't check it out further before they asked her to be on the show (hence the viewers own panty shot)? Southwest has no dress code policy and therefore cannot enforce such an action. They publically humiliated the young lady and should apologize for their representatives actions, it could have been handled in a better manner. (for that matter, I believe that the Today Show did the exact same thing!!) I am a mother of a 14 year old daughter, would I allow her to dress in such a manner? NO!! If she were embarrassed for the manner in which she were dressed, I would have to tell her to get a grip, it was probably her own fault for her lack of judgement. Would I allow her to continue with additional public humiliation by going on a popular national show to complain?? NO!!

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pierre asmar, sacramento, california — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:49:02 GMT

Talk about going back to the Dark Ages!... It never ceases to amaze me at the sheer number of moronic minds living among us and trying to control our daily lives!

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Sarah, New York New York — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:49:50 GMT

I feel for kyla. I have a very similar story about airport security scrutinizing me about what I was wearing. At the time of the incident I had on a long sleeve v-neck camel colored sweater, jeans, and boots. When I went to put my boots back on after passing through security the security lady commented on the way I looked and said that as a young lady "I should know better" . I was mortified and people began to stare at me. I am a young, professional woman in her early thirties and I know how to dress. I know what is appropriate and not. I don't know why strangers feel the need to comment on other peoples attire. I too called my mom crying in the airport because I was so humiliated. I went back to find a manager who only gave me a phone number to call and complain. When I arrived home I did call and complain and the woman I dealt with was very sweet, sorry and proffessional.
I don't believe Kyla wanted attention nor did she want her 15 minutes of fame. I think she just wants the right to wear whatever she wants. She was not going to church, she was on a plane. I would even believe a church would treat her with more respect the SW airlines did. Forget Paris Hilton, if Richard Simmons got on that plane wearing his short shorts not a word would be said.

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Deb, Lockport, IL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:50:03 GMT

I can only assume that she had a gynecologist appointment. She was already ready for the stirrups. I have a 16 year old daughter and NO, not EVERYONE dresses this way. Some people have self respect.

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Ann Obrzut, Ph.D. - Denver, Colorado — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:50:18 GMT

I appreciate the standards that Southwest Airlines tries to maintain with passengers who are inappropriately dressed as was the case with Kyla. She would not have had the humiliated response if she had been appropriately dressed, her inner moral sense informed her reason albiet a little too late. I work as a school psychologist in Denver. I would be embarrassed and censor viewing her dress from all the students I work with pre-school through high school. The sexual message is absolutely advertised with this type of dress. I might say she would not be safe walking in the neigborhood where I work dressed so inappropriately, she would be a sure target for rape. MY PRAISE TO SOUTHWEST AIRLINES!!

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TC, Lincoln, NE — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:50:35 GMT

This is the stupidest thing I have heard of in a while. Have you not ever been to the beach? She had underwear on. I realize this is a flight and not the beach but, there was nothing showing. I have seen just as much in my office when someone drops something at their desk and I didn't send them home for it. Grow up pilgrims. This is not the middle east.

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Margaret W, Richmond, VA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:50:41 GMT

The question seems to be: Is this appropriate attire for flying? The answer is no; the skirt is way too short. Instead, she should have worn Bermuda shorts, trousers, or even jeans. I'm now thinking she was seeking attention. She knew her skirt was inappropriate and should have had better judgment.

Should she have been taken off the plane? Yes, if she was showing her crotch (as evidenced by the above comments). Also, if you noticed, she pulled down her skirt during the interview. Granted the girl is attractive, but that is no excuse for her dress. That is the problem with people today. They don't have any decency in their dress anymore.

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Sheryl Smith, Wyoming, Michigan — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:51:18 GMT

I am absolutely appalled that the mother thought there was nothing wrong with what her daughter was wearing. That speaks volumes here. Look at the picture. Look at her skirt, compared to her hand. That skirt was no more than eight inches long. She had to pull it down to her hips just to get it to where it was. And, when she sat down, she wasn't sitting on the skirt at all. I definitely would not want to sit where she had just sat. She should have been taught how to dress ten years ago. But, obviously, the mother didn't care. Can you imagine where that skirt must have come on the plane? She might just as well have taken it off. Good for the person that spoke up on that plane. And good for Southwest Airlines. We need more people to speak up about this kind of obscenity.

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Teresa — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:51:37 GMT

I agree with others who have spoken to say that yes it too sexy. It shows to much of the area that a young lady should not show to any one. I believe that in years to come she might be a little embarrassed. I can remember when my daughter was doing some growing up I wish I would have seen with eyes I have today. Mom it`s your ablitie to teach your daughter to have integrity for her self. If I had my young grandson I would be up set by that as well.

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Summer, Tuscaloosa, Alabama — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:53:11 GMT

Was her skirt so short that she should be asked to leave the plane? No, as long as she didn't pull a Britney. Did it show poor judgment and a lack of class on her part? Yes, there's a time and a place for all types of clothing but a crowded airplane is not the place for a mini skirt and most classy mature women know this.

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Joan Butler Spokane WA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:53:23 GMT

This gal wanted attention and boy did Today give it to her!! Matt was way off base on defending her as he did. Wanna bet next she will have a Playboy offer?
Just what her mother wanted---

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Virginia Pritchett, Fort Worth, Texas — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:53:27 GMT

Of all the witch hunting, ignorant things for an airline to do. i personally dress very conservatively and I think there is nothing wrong at all with what Kyla had on. This is a family airline, she was told? Kids can turn on the TV and go walking down the street and see a hell of a lot worse than What Kyla had on. I hope the airlinds loses its shirt in a lawsuit over this incident. I live in Texas. Southwest is a Texas based airline, This is just one of many complete stupidities to emerge from Texas, about a year ago the alcohol and beverage control people in Dallas were going to bars and hotels and arresting people who had too much to drink when they were not driving, had called a cab, were going to stsy in a htoel overnight. the Texas tourist business almost lost its butt over this incident that the Texas Alcohol, beverage Control Board pulled. People called from all over the world canceling vacation plans due to this. TABC had to back off and apologix Lets hope Southwest Airlines kicks its butt kicked royally over this incident. The stewardness responsible for sqealing on Kyla probabvly wished she lokked as good as Kyla in the dress, If it was a mal Stewardess, he was just an asshole. I have called Southwest airlines this morning and put in a complaint about this stupidity. I told them i hope they lose their butt over this assinine thing they did. dont fly Southweat.

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SW, Washington, DC — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:53:27 GMT

Yes, her skirt was too short and inappropriate for the situation. However, I'd much rather see her than the obese men (and women) who think it's perfectly acceptable to fly in tank tops & shorts. Why not cover them or better yet, keep them off the flight and out of the airport entirely? A sweaty, hairy guy in a tank top is just as offensive to me as some people find this outfit.

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n.piktel, Grayslake, Illinois — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:54:25 GMT

The blurred out crotch shot says it all!! That was disgusting to watch this morning. I don't understand the need to wear clothing that does not fit your body. If I were her I would be embarresed and would not show the outfit again on live T.V. She should be thanking the airline for not kicking her of for indecent exposure.

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CB Dallas Texas — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:54:59 GMT

With young and old females wearing thongs and T-backs showing off their tramp stamps these days. So a young woman gets on the plane with a Extremely short skirt but however has on a very lovely and tastefully pair of cotton white drawers. So what's the big deal she can't shows off her womanhood. I can't really see what the big deal is and that is why America is so up tight.
Don't you people have anything better to do but be the fashion police. Go America and voluntary someplace like a soup line for the homeless or just try and be nice to one another instead of being a prude and so called fashion police. I believe an orphan or a fatherless child could use more attention than some of these attention grabbing idiots.

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S. Durdin, Los Angeles,m CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:55:23 GMT

Have you ever noticed in public waiting rooms, etc. a chair with a smear stain in the center? Guess what that might be? The fluids/discharge, perspiration, etc. from the vaginal area of a women wearing a shirt that is too short. Yes it is true! Think about it. The shorter skirts do not cover your crotch area sufficiently to avoid such occurrences. When seated the roundness of the buttocks expands causing the skirt length to shorten. By the time you sit down there is nothing between your exposed buttocks and the seat cover particularly when a women wears scanty underwear. Simply it is unsanitary, and quite frankly disgusting that the women who wear such skirt lengths have not though about this. I applaud Southwest Airlines for protecting their customers in face of the many precautions they have to take to avoid infecting passengers. When will we ever get our heads out of the sand?

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Scott — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:55:53 GMT

Yeah, I personally can't imagine too many things more offensive that flashing ones underwear. What's next, bralessness with nipples showing through the fabric? Putting silicone into breasts to make them appear larger? Dying hair to fake everyone into believing you actually don't have grey? I'm at a loss for words here.

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George Austin,Tx — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:56:29 GMT

Southwest shame on you. The women was nicely dressed. I guess she was too much of a threat to your over-the-hill dried up looking staff who I suspect are also posting those stupid blogs against her.

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John, Atlanta,GA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:56:48 GMT

OOPS! Pull up the shirt where it is designed to be worn and take off the panties and I can imagine what she was showing. Guess she won't be needing the lawyer after all.
Interesting how NBC edited the first interview when it was repeated later in the show.

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Greg, St Louis — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:56:57 GMT

No passenger on that plane would have had the same vantage point as the camera on TV. To have seen the crotch shot on the plane, you would have had to be sitting on the floor right in front of her. While I do not believe this outfit was in good taste, and I would forbid my daughters from wearing it, the airline was too harsh. They should have discreetly informed her that if she didn't cover up with a blanket during the flight, she would not be allowed to remain on the plane. They didn't give her that option until well after an embarassing lecture from an airline drone. Sorry, but the airlines have a lot of nerve lecturing anyone about anything. I'm not defending her choice of attire, just criticizing the airlines poor handling of the situation.

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R. Imboden, Elizabethton, TN — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:57:36 GMT

Hooray for the airlines! Why was this even a story? Most definitely she deserved to be removed from others having to "put up with" her. Did she have underwear on while traveling? If she felt so humiliated, why did she not change clothes before boarding again? She got what she wanted....on t-v...not only once but TWICE! I'm also disappointed in the Today Show.

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Jane Doe — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:58:19 GMT

During this mornings show, I did see her undergarment when she sat down. To her credit she did cross her legs, but the peep show was already performed. At least she was warring a undergarment, unlike Britney or Paris. I guess if you are mentioned in a sentence with either one of those girls, your doing something inappropriate. Even though her skirt was to short, I do not believe the air lines had the right to threaten her with removal from the plane. No dress code policy, no grounds for removal.

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John, Bellevue, WA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:58:20 GMT

QFT, If NBC needs to blur out her crotch because her panties are showing, then it's obviously not an appropriate peice of wardrobe.

Personlly, I applaud SW airlines for taking a stand against the slutty and morally reprehensable clothing that the youth are wearing these days. I hope next time they boot off a male with his pants so loose you can see his underwear.

Don't want to be treated like a dime-store-whore?
Then don't dress as a dime-store-whore!

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Barbara Authenrieth, Amarillo, Texas — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:58:33 GMT

Sharon Stone want a be? I too, am elated that Southwest asked her to change her skirt. I wouldn't want my children seeing any exposed womans crotch area. Nasty, since we all know, what goes on, down in that area. It is ashame she OR her Mother doesn't see the problem in wearing this skirt.Her Mother said, had she seen a problem, she would have told her daughter to change. What kind of morals has this mother taught her daughter? It looks like not the right ones.All this girl wants is ATTENTION, and the wrong kind of attention, on top of that.LAW SUIT? I wish I could sit on that jury or be the judge!!!!! She wouldn't get a dime or an apology.

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Pat Grooms, El Paso, Texas — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:58:58 GMT

This outfit is misrepresented by the girl. Her skirt was at "crotch level", you could tell she had pulled it down to cover up. And her tank top was pulled down to skirt level. I bet she was showing more skin around her waist and her crotch area was exposed. "What happens at Hooters should stay at Hooters". I will still fly Southwest and I feel that they should not have let this woman board. This girl is just seeking and getting public opinion so they can sue. I say Boo Hoo, go home and put some clothes on, you perv.

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A. Buxton, Bellefontaine, OH — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:59:36 GMT

Where do all you bloggers get off with " she is not so pretty anyway "...........you are missing the point ......this is not about KYLA but her MOTHER who can not wear that type of clothing and exploits her daughter to hide her own insecurities...whose idea to hire the attorney? howl publicly? The MOTHER who just should have advised her daughter to dress more appropriately when traveling ( can this mom not read or watch a news program, beautiful young girls murdered and missing each day by strangers )......hopefully that MOTHER will realize the humiliation she has brought to her daughter, fire the attorney and be grateful she was not sexually assaulted or worse. Kyla, hold your head high and get on with your life. This will be a wonderful story for your grandchildren when you are an educated and highly successful woman!
And shame on you Southwest for not being discreet when another passenger complained.

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Scott, Fontana, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:00:00 GMT

What a tramp! Yes she should be thrown off, and her mother, I have 3 daughters and I would never let them dress like that!

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VM, Cape Coral, FL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:00:53 GMT

I did see the original broadcast and you couldn't help but seeing her crotch. If you are a daily viewer, you could tell Matt was uncomfortable. As phobic as he is with hygiene, I doubt he would want to sit on the seat after her without having it disinfected. Whether she crossed her legs or not, she was still exposing her rear. I am sure as most women, she more than likely was wearing a thong and probably gave other passengers a show, they did not appreciate. There is a time and a place for everything, and not everyone cares to see so much skin in a confined area for whatever amount of time the flight took. I do beleive the tank top was probably a bit lower and the skirt a bit higher. I agree with others that if she was so offended, she should have gotten a pair of sweats or shorts at the airport to fly back.
I am so sorry that the mom, as an adult, did not have the sense to tell her daughter that she was not dressed appropriately for a flight. And yes flight attendants did were shorty shorts, but they were not exposing their underware or showing off private areas. The lawyer, well, I guess he also needs attention, or he is the stereotype we think of looking to make a buck. Kyla, one syle of clothing doesn't fit every event, learn to dress, and you will then receive positive attention and not be made a fool of. Thank you SW for trying to deal with the problem which other paying customers had issue with.

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Christine P, , Portales, New Mexico — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:01:27 GMT

I have called Southwest Airlines and told them i hope they lose their butts in a lawsuit and business due to this inane, witch hunting stupidity that they pulled. One can turn on the TV, walk down the street and see a heck of a lot worse than what this woman had on. I dress very conservatively but think Kyla was wrongly demeaned for her attire. Dont fly Southwest, the witch hunt airlines with policies straight out of the witch burning days in salem, Masschusetts.

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Tonia, Las Vegas, NV — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:01:41 GMT

I am sure that when she boarded the plane she was showing more cleavage, tummy, and but. But while planning to ring up a payday for dressing like a slut, she chose to manipulate the clothing to seem innocient. JOKE JOKE JOKE I understand her mother wanting to stand behind her daughter but she also should teach her that you dress like a slut, you have to be willing to be taught by someone else as to what is right, since mom is perfectly willing to have a "Paris like" trophy daughter. DUMB DUMB MOM

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Jennifer, Denver, Colorado — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:01:55 GMT

As a college coed, I feel that yes the skirt is too short for my own taste, but this is the average everyday where for most young females on campus. Southwest had no right to ask her to leave considering they do not have a dress code therefore can not enforce one. Also I think that many are forgetting that in an airplane there are seats in front of you unless the person in front of her was turned in their chair to gawk at her no one would be getting a crotch shot like America did today.The issue is not of what she looks like or what she had on (I have seen people travel with less on)but Southwest did not have the right to do what they did.

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Teresa Schlittenhart Hazelton, ND — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:03:40 GMT

I am absolutely shocked that this is even an issue. I have a daughter the same age and Kyla is dressed no different than my daughter and her friends dress. I think that people need to "quit thinking" so much.

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Will Schmidt, Jacksonville, FL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:04:28 GMT

Let me get this straight - Southwest will ban an woman who's clothing may be a bit revealing but won't ban the 350lb obese person wedged into the seat next to you that smells like a dirty sock? This country is going down fast thanks to this politically correct garbage. You've lost me for life SouthWest airlines. Shame on you!

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Brynda Lake Odessa, MI — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:04:44 GMT

Wow I had thought about not writing until I seen the second part of the show and they didn't show all of the interview. I was going along with this girl until I seen her sit down and seen.... How ever I do blame some of the people that make these clothes and put them on the market in the first place. They certainly don't realize what they are putting out there for kids. I was glad to hear that she did get her flight then and she made it to her doctor's app. But maybe she will realize when she has her own daughter some day that just maybe it was a little to risky for an airplane.

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Jan, Atlanta, GA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:04:55 GMT

Yes, Too Short! I saw the initial take of this interview and was shocked that Kyla thought her skirt was an appropriate length especially when she sat down and we had to view her underwear. She claims she had her legs crossed on the flight but I don't think there's enough leg room to cross your legs on a Southwest flight. Her mom said it's what all the college age girls are wearing but do we really want our children doing what "all the other kids are doing?"

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Paul Murray — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:05:56 GMT

For Southwest to take this action, there would have to have been complaints from other passengers. The airline that I work for would have done the same thing only if another passenger had complained. This explains why she did not have the same experience when she departed Tucson.

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Nicole Hale, Wichita Falls, Texas — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:06:27 GMT

It seems that there is a consensus that the shirt was fine and the skirt was TOO SHORT! I believe the manner in which the airline handled it was wrong. To humiliate anyone in that manner, should be held accountable. The stewardess tried to be professional and suggest that the "whole outfit" was inappropriate as to avoid any problems such as what is arising now. The customer service rep was the one who made this ugly. If that would have been my daughter, I would have agreed that the skirt was too short. If I had been on that flight with my 12 yr old daughter and my husband and saw what I saw on the show this morning... I would have definitely complained and been offended. Maybe there should be some sort of dress code. I dont care if your from California or the bible belt, the way you dress expresses something about your personality and to me... the shirt was fine, cleavage is ok as long as you are not hanging out, but that skirt just screams TRASHY! I love flying Southwest and if this manner would have been handled before this woman boarded, this probably would not have been on the Today show. Mat Lauer did an awesome job interviewing this woman when he suggested that anyone coming down the isle of the plane may possibly be exposed. Even being a man and maybe noticing her nice figure...went straight to the problem. Good job Mat and Kudos to the stewardess of Southwest.

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Amanda W., Richmond, VA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:06:28 GMT

Hey, it's a free country...isn't it? I've never seen a dress code in the small print of my plane ticket, and I fly a lot. You don't have to like her outfit (I personally do), but you do have to respect her right to wear it. I also find it hilarious that the network would blur her underpants, yet runs underwear ads where people frolic around in nothing but!

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James Fogarty — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:09:31 GMT

From some of the things that I read it wasn't so much the outfit as to how she was wearing it. The top was pulled down way too low, and the skirt was hiked up too high, and she was asked to pull the neck line up, and the skirt down.

I think you people at NBC need to locate the person who complained and find out that information.

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Jerry Hil, Indianapolis, IN — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:09:31 GMT

Southwest will, I'm sure, send this girl and the Today Show a nice gift basket for allowing the potential future-plaintiff to make their case for them on National Television by giving us a crotch-shot flash in the outfit in question. Southwest probably had no business making that kind of an issue out of it unless it was lewd, but if that kind of show or worse (depending on the presence or lack thereof of underwear) happened on the plane someone might have (no pun intended) got their panties in a twist. Wasn't that a LAWYER sitting there on the couch with them - how he let that happen is beyond me. Can you say FIRED?

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Sarah Szuminski, San Antonio, Texas — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:09:39 GMT

While I do agree that her outfit was inappropriate to wear on a flight, and I also agree that Southwest could have handled the incident with much more tact, I'm much more concerned to read some of the viewer comments on this page.

No one is "asking for trouble" in any way that they dress, especially a college-age girl who is just dressing in the way that she and all of her friends do and have done for years, probably. To comment that "no one wears a skirt that short unless they WANT everyone to see what's underneath" is inaccurate and extremely concerning. As a young woman who recently entered the workplace, I have been shocked and saddened to learn how oversexed everything out here in the "real world" is. When I was a few years younger and wore short shorts and tank tops, I did so because I thought they were cute or because it was summer, not because I was "looking for trouble" or wanting people to think I was sexy.

For anyone who is looking at this girl and commenting that she is "trash" or a "whore" or "asking for trouble" is really revealing more about their own overly-sexual view of the world.

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mom to haley — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:11:19 GMT

I watched the episode as well from the beginning and where they clouded out when she sat and then edited it out later in the show. That is extremely deceptive. I think what she was wearing was inappropriate and that a customer or many costumers complained to someone who could address the issue. I would have given her a blanket and told her she needed to cover it up. An example for me would be going out to a restaurant and other guests letting their children run around the place and completely ignore them and allow the behavior. I have a small child and would never allow that. Instead of me addressing the issue directly with the parents I have approached management to fix the situation. Anyhow this woman has gotten her 15 minutes of fame. I just saw a commercial for the news here in Houston and it had her in it. I don't think she is owed anything. Next story please!

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Ashley R., St. Joe MI — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:11:27 GMT

Well, reading through most all of your comments I got two feelings. One that most of you sound jealous yourself, and that is the main reason you think her skirt is too short. Two that even if her skirt was inappropriate that Southwest did not have the right to approach her, due to the fact that there was not a guideline set prior to the incident.

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Sarah, Lafayette, IN — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:11:35 GMT

I don't see anything wrong with her outfit... like her Mom said, she isn't dressed any different than other girls her age. If she were doing something else besides flying, then yes, it would be inappropriate. As for the moms on here who are complaining, your children will see worse things by watching TV and movies, getting online, or playing video games. When you take them to the mall they can potentially see girls dressed in mini-skirts and tight shirts. It's fashion; that's it. An airline cannot tell you what to wear while on their flight. This is America... would you rather see women have to cover up from head-to-toe when in public like other countries??

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Ginny , Lansing, MI — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:11:47 GMT

How do we know what she said she was wearing is the truth. I have a feeling that the undershirt was either not there or it was pulled way up to reveal alot more of the rest of the body including the breasts. And also we got quite a view when she sat down. She knew what she was doing and her mother also. So please spare us the spoiled brat stories .

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Effie, Los Angeles, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:12:17 GMT

I have teen age girls, I ask them to wear booty shorts underneath very short skirts. No matter how careful you are getting in and out of seats, you still see alot.

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Ann A., Philadelphia, PA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:12:35 GMT

Regardless of any opinions about her clothing choices, with no dress code in place can SW even do anything about her attire?
Additionally, if other customers complain, can they really kick her off the flight? She did pay to be there just like everyone else.
Where will the line be drawn if this is allowed -- i.e. someone who doesn't like your hairstyle could complain and get you kicked out of a restuarant!? That's absurd.

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MJohnson, York, PA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:12:38 GMT

The fact that she is a "Hooters" girl, speaks volumes. She obviously enjoys attention and has no class. There was not a thing wrong with the top of the outfit, then she ruined it by wrapping a 6inch swath of white denim around her rear! A much more tasteful choice of skirt for that ensemble would have been one that hit about mid-thigh. Did anyone else think the skirt looked like it was cut? "Fashionably frayed" hemline? Looks kinda jagged and uneven to me. I'd be interested to see how long before Hef is calling her to do a spread in Playboy...

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Jeff C, St. Louis, MO — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:13:06 GMT

Matt,

I hope you and/or the producers get a cut from this woman's future Playboy pictorial! Make sure you follow-up with viewers on the date of the publication. I echo the sentiments of the other bloggers who mention the "blacking out" of the picture as she sat back down. As for the purported crime, Southwest was in the wrong for dressing this woman down, pardon the pun, in front of the other passengers.

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dw, Scottsdale, AZ — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:13:15 GMT

My understanding is that she was NOT excluded from the flight, she was not confronted in public, & she returned on the same flight. Anyone can see that is impossible to wear a skirt so short without revealing what's under it. I live in the U.S. where families have lost their children in Iraq, some children cannot get to school because they have no transportation, 18,000 people are killed by drunk drivers every year. The story about this young woman and her desire to file a lawsuit is an embarrassment to a country with so many courageous people who survive REAL problems.

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EZ, San Diego, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:13:19 GMT

All Kyla needed was an ankle bracelet with a heart charm inscribed "The best things in life are free!"

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Leee Law, Southport, NC — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:14:05 GMT

TODAY needs to re-word the question (it does not apply). Nothing sexy about it. Too revealing? Of course. And for Matt saying "Lets play Devils Advocate..was skirt too short?" Give me a break. you were Devil's Advocate on the other side. turning so tabloid-like. And for the airline..PLEASE don't come up with a dress code!!! Common sense & better judgement is the way to go- America needs to use that! WILL BE SURE TO FLY SOUTHWEST.

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Gary, Victoria, Canada — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:14:34 GMT

If she was my daughter I would not have put her on that show. There would have been no need. Really after catching the crotch shot my daughter would have been sent to change her attire. I really do not want kids on a family flight to see that.

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Ashley B., St. Joe MI — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:14:54 GMT

Ok people, please unless her skirt was after her knee then if she sat down unlady like no matter how long or short the skirt was you would see her stuff. The skirt was fine!

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Kathleen Sears, Elon, NC — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:15:06 GMT

I am pleased at the outrage that NBC edited the "crotch" shot in the second airing of the segment.
I wonder why that was done. To support the young lady, or for decency?

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Marlyn Bean, Fullerton, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:15:24 GMT

Matt didn't say whether or not another passenger(s) complained about her attire. I feel she may have been inapropriately dressed for any occasion. Her mom said she looked just like other college students. Does that make it appropriate? She was obviously looking for attention.

Marilyn - Fullerton, CA

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d, yakima, wa — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:16:20 GMT

i applaud you, southwest air, for taking the initiative and asking the young woman to adjust her clothing ... i see no one mentioned in their posting that her tank top was also too low and she was asked to raise it ... i fly my grandchildren on southwest all the time and am glad your airline sees fit to uphold modesty *rules* ... also, on the today show a woman, who calls herself a feminist, alluded to men dressing like that but not being asked to change -- who has ever seen a man with shorts so short his, ummm, his *private part* was hanging out?

thank you, southwest for doing the right thing ... i support you and will continue to .....

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Beth Havlik, Boise, Idaho — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:17:02 GMT

The mom is just asking for her daughter to be raped and murdered if she approves of the crotch revealing skirt. That girl dreeses like slut and I would not want my sons seeing that.

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Scott Brooks, Tulsa, Ok. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:17:17 GMT

I don't have a problem with what the young lady was wearing. What I have a problem with is the person or persons who complained. Does that mean that I, as a passenger of Sounthwest Airlines, can be offended by overweight people or people with screaming babies and have them evicted from a flight? Sounds reasonable.

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Steven Schwartz, temecula,ca — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:19:59 GMT

When you dress like a slut why would you be surprised that" everyone was staring at you?" I noticed that the camera never focused on her crossed legs. To the mom, not every girl in San Diego dresses like a hooker!!!!!!!!!!!!

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RON LAS VEGAS, NV — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:22:13 GMT

MATT, CAN YOU SEE THE CROTCH SHOT. MAYBE THE MOTHER NEEDS TO SIT ACROSS FROM HER DAUGHTER PRIOR TO MAKING A PUBLIC CASE OUT OF HER DAUGHTER'S INAPPRIOPRIATE CLOTHING CHOICES. OH, I GUESS MAKING A PUBLIC CASE GETS HER ATTENTION STARVED DAUGHTER ON THE TODAY SHOW!!! SHAME ON THE TODAY SHOW FOR THE CHEAP "HOOTER GIRL" SHOWCASE WHERE WE ALL GOT TO SEE HER CROTCH AND I CAN BET THAT HER TOP WAS PULLED DOWN ON THE FLIGHT SHOWING MORE OF THAT PLASTIC CLEAVAGE AND THE TOP WAS MORE THAN LIKELY SHIFTED UP SO THAT ALL COULD SEE HER TUMMY IN HER LOW RIDING SKIRT. WAY TO GO SOUTHWEST AIRLINE!!!!!! SHE CAN SELL HER GOODIES SOMEWHERE ELSE BUT NOT ON THE FLIGHT WITH MY FAMILY.

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michelle whittaker — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:22:57 GMT

skirt way too short.

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Sean, Torrington CT — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:23:35 GMT

Isn't this 'The land of the free' or did my community lie to me as I grew up?

She isn't hurting anyone, if you don't like it, don't look.

I hope she sues the hell out of that airline. Prudish moralizers, who almost always come from the under-achieving portions of our nation, need to sit down and shut up.

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Cookie, Buffalo, NY — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:23:43 GMT

Look how low she is wearing that 'skirt'...I was watching the show live, and we got the undies shot when she sat back down! The fact that NBC blurred it out on later broadcasts certainly answers the question of 'is this outfit appropriate?' NOT!!

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Stephanie Paulin, Berea, KY — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:23:53 GMT

I appreciate the actions of the airline steward. I personally would've complained about her outfit. I always travel with my two young children. I am certain that Kyla was too revealing in anything other than the standing position. In a skirt that short bending or reaching (to the overhead compartment) would’ve shown her underwear or lack there of.
The airline employee was simply addressing a concern brought forth by ANOTHER PASSENGER. If Kyla doesn't like the attention that her choice in dress has gotten her, perhaps she should reconsider her choices. Even though there is a listed dress code on Southwest, some things are common sense. I have an expectation as a passenger not to be exposed to other passengers undergarments or bottoms. I applaud the Southwest employee and hope that Kyla learns to wear appropriate attire.

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Tim, Cheboygan, Mich — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:24:04 GMT

Maybe Kyla gave someone on the plane a crotch shot. I noticed the second airing of the interview the crotch shot was edited out. Obviously the Today Show felt it was inappropriate for morning television, maybe someone on the plane felt it was equally inappropriate.

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Renee, Orange County, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:24:05 GMT

Does anyone find it ironic that Southwest flight attendants used to be called "Sky Hookers" back in the day because of the hot pants and knee length high heeled go go boots they used to have to wear as their uniform?
As a former South West flight attendant, I find this story ridiculous and hypocritical to the "enth" degree! If this girl had been 5'2", flat chested and slightly overweight, she would have just been dismissed as dressing her age. Because she is attractive and has a beautiful figure, she draws attention no matter what.
To Keith, the flight attendant: Leave the girls alone and focus on getting your drinks out!

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Victorua SLC UT — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:24:17 GMT

Where do we draw the line? If a Black or Hispanic man came on the plane with his pants hanging down the back to reveal his entire rear end every man would applaud him being kicked off. This woman wanted attention (hello-she works at HOOTERS!) but when she got attention she cried "poor me." I really don't want to see her crotch. Her mom needs to take some parenting lessons and HOORAY for Southwest.

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a.d. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:24:23 GMT

Discrimination at it's best! What is our world comming to? Yes, I think the lawyer should make SouthWest pay dearly for hiring ignorant people who think they can impose their small minded beliefs or for that matter those of a complaining customer on unsuspecting customers at their will - had there been a policy that ALL customers are aware of the situation would be different - the lawyer is right, had Paris Hilton boarded that plane the man would have escorted her to her seat!!! Don't let them give you free flights for life make them pay cash and fly another airline with it ;-) ... as a mom with a 22yr old son i'd suggest she wear her skirt a bit longer and give the guys something to think about ... afterall they won't bring you home to meet me ... even though i'm pretty liberal GOOD LUCK

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Mother of three beautiful and smart girls — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:24:39 GMT

Everybody watching National TV got to see her panties -- obviously quite inappropriate. Mom, shame on you for not teaching your daughter to value herself more as a person and less as a body.

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E. Young, Farmington Hills, MI — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:25:25 GMT

I guess her skirt was appropriate attire for airline travel, but not for network television. The "shot" of her white underwear which we all saw during the first airing, was "conveniently" cut from the second airing of the interview. Personally, I prefer Matt Lauer's face on my TV screen instead of this young woman's underwear; however, I don't appreciate slanted network news.

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Renee Brown, North Pole, Alaska — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:25:50 GMT

Personally I think that SW should not have any say in how you are dressed. Giving where she lives that is appropriate dress. People are to sensitive these days.

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Anonymous — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:26:52 GMT

I must say that I know this 'woman' from high school and she used to dress the exact same way back then. The fact of the matter is, she has/had a horrible temper and may have been causing a scene herself. All in all, the skirt is too short and she should have used better judgement on what's OK to fly in... obviously, if your panties show when you sit down, maybe you shouldn't buy the skirt. If the cameraman blurred out your visible panties on TV, nice to know you just made a fool out of yourself on National Television. The airlines were right to ask her to leave. It was embarassing enough to see her underwear back in high school.

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Bernice; Anchorage, Ak — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:27:35 GMT

I think what she wore on Today was more appropriate than what I see other young girls using today in real life and on tv. If SouthWest thought it in-appropriate why did they sell her the ticket? Was she being set up to be made an example out of? I don't know, but I do know that I did not see the crotch area on the play back cause I did not look, I guess if you don't want to see it don't look. I don't make it a habit to look at peoples crotch so I guess that is why I was not offended. To each there own I guess, you want to see it "Look" if not "Don't Look"

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Spring, Hartford, CT — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:28:01 GMT

As a flight attendant, this story made me laugh. I have seen my share of cleavage, butt cracks and other parts of the body that are pretty easy to cover just as long as you buy the right sized clothing. This story is a perfect example of not leaving well enough alone. I thought it was pretty funny that the main point she was trying to prove by going on national television (with her loud mouth mom and "lawyer") was effectively a "told you so" for Southwest Airlines. How embarassing!!! I would have loved to have witnessed the moment when the lawyer found out that Miss Kayla flashed the entire country. He probably gathered up his paperwork, shook the hand of the mother, said good luck, and rescheduled his flight home so he wouldn't have to sit with the lovely ladies.

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KW Central Ohio — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:28:12 GMT

I don't think that there was anything at all wrong with the top. She wasn't showing anything, no cleavage or anything like that. As for her top being tight.....well, I would much rather see it tight and covered up then tight and too short on someone with a big nasty pudgy belly sticking out under it like so many people like to wear! UGH!!! The skirt....well, it is cute if the girl never has to sit down. I saw the live feed this morning and the undies flash did not help her case at all! If you are going to complain about what someone says about what you are wearing.........make sure it isn't revealing anything that no one else should see. Or DON'T COMPLAIN about what they say!!!! Come on girls....get a grip here!

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Darla, Reston VA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:28:29 GMT

The outfit being inappropriate or not, the situation was handled badly. Between the recent incident on a Continental flight where a mother and her baby were thrown off and this incident with Southwest Airlines and a scantily clad young woman, it seems we are seeing flight attendants that are a bit control happy and unable to handle certain situations appropriately. I am not likely to fly either airline due to the fact that their employees seem unable to appropriately deal with even the most nonthreatening and minuscule situations.

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Renee Brown, North Pole, Alaska — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:29:03 GMT

People,,, At least she was wearing underwear. The seats in airplanes are so close together you have to either be looking very hard or just a pervert to notice a pantie shot. Seriously get over it. There are a lot of better things to concentrate over. Like Adults killing their children in cars.... Let's give that a blog and see how many angry people we can muster up. This is stupid.

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Mike — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:29:32 GMT

What's even worse is her mom sitting next to her saying "nope, this outfit is fine!". As a dad of two daughters I would be mortified to see one of them wearing a skirt like this out in public. Bottom line, someone saw something and complained. They are making it out that this is Southwest's issue when really Southwest was responding to the complaint of another passenger. While she may have been embarassed by the talking to she received, she should have been more embarassed getting on the plane knowing that her skirt was the equivalent of a free peep show.

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H Marshall — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:29:49 GMT

Congradulations Today Show! Give the producer of this segment a raise. I am sure your ratings for this segment put the show way ahead in the ratings. That said, are you kidding me!!!!! Did you see her skirt or lack there of?? Where has our concept of what is appropriate clothing gone? What type of attention was she hoping for when she got dressed. I am SURE that every conscious male that saw her had a comment or somewhat degrading thought about her. Speaking as a parent - I do not care what the other kids are wearing - my children learned an know to drees so as to convey self-estem and respect for oneself and others around you!!

Take the case to a jury trial SW. If you lose our society is in worse shape than I thought.

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Betty Baldwin — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:29:50 GMT

#1 Is this really news??? All of the Morning "news" shows have gone to entertainment and sensationalism topics. #2 I think the kids (not all) are dressing like they have forgotten to put all their clothes on. #3 I think this is just rubbish - and these people are looking for a good law suit. #4 Good for Southwest Airlines.

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jamie Frier — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:30:02 GMT

Dont fly Southwest. the Airline who belives this is the 14th century instead of the yeear 2007. I have called Southwest and complained to them over this unbelievably intrusive act that they did. This girls clothes were not offensive. Shame on them. BOYCOTT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES. Anyone who think this girl's attire is out of place is just jealous.-Thanks- Jamie in Dallas Texas Texas

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Johnattan, Hollywood, FL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:30:20 GMT

How Inappropriate it is to fly the way you wish to go dressed this days? I've seen women wearing shorter skirts and what? Is there a dress code by which you have to abide in order to fly in South West Airlines? I consider this discrimination. It is up to her to feel and look sexy and BTW, if the flight attendant feels bad or with remorse, better go to a gym and feel herself fine instead of complaining against other women. Let people dress the way they want. Was the skirt short? yes, quite a bit but that what it is for?

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cc — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:30:41 GMT

shes not very attractive so she decides to get attention a different way. so what if they had to blur out a crotch shot? that happens all the time!! to those who say this is inapproiate wear, youre just jealous cuz you dont have the slim body to pull this off

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Jennifer Culp, Anderson, IN — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:30:42 GMT

Hey, nice undies! I agree with one of the other people the airplane attendents weren't complaining proably another passenger! I have 4 kids and wish people would be more respectful!. I was on a flight yesterday and when the flight landed someone got on the phone and started reapeatedly using the f-word. If it had been at the beginning of the flight I would have complained. Good going southwest! So honey, don't were such short skirts if you don't want noticed! I want to know what kind of meeting you were going to dressed like that; that you did not have time to get something more apprioate.

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Go SW — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:30:45 GMT

I've flown SW. Always a pleasant trip. As for this outfit, it is not appropriate for public transportation. I actually wouldn't allow my daughter out of the house looking that way, but I suppose this girl is an adult and can choose to dress like a hooker if she wishes to get that kind of attention. For those who object to the SW decision and will choose to fly with another carrier - good!! I'll keep flying SW and you can take your business to Hooker Air.

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Ken B., Santa Cruz, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:30:46 GMT

Thank you! As the father of two girls trying to teach them modesty in today's world I am grateful for the help. Southwest is now my airline.

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Mara Leonard — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:32:20 GMT

Today..you blew it. You gave tacit approval to a mode of dress that is tasteless and offensive. You have given license to our young girls to continue emulating a truly tasteless way of dressing. The yound lady's skirt was all of 6 inches long and rested over her pubic area. What kind of mother condones this inapropriate manner of dress ...and for traveling? Shame on all of Mom. And you Matt, shame on you for adopting such a lame tone when addressing this issue. Why didn't you just ask her why SHE WAS NOT concnerend about revealing so much especially when she sat down. Is this the way she dresses in class? It may be OK for HOOTERS but in a public setting....in a classroom, a jury pool, etc....grossly inapropriate. Where did she learn protocol? From watching Britney Spears? And once again, MOM...where are you? All of this and not to mention the hygiene issue. Now I wonder why women are so offended by being considered sex objects???

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Cindy, Winter Park, Fl. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:32:29 GMT

As a mother of a young adult daughter - if you can see your underwear as you sit down then it's toooooo short - all of your viewing audience could see her underwear.

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Frank Rizzo, South Florida — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:33:00 GMT

And jetblue get's criticized for being a gay friendly airline, please, not after this incident on SWA. Also, I guess you people have never flown the SWA Burbank to Vegas flight, full of scantily dressed strippers going to work for the weekend. geez. Ms Ebbert was dressed much better than the girls on the music videos your kids watch.

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Niki, Williamston, SC — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:33:29 GMT

Why does Matt lauer start this interview referring to somethign being too SEXY? This is not sexy. This is nasty disrespectful distasteful and horrible inappropriate. Yes, i saw her underwear on the video clip. I can see her butt as she sits on the sofa throughout the interview. And the fact that the attorney had to interject PARIS HILTON into the defense is very telling.

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Dee, West Palm Beach, FL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:33:40 GMT

I saw the original broadcast I wasn't shocked until she sat back down. The skirt is too short and too tight. I also wonder if she was wearing any underwear the day of the flight. I think if SW were to give her a blanket and asked her nicely to put over her legs what would she have done.

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Lisa, Dallas, Texas — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:33:53 GMT

If you can see under her skirt on TV then it was too short on the plane.

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Molly Ogorzaly Austin, Texas — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:35:05 GMT

My husband and I were almost snorting coffee over the bedsheets as the "victim" tried to sit down and the network blurred her crotch! If we were being turned into unwitting voyeurs when she'd arranged the "same items of clothing" as unprovocatively as possible, one can almost imagine what prompted the steward to speak to her. For someone who was so obviously seeking attention I think Dr. Phil sez it best, "Choose the behavior, choose the consequences".

Undoubtedly, the steward received complaints and was trying to address them. I have NEVER found the crew to be that concerned with passenger idiosyncracies unless they are a perceived threat or there are specific passenger complaints.

We are such a nation of cry babies! She has every right to wear that in the privacy of her home but if she's exposing herself to fellow customers who might be offended then the steward is compelled to take some (albeit clumsy) action.

One question I wish had been answered was, "How much underwear, if any, was she wearing then? It's understandable that Matt might not feel comfortable asking that(too bad Meredith wasn't brought in for this), but it could be incredibly relevant.

I feel sorry for all of us. I'm sure you would prefer to cover more serious news and we'd prefer to see more of it. IMHO: Just one suggestion less time for teasers and telling us what we're going to see. Half the time it never comes up before we have to leave for work and we start our day being frustrated. Not a great way to build viewer loyalty.

Don't worry about us, we've been watching you for over 27 years! It's become a tradition in fact. My husband brings me coffee in bed and we set up a picnic to which pets and children are invited. We're fairly well traveled and so we've kept up that practice even in far flung parts of the world whenever we had electricity and satellite t.v. It was like a way of keeping contact with home.

We've watched the hard news erod eto more and more soft news (some of which we've really enjoyed) but now, true newshounds that we are, we have
to get up at 6 a.m. to watch a half hour on bbc to get the world news we crave. When the Today show comes on afterwards and goes on for 3 hours we are always amazed at what news you haven't had time to cover.

Just a suggestion. A local station actually shows a digital schedule of when stories are going to air and it's incredibly helpful for scheduling when you are going to jump in the shower, etc.. Talk about customer service (where this letter began!)

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Karmen, North Carolina — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:35:28 GMT

I am a young 32 and have always been taught that you dress appropriately when traveling. I have 3 children, one a teenage girl, and frankly I don't want my daughter looking like every other 23 year old college student, nor would I ever defend that outfit with the comment that she wears less as a waitress at Hooters! Kudos to SW for taking a stand. This is probably the same girl that can't understand why men treat her like a piece of meat. Southwest is definitely a family airline. My child was abducted for ten months. When he was found on the other side of the country, and I was unable to fly for medical reasons, they were the only airline that was willing to help. They allowed both of my parents to travel to pick him up charging them only a quarter of the lowest fare we could fine and no charge for my son on the return flight. That is a family centered airline!

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Put some pants on — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:36:12 GMT

Holy cow! What kind of doctor was she going to?! When I was growing up you didn't dress that way to go to the doctor let alone get on a plane (or a bus, or a train). Actually, I can't think of anywhere a skirt that short is appropriate except perhaps "the street corner" Okay, maybe the beach. But a plane isn't the beach. The doctor's office isn't the beach. Hot weather is not a call for everyone to dress like...that... Nice call Mom! Bring your daughter on national television looking like that - sheesh!

She's not going to get far with an "emotional trauma" claim if she got back on the plane dressed exactly the same way.

Hats off to Southwest, keep up the good work!! There has to be a line. Not having a dress code leaves it up to their discretion, and this time they got it right.

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Roch Ducey, Urbana, IL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:36:18 GMT

Not exactly to my taste and, frankly, I would squirm if I saw my daughters or nieces wearing that outfit... but hey, when did Soutwest Airlines become Air Taliban??... as far as the brief exposure during the video is concerned, to achieve that same degree of relevation on the airplane, she would have had to point her toes at the overhead storage compartment!

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Mary, Savannah GA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:36:19 GMT

Southwest is absurd! No, she should not have been asked to leave the plane and humiliated. Keith made the call to kick her off? Did Keith consult the "dress-code manual?" Oh, right, there is not one. And she was allowed on her return flight without any questions asked. I think Southwest should concentrate on serious issues. We all need to be less concerned with what others are wearing, stop judging and be kind.

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Joanna, Manchester, NH — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:36:28 GMT

It's just a bad outfit. All that white makes it look like her torso is 3 ft long. Why not wear a nice pair of jeans? Obviously she wanted to get noticed. I don't understand why women feel the need to parade around in outfits that push the limit. It's how you feel about yourself, and who you are inside, that's important; not what you look like. She's the same person in a pair of sweatpants, t-shirt and no make-up as she is in that outfit. I still don't think it was worth humiliating her and practically kicking her off the plane; they should have had a discreet conversation with her before she got on the plane and then given her a blanket.

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mary jackson — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:38:58 GMT

At first I thought she looked like every other young girl until she sat down! The gentleman that was there with them said that if it was Paris Hilton the airline would be offering her drinks, and that part didn't show on the second segment (I don't think). But that was a key statement, and part of the celebrity obsessed problem in this country. Just because Paris Hilton would do it doesn't make it a good thing for anyone else. She should not be a role model and Kyla's mother should not want her daughter anyplace besides a beach or a party dressed like that.

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Joan Day, Layton, UT — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:39:01 GMT

There is no way this young woman could have been wear under panties with that outfit. The waist band of the skirt was at her hip & thigh joint. Panties of any kind would have shown through her long tight top. The sight is disgusting and the thought of the sanitation issues is abhorrent.

Three cheers for Southwest. We will fly with them every chance we get. As a private corporation, they have the right to set rules and limit passangers as is prudent; Which, doesn't mean they are prudes, but smart business people.

But shame on NBC for making the young woman look like a victim of discrimination! Here skirt was inappropriate for public display.

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P. L. Murphy OKC, OK — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:39:04 GMT

Southwest Airlines needs to fire that flight attentant he was way out of line. If a employee of a airline had told me that I would have reported him or her when I reached my destination and filed a complaint with the airline and then I would have made damn sure I would follow it up with legal counsel. They (airlines) cannot tell you what you cannot wear, they may suggest what you might wear but they as hell cannot humliate and embarrass you the way this young lady was by the flight attendant.

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Nicole, Saint Marys, GA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:39:21 GMT

She's a skuzzy girl who wanted attention, got it (although not the way she wanted it), and now has gotten her 15 min on national tv. Can we all move on to bigger issues....PLEASE??!!

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Melinda A. Lowery, Long Beach, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:39:24 GMT

I am a 51 year old mother (and high school teacher) of a 27 year old son, (college graduate serving in the navy) and a 23 year old daughter (second year law student). My daughter has traveled all around the world, and she has never dressed like the young woman on the show. She has too much respect for herself and other people. I find it interesting that the woman on the show did not want to be noticed, that outfit would definitely be noticed. The lawyer mentioned that Paris Hilton would have been welcomed on the plane. That is not the point! I am frankly tired of this anything goes attitude. I miss decency, and frankly surprised that this was a feature on the Today Show. There are so many more important issues. It is strange that on the same show there was a feature on body image. Young ladies and gentlemen need to respect their bodies and dress appropriately. I think that if one is in a public venue one needs to respect them selves and other people, and dress in a non provactive manner. To the young woman's mother, I never used the excuse that everyone else is doing something as my barometer of what was decent or correct for my children.

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Brian Giles, San Diego. CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:39:49 GMT

If you think that is bad try taking the 9pm flight from San Diego to Las Vegas on any given weekend. It would be a complete sausagefest on the plane because they would have to kick every stripper and hooker off the plane going to Vegas to work for the weekened. Her outfit is tame in comparison to what you can see on those flights.

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A SW regular, Austin, TX — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:40:17 GMT

Couple of people have already commented about the FA's on Southwest wearing very short Hot Pants in the early days. What I haven't seen mention is that Southwest founder and CEO Herb Kelleher MANDATED that all FA's wear the hot pants (who btw, were ALL female because for the first ten years of service SW only hired female attendants.) And you can bet he only hired those that would look good in hot pants!

I'll agree the skirt was not tasteful, but you can't just make up the rules or dress code as you go. Had she not been wearing underwear, I can certainly see an issue. Then again, the only thing in front of here is either a bulk head or the seat in front of here, so geez, who's going to get a show?

Clearly SW mishandled this one. Chalk another one up to bad customer service.

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M. Small, Charlotte, NC — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:40:19 GMT

It doesn't matter if the girl was embarrased, humilated or even devastated. The fact is that Southwest is a company that owns the planes, not a public government-owned facility. It would be censorship and if the government decided that the skirt was too short. However, since it is a separate entity, it's just good common sense.

Southwest can decide what is appropriate for its jets.

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S V, Springfield, ma — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:40:47 GMT

Her skirt was a lil on the hoochie side. Her top wasn't bad all, al though she had a lot of white going on in that outfit.I still don't think they should have tried to kick her off the plane, but who knows what kind of under garments she had under the clothes that when she was on the plane. The airline may have spoke to her because she could have offended other passangers, and made them uncomfertable, but other than that if she wants to wear whorey clothes, and attract that kind of attention thats her buisness.

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Ellen Kiltau, Akron, Ohio — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:41:24 GMT

I saw the today show interview. I didn't think it was inappropriate until she stood up and then tried to sit down. You could see between her legs all the way to her underwear. Her attorney making a comparison to Paris Hilton is a joke. Paris is not a role model.

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K. H., Santa Maria, Ca. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:41:48 GMT

Not on the flight one has to wonder, was she crossing & uncrossing her legs with enthusiasm to give continuous exposure? Not likely. One brief "show", though inapporpriate, does not warrant the resulting action of the airline. We all barely fit in the airplane as it is, there's hardly room for a show from a short skirt. Without a dress code, the Southwest should not be able to do what they did. Either way, discreetly (not walking her up to the front then dicussing it above the slightest wisper) offering a blanket would ahve been MUCH better. The Southwest flight attendant was clearly innappropriate when handling this - and therefore Southwest should have apologized - if they are going to be judgmental .. without a dress code policy in place. I am displeased that this episode was aired twice. Once was enough. And to then edit out the "crotch shot" as mentioned by others - a rather relevant part. Is this reporting news as it is, or twisting it to suit? All that said - in my opinion, a skirt is too short if you cannot move easily without showing undergarments - so, if Southwest is going to put a dress code in place please include low-rise jeans on women (that often show the top of undwear, or a thong that then looks like some kind of puppet show), boys with the WAISTBAND of jeans not at the WAIST and just underwear coving their backsides, let's look at the cleavage issue as well. With these "fashion" trends mentioned - why isn't Southwest addressing this very common, frequent occurance with each and every customer? I will not fly Southwest, and I'm a bit dissappointed with The Today Show (sadly because it has been my favorite morning show for 20 years).

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Tim Anderson Hot Springs, Ar — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:41:50 GMT

This girl is obviously a Paris Hilton wannabe. Her
skirt was defintely too short, to the point that the camera man actually blurred the shot of her sitting down. I'm betting that when she was on that plane, she didn't have on underpants or else was wearing a dental floss thong. They also mentioned
her top. She claimed to have offered to hold her sweater shut so as not to offend. I expect she was only wearing the sweater on the airline and did not have the cute little white frock that was underneath the sweater that we seen on the Today show. If it was a daughter of mine , I would be too embarassed to even mention the incident , much less getting on national TV and showing my A-- as well as my daughters A-- for all the world to see.

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brittany,alabama — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:42:12 GMT

I am an 18 year old female and wear clothes similar to this. But the skirt was way tooooo SHORT! If you dress like that you are only looking for attention for all wrong reasons. The poor girl isn't pretty and clearly feels that she must dress inappropriately to receive attention. You also could clearly see that her skirt was pulled way down to make it longer. Even when she sat down after "showing" her outfit (with the skirt pulled down as far as possible) her panties were still visible! Im sure when she left her house to fly that day her skirt was at her hips at least, making it much shorter.

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Susan Foran, Fort Collins, Colorado — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:42:26 GMT

How sad. Kyla Ebberts 15 minutes of fame was a crotch shot on national T.V. Her mom must be so proud. It's admirable that Southwest defended family values over a current fashion fad, and I'm sorry - Paris Hilton...we are all aware of her morals & values. Kyla was so humiliated & embarrassed that she continued to wear the same outfit. Thank you to the Today Show for refocusing our attention that the majority of the American people appreciate our freedom to make good & bad choices, the consequences of those choices, and the intelligence to know the difference.

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Jim Harrison, Dallas, Texas — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:42:57 GMT

Her mother cannot see her daughters uderwear, as did millions of people on your show but she does see a chance to SUE and TRY tomake free money. (she better hope I am not on the jury). Southwest Airlines is a class act for their decision.

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t landis, north carolina — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:43:46 GMT

kyla is certainly not a modest young woman and i was shocked her mom thought her dress was appropriate for an airline flight. i would not have wanted my daughter going out dressed like kyla. she is a lovely young woman, but has a lot to learn yet. all that being said, i find it laugh out loud funny that an airline who dressed their stews in hotpants and halters and whose advertising tag line for years was "we really move our tails for you" has the nerve to refuse service to anyone other than lady godiva. thanks, southwest airlines, for a good laugh.

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Sarah Campbell, Titusville, PA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:44:11 GMT

No, her outfit is not fine, and I think it is about time that others start to stand up and say something about it. I am sure that the other customers could see as much as the rest of the viewing audience just saw and I don't believe that we should expect to see that much of any complete stranger on an airplane, TV or any other public encounter.
-She claimed that she was so upset because of the attendants' questioning her, saying "I felt like everyone was staring at me". Of course they were, that is exactly what she wanted in the first place (by dressing that way), but now she is blaming someone else because she is finally being questioned and having to question herself.
-Personal responsibility involves taking into consideration the rights of those around us. This situation had nothing to do with airline dress codes, but rather the comfort of the majority of the other customers. This woman is just trying to capitalize on an opportunity to get a larger audience than she normally has. I do hope her efforts to do this (including her financial agenda) are not supported.

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Traci G — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:44:47 GMT

I used to fly SWA. I think I will ban them. It seems like to me she was picked out and harrassed due to being attractive.
If that would have been me. I wouldn't have been allowed on the flight due to the 3 kinds of hell I would have raised.

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Doubt it — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:45:56 GMT

I doubt she had a doctors appointment at all. That is just a pretty useful excuse, since the airline isn't going to risk a health issue, and would let her stay on the plane. Don't they have doctors in San Diego? What a liar. And the skirt was too short for a plane trip.

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Daniel — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:45:59 GMT

For every one that will stop flying with South West there will be more that will make this company their primary. Without hurting the family or the girl herself the fact is she was dressed inappropriate and I am glad they acted that way. I feel sorry that TODAY SHOW would try to defend her and convince people that she was ok without knowing in details what happened on the plane. By the way my question is how much longer can her skirt be....

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Susan Sasso Amargosa Valley NV. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:46:01 GMT

I do not think that the skirt she was wareing was inappropriate I live in Nevada and I am a hostess in a bordelo and I have given some of the working ladies rides to the airport in Las Vegas and to be honest some of the working ladies had a lot less on then the young woman that was on your show.

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SWA frequent flyer, pa — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:46:11 GMT

I fly SW allll the time, I have seen many ppl dressed similar to her. If they were shorts would there be an issue? just something to think about...
did she deserve the treatment, NO but she definetly wasn't going unoticed by anybody wearing clothes like that ... she was asking for attention, but got more than she bargained for.

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Kenya Simon — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:46:12 GMT

I am absolutley outraged and disgusted by not only SW Airlines, but the comments on this page. I think maybe all the adults and PARENTS should look in their own and their daughter's closet and see what they wear everyday. She probably got that skirt at The Gap to be honest. She carried herself very well on this interview, and it's time for people to MIND THEIR OWN BUSINESS. She was not effecting ANYONE else on that flight, period. Also, this online article as well as the interview with Matt was completely biased and unprofessional. "This morning, Matt interviewed Kyla Ebbert, a 23-year-old college student who works as a waitress at Hooters." What does the fact that she works at Hooters have ANYTHING to do with this subject!? Obviously The Today Show already made up their mind on this story and I think just humilated her even more. Go to ANY city, beach, or mall and you will see TONS of girls wearing that EXACT SKIRT that are HALF HER AGE. She is an adult, and she's not nude so leave her alone. I thought she handled the situation very well, b/c I would have been livid.

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Jim Harrison, Dallas, Texas — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:46:34 GMT

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D.B. Wayne,NJ. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:46:54 GMT

I am a petite 40 something woman who likes to wear skirts (NOT THAT SHORT) When I sit down I sit like a lady "LEGS TOGETHER & TO THE SIDE"

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Von Nielson — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:46:57 GMT

Are you kidding me. This passenger looked clean, well groomed and dressed in a nice outfit. I would not mind sitting next to Kyla. Yes it was a bit short but nothing that you don't see every day, even in professional work environments.

Southwest should worry about the sloppy passenger who looks like they just left the construction site and jumped on the plane. I have sat next to persons who had not bathed, were in dirty clothing and looked like they were going to work on an old car in the garage. If southwest is going to set standards they should start with things like taking a shower or brushing teeth. Maybe requiring a tee shirt with no holes in it or not allowing a 200 lb woman.man in short shorts. Given the amount of legroom and the giant seat that starts 2" from my knees,I doubt anyone could have seen her panties unless they were really trying. I would probably not encourage my daughter wear that outfit but if she had I would not have made a big deal about it. Given the outfits I see every day this was nothing. A pretty well groomed girl in a short skirt is the last thing Southwest should worry about. In fact the first thing they should do is show their own flight attendents how to use an iron. Sometimes they look as sloppy as the passengers.

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Traci G. Madison Ind. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:47:14 GMT

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Rhonda, Louisiana — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:47:32 GMT

My opinion is the skirt is WAY too short! Even when she is in the standing position you can almost see her who-who. When she was in the sitting position(as she was crossing her legs) you could see her white panties...by the way, thank you for wearing them and thank you TODAY for censoring it. It doesn't matter if she was on a short flight, she should have worn a longer skirt or even a skort. I don't think the airline should have caused a scene. They could have just given her a blanket to cover her legs with.

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Monica, Houston, Texas — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:48:06 GMT

Opinions on dress aside, the overriding factor in favor of Southwest is that this young lady was not denied boarding. She completed her trip; made the important appointment; and returned home safely. Her safe transport was the extent of Southwest's obligation to her. And, yes, there are acceptable and less acceptable standards of exposure and conduct that apply generally to individuals in any public venue. NBC proved that when they covered the exposure of the young lady's private area when she sat down. Southwest was responsible for serving the needs and interests of everyone on that airplane. That she felt embarrassed to be questioned on the appropriateness of her attire is not newsworthy, nor is it grounds for legal action. Perhaps an apology for causing her to feel embarrassed is in order. However, at the end of the day, her civil rights were not impacted...only her pride.

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Mike Burnett, Las Vegas — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:48:07 GMT

I think having an "undecided" law suit decision is now foiled due to her white undies being shown to the public over MSNBC. You know the lawyer was seeking some public support before deciding.

I don’t think SW should have asked her to leave but then again, when she sat down on the airplane and they saw her undies like I did, they probably freaked and thought damage control. When she crossed her legs all I saw was upper thighs and part hips…a little too much for a commercial airplane but ok for a rapper video. I’m willing to bet with SW seats I could see her undies all the way from the cockpit of the plane not to mention male fliers who could routinely look back from several rows ahead of her for a peak.

I applaud SW on their efforts to make people respectable in appearance on an airline. HOWEVER, they should have just given her a blanket to cover her legs and left it at that. Should they give an apology…they probably should. I’ve seen people get sued for far less, I’d hate to see prices go up because of a mini-mini skirt $5Mill judgment.

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Renee, Orange County, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:48:55 GMT

I used to work as a flight attendant for Southwest just a few years ago and I'll tell you that the Friday afternoon flights from Burbank to Vegas were usually filled with the "exotic dancers" on their way to work. They were dressed WAY more suggestively than this girl and no one ever complained, nor were any of them EVER asked to leave the plane or catch another flight.
If someone else's attire makes your uncomfortable, don't look at them. Simple as that.

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PC, San Diego CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:49:05 GMT

Yes, I agree she probably wanted the attention. However, I seriously doubt that she contacted the Today show and requested an interview. Keep in mind, as a "Hooters" girl, she is especially accustomed to wearing skimpy clothing in a "normal" situation. People, PLEASE! OPEN YOUR EYES and look around you!! At least half of the girls in most public high schools are wearing this same type of fashion, not to mention college girls and the majority of females in any beach city. While this doesn't make it right, it also doesn't warrant the "Shock" when it happens to be noticed and/or pointed out! In todays world, (no pun intended!) decency is in the eye of the beholder. As for the view of her panties...what's the difference between panties and bikini bottoms? Why is it acceptable to wear string bikinis and thongs on a public, "Family" beach or pool and not anywhere else?
Finally, to those who were "offended" by the way she dressed...
LOOK THE OTHER WAY!
oh and by the way, your kids don't care about seeing underwear or boobs unless you tell them that those things are naughty.

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Janet — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:49:30 GMT

what next ! Hey you have to many tatoos get off the plane, you have to many body piercings get off the plane, we do not like your hair do get off the plane, you are to ugly get off the plane. I think her skirt was short but hey she has long legs and she can wear stuff like that. Her shirts are the in style! She should sue big time! Maybe the airlines should think of ways to improve their customer sevice!!! Time to boycott Southwest!!!!!

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Trish Thompson, San Diego, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:50:12 GMT

Mothers. . . PLEASE teach your daughters how NOT to look like prostitutes in public!!! Living in southern california, I'm horrified on a daily basis, as I see young girls and young women barely covered. Where's the sense of decorum in our society today with young people? Kyla Ebbert's mother should be mortified at her daughter's choice of attire. I applaud Southwest's actions. And, to the women on The Today Show who thought that Kyla's attire was not inappropriate for a plane trip. . . shame on you! You're old enough to know better!

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Stephanie Highfield, Snyder, Texas — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:50:26 GMT

While Ms. Ebbert was so embarassed on her flight, she chose to wear that same outfit on the Today show, showing millions what color underwear she had on this morning. I don't believe she acutually put into consideration the view other passengers would have as they put up their luggage (clevage area) nor as they walked up the aisle (crotch area). It was very obvious that another passenger had a complaint, rightfully so, and the flight attendant had to do something about it according to company policy. I would really like to know what the other passengers on the flight saw and thought. Ms. Ebbert is old enough to know better; and to know what is good attention and bad attention. If NBC had to block out her underwear shot, then by all means, it was inappropriate. Not only did she embarrass herself on a flight, she has just opened herself up to millions of people in the country and around the world. Sometimes growing up is hard. Learn the lesson and next time she goes shopping, make sure everything is covered up while you stand AND sit.

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Sylvia, Tucson AZ — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:50:52 GMT

Thanks to the internet I would have missed the full story. Those of us who get the delayed broadcast got to see the edited version, and it wasn't until I read the blogs that I decided to go back and look at the live version of the interview.

I wish the airline, or whoever expressed the concern, had taken a picture or video of what 'they' saw. I have a feeling that what we saw on national TV, with the benefit of hindsight from the Ebbert family and their lawyer, is not quite what was witnessed by those on flight that day.

Possibly by just sitting down and getting up at the Dr.'s office she provided that same blocked-out view to the other patients.

Dress-code appropriateness tends to be relative. She just needs to figure out, like the rest of us, when that is.

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KP, North Carolina — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:55:08 GMT

The fact that many of you are addressing the need for a dress code explains why we see the inappropriate outfits we do. Come on people, where is common sense in today's world. Do we really need a specific dress code to realize that flashing your crotch and behind in public is inappropriate?

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Angela, Hartford, CT — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:56:06 GMT

Yes, the skirt is way too short. However, without a dress code in place the airline should not have told her to get off the plane nor should the flight attendant have talked to her on the plane - should have been done in a more private setting. If my daughter wore something this revealing I would have told her to cover more of her legs. You can almost see her behind when she's sitting down and clearly can see her underwear when she sits down. She really is making a fool out of herself by going on TV to discuss this.

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Simone,Seattle,Wa — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:57:33 GMT

Oh please people...don't we have better things to do with our time than this. So what? She was dressed scantily, yes, but what do you expect in a 100 degree weather? For God's sake, she's a Hooter's girl. She wasn't harming any one on the plane..so what is the big deal??Everyone nowadays is so extreme about being PC,it's ridiculous. If this happened in Europe,no one would have said a thing. Get your head out of your butts people amd grow up!!!Oh and for the reverend with the previous blog..you shouldn't say anything when your beliefs dictate that it's OK that child molestation existes in the church and that is some how OK becuase your a priest...shame on you!!

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B. San Diego — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:57:34 GMT

I dont even see what the problem is. Yes she was dressed like a tasteless example of white trash from the waist down, but she was allowed to stay on the flight. What is the problem? She made her flight and got where she wanted to be on time.

If you dress like a whore expect to be treated as such.

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missy fort myers florida — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:58:02 GMT

She looked like a tramp. What descent young girl would get on a plane looking like that! How uncomfortable to have to squeeze her legs togther for a flight. We arent talking going to the beach. This is a typical stunt to get publicity and probably file a lawsuit with the way society is today. A hooetrs girl to boot says it all she is by no means a wholesome college girl.

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Tracey - Greenville, SC — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:58:13 GMT

In the segment on Today, the one in which we did see Kyla's undies, Matt alluded to the fact that another passenger brought the outfit to the attention of the airline staff. 1) GOOD: that passenger who complained, 2) GOOD: the airline staff for acting on the issue 3) BAD: the mother who didn't have a problem with her daughter's waaaay too revealing outfit; 4) BAD: the girl for not having more respect for her own body, 5) WORST: the current clothing manufacturers and designers who think showing off undies either above or below the "plumber's crack," is at all acceptable. It isn't. Please stop showing fashions that dehumanize our girls. NOW!

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Jean-Pierre, Chicago, IL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:58:50 GMT

I hope that South West looks this site over for some information if the lawsuit continues. I saw this story on your show this morning and noticed that South West Airlines may have seen the same thing the TV station did when she returned to sit down after showing her outfit to Matt and the viewers. They blurred out her crotch due to her skirt being so short. It’s obvious that when she is facing forward, if her legs aren’t crossed all the time, that her skirt would be showing off her underwear. This was in public, not Hooters for work. It’s obviously censored for a reason on TV, so I’m sure the airlines saw the same thing and acted in the same manner. Let’s keep this simple and to the point. The skirt was too short for the flight. I mean if her skirt was too short for “air-time” on TV, I’d understand South West thinking it was too short for their passengers to Tucson.

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Lianne Carlson, Spokane, WA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:59:06 GMT

It is not a wonder that Europeans think we are degenerate slobs. Her mother states she looks like any other college girl in San Diego. I am a mother of two young adult women. I am not a prude. But I often wonder why women continue to dress like they are trying to sell themselves. It is clear with the media attention and a lawyer on board that it has become a money issue. This is wrong on so many levels. If a customer complained on SW and the flight attendant didn't address it, there might be a lawsuit. Why as a people are we so fragile and blameless for our actions. I have seen this so often where women dress to get attention and once they do they scream foul. I wish our young females would validate themselves through their accomplishments instead of their bodies and sexiness. So much for womens lib.This girl will undoubtedly become a D lister on some cheesey reality show and have her picture slapped all over the scab magazines. This would be a dream come true for a Hooters girl. I would have a little more compassion if a lawyer wasn't brought on board. This is what our American society has become. The home of the lawsuits and blameless.

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CS, Cincinnati Ohio — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:00:08 GMT

I think the skirt was extremely too short for airline travel, or train travel, or bus travel. If she had to "pull it down" to make it appropriate and it was still that short, just what WAS covered prior to her fixing it?

When Southwest Airline attendents wore the hot pants at least their "nether regions" were covered. The difference between hot PANTS and a skirt that short (or any skirt) is the presence of pant legs and a seam that joins them together.

I imagine that people got a show everytime she raised her arms above waist level, bent forward even the slightest amount, and definitely when she sat down or stood up. She and her mother need a lesson in ettiquette.

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Ann-Marie Whitfield, Kenneaw, GA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:00:52 GMT

I've seen several of the responses comparing Kyla's super-short skirt to "hot pants" of the 70's. Please remember that in any pair of shorts, the crotch area would still be covered. It wasn't covered in that barely-there skirt she had on! I'm still amazed that she's 23 years old and her mommy is involved in this at all! Where was mommy dearest when you got dressed that morning? Grow up, Kyla! And whether you're Paris, Lindsay, Britney or Kyla, I can describe the look in one word: TRASHY!

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Charles Boyer, Raleigh NC — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:01:00 GMT

Perhaps when airlines learn how to deliver customers to their contracted destinations on time, with their luggage (which they treat better than passengers anyway) should they embark on performing the role of fashion police. As to the woman's skirt being so short that she "flashed" her crotch, what saw it? The seatback in front of her?

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Beth, Anaheim, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:01:02 GMT

I will proudly continue to fly Southwest. It is too bad that her so-called mother should have taught her daughter to dress more appropriately in public. I agree with many others in that she likely pulled her extremely short skirt down for the show. Even so, she still gave a shot to the audience. This sleeze just wants attention. If she does file a lawsuit, I certainly hope Southwest fights it to the very end. STAND YOUR GROUND SOUTHWEST, WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!

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RW, Pittsburgh, PA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:01:11 GMT

You all have got to be kidding me. Yes the skirt was short for traveling, but if you are going to be up in arms about the brief underwear shot she gave, the you all should really be complaining about all of the Victoria Secret commercials on all the networks.

The Today show made it even look worse by blocking the view out, making it appear to the viewing public like "Oh my she flashed everyone". Every Playtex commercial, Victoria Secret Commercial, Yoplait "itsy bitsy tweenie weenie bikini Commercial, any body wash commercial, and etc. I'm sure you all can think of more that should be blurred. Stop worrying about everybody else.

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Rosalie Poway CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:01:15 GMT

Matt,
Kala's outfit was completely appropriate! She's 23yrs old, attractive, has a beautiful figure and wears the outfit very well. I feel she was harassed and humiliated unnecessarily. Even before I saw the outfit this morning, on your show, I felt that whatever she had on was not the opinion of the airline. The outfit is mild compared to what my expectations were.
If I showed up in that outfit at 52yrs. old and 30lbs. overweight, that would be far more inappropriate.

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joe boston mass — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:01:19 GMT

She is by no means a Paris like her attorney try to use as an example. Even Paris has a little more brains than a Hooters girl. She is not a innocent college girl. She should be thrown off because they are independly owned business and have the right to make rules and she is looking to set up for a lawsuit or would not go on tv. She looks like a slut and needs to stick to serving beer!

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Jennifer Kaler Mayfield,KY — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:01:19 GMT

Ohhh,she works for Hooters. (Don`t remember them mentioning that on air)Well that explains her attire.She should definitely save it for her job. I have to agree with others that said all she wanted was attention. DUH? It does make you think when you sit in a public seat (airline,movies,etc.)about who has sat there before you.YUK! And of course the crotch shot,who couldn`t have noticed that.(I have teenage boys,glad they were at school)Boy are we hurting for newsworthy stories!

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Patrick, Cary, IL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:01:30 GMT

Airline thinks her outfit was too revealing. Today Show brings her on and has to use Video Editing to blur "revealing parts". Is there any question then? The Today Show proved it for all of us.

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DA, Shallotte NC — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:01:56 GMT

I am alarmed at how air lines are letting the employees of their company humiliate the the customers. This young lady's skirt, is fine. She's over 18, The person that took her out of her seat should have been repremanded, he should issue a public apology as well as United. She should have a free travel ticket from the air line for the ignorance of the employee.
You people are so right if your Daughter is age range from 5-18 make a stand. Don't allow it. She made a mistake sitting with the cameras on her. She's an adult they should not have treated her this way. You would not want it to happen to you.

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JNA, Pocatello, Idaho — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:02:16 GMT

I am astonished Mr. Lauer and "Today" wasted the amount of air time they did on this self-absorbed, painfully vacuous girl, her idiot mother, and (In case there was any doubt this is America) her lawyer. Good grief.
"Too Sexy To Fly" uh...no. Too dumb to fly, or not enough taste and class to fly...maybe.

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Sarah, Las Vegas — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:03:49 GMT

This happened to me a couple of years back with the southwest airline. I was wearing jeans and a camisole sweater combo from Bebe. The sweater set is meant to be open as it has beading on the camisole. I was flying alone and waiting to be seated as an attendent came up to me in front of everyone and said that I would need to button up my sweater prior to boarding the plane. I was find with doing so, but the humiliation she put me through was horrible because everyone heard the conversation. I felt that if there is a dress code all passengers should be privy to it to avoid these circumstances. Or at least be discreet about it. I apparently had too much cleavage showing for a passenger's taste, but honestly...if I were an older woman in my 40's traveling with my husband...would I have been treated the same way? I doubt it! I did not file a complaint because I was too embarassed to get a name or put any more attention towards myself, but later I felt that it was a discrimination against being an attractive YOUNG female. It is not fair for the airline to act out in this way if there is no dress code. I get the whole hygenic debate with a short skirt, but I was wearing jeans. Forgive me for having a nice figure and you are upset because perhaps you saw your husband looking at me. Is that enough reason for me to not be able to fly?

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martha california — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:04:19 GMT

An airline company is privately owned and can make their own policy. This girl looks like a cheap whore looking to make a lawsuit. Any young girl with brains would never go on a flight in a plane dressed like she is low class ghetto slut. Go back to Hooetrs where you belong slut.

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Lisa , Columbus, OH — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:06:41 GMT

Even if a passenger on the flight DID have something to say about her skirt length, it was a) handled in the wrong way and b) who cares WHAT they have to ssy! The airline has no dress code. If they really want to dictate what clothes are "appropriate", institute one. I also agree with some other assertions: if this girl looked differently, or even was someone famous, it wouldn't have been a problem.

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M Gowdy, Indianapolis Indiana — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:07:21 GMT

I agree, if the skirt had been longer I would have seen a problem with her outfit...I knew right away when she stood up and had to pull what little material was there to cover her bottom it wasn't going to be pretty when she sat down. I was right...As a mother I wouldn't let my children wear something like that. If they had built in shorts that's different. But if you wear something like that it is impossible to move and not show something off--even if you are trying to be careful...and you know she was...

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Anne L., Portland,OR — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:08:22 GMT

My friend was actually on that flight. And he said that what the world saw this morning on the Today Show was modest compared to the actual view on the flight. He said that you could actually see the under curve of her buttocks, and that the white shirt that she had on showed way more cleavage, she definately had the shirt pulled up and the skirt down for the show. He says that he believes that she definatly should have been confronted and or kicked of the flight! WOW and he is a guy!!

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Melody Respeto, Battle Ground, WA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:09:17 GMT

As a flight attendant for a major airline, I can tell you that I have seen MUCH worse clothing attire on passengers over the years! This skirt length, although short, is typical for young ladies anymore...look around the next time you're at the mall!! I am surprised that Southwest Airlines made such a fuss about it!! Sounds like it was a personal decision by the working crew, supported by the ground personnel, since Kyla was later complimented on the same outfit by her return flight's crewmember! There are bigger and better things to be concerned about on the plane these days than skirt length~~let's see, security, safety, potential threats, etc... Come on now!

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Tampa Florida — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:09:20 GMT

Only 23? I thought more like 43. And most of you were right on about appropriate attire. You are on an airplane with several different people: children, mothers, fathers, elderly. Just as there is appropriate attire for an office, that would be not appropriate at a bar or vice versa. She is old enough to know that this skirt is for one reason only- to show as much as you legally can and nothing else. This news segment was disgusting to me and I certainly would have complained, had my daughter witnessed her obscene attire.

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Wes Davidson Logan Ut — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:09:22 GMT

It reminds you of 1960's stews. It is fun, it is refreshing to see a girl who likes and enjoys how she looks.
As for the flash, Looks like tennis or cheerleader time. If you want to see inapropriate watch the network shows some evening, and adverts.
Her outfit is appropriate, she is a cute kid. Let her have her looks and don't get all huffy.
If you want to know what to ban as obscene -ok just plain gross! the horribly overweight women in stretch pants and tight sweats.
The real problem is the uptight people who can't stand to see a pretty girl, the problem is with them, not her!

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S. Hunter, Philadelphia, PA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:10:24 GMT

I saw this on the live show this morning and when she sat down after "modeling" the skirt for audience opinion, she flashed a white panty shot. As a 29 year old man, I didn't mind.

I can see why others however would be upset, and as a father I wouldn't want my toddler seeing this woman's panties all flight. Save this style of dress for a party or a club. She didn't use common sense for a flight. The airline didn't use tact in telling her that her skirt was showing off crouch. They're both at fault. Cleavage, some leg, or a midriff is one thing, but there's a reason why that area of the body is a called "private parts".

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Susan R. Carthage, Texas — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:10:47 GMT

I would fly Southwest. After all on national tv, she flashed the world. Having the girl on "Today" just made the airlines point. I have middle school age children and I would like to take them places and fly without subjecting them to someones elses underwear. There is a reason underwear is intimate appareal. It should not be revealed to the world.

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Linda, Hesperia calif. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:10:50 GMT

The crotch shot says it all!!!! For hygiene reasons alone it should not be allowed. Yea for Southwest Airlines for having some decent morals and standards!

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Lucan Martichiandivia, Williamsburg, VA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:11:08 GMT

Okay, I'm a prude, but I would be ashamed if my daughter even worked at Hooter's let alone wore that outfit on a plane and national TV! I used to like Matt Lauer, but he seemed a little turned on himself. I wonder if he would approve of his daughter dressing like that?
I agree with the people who blogged the girl got the attention she was looking for. I wonder if she was thinking "hmmm, I will show a little muff on national TV and maybe someone will give me a better job than Hooters"!
WTG Southwest...you are right on the money. Glad myself or my children didn't have to sit in that seat afterwards..either on the airline or on the Today show.
Also if her mother was so concerned, why would she let her innocent daughter go all the way to Tucson to a doctor's appointment by herself????

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Rosemary, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:11:56 GMT

I was very surprised her mother didn't think her outfit was too short. These girls are asking for trouble. Then you wonder why so many girls are being raped. It definitely was out of line for flying. Maybe she thought she could entice some rich man by being revealing because she certainly isn't pretty.

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Karen, Waukesha WI — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:12:03 GMT

I read the blogs regarding the too short skirt. I agree. SW responded to other people on the plane,as they should have. They paid for their ticket and should have felt comfortable. Hygeine is a concern for all travelers. Fashion shouldn't be an excuse to over expose attributes. It could lead to trouble such as personal attack, or unwanted advances.

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Fairfax, Virginia — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:12:14 GMT

I was very disappointed when watching this segment this morning. It was trashy, useless and not appropriate for the Today Show. The girl obviously has self esteem issues as does her mother....she is not very attractive, either is her mother and they both want the attention. And her mother saying that all college girls dress this way is totally incorrect. She looks very trashy and cheap and looks a lot older than 23. This is so sad to see a mother defend her daughter for something that was cleary due to a lack of class and good upbringing. I have 3 grown children and seeing this makes me very proud that I raised them to have respect for others and most importantly themselves and that is reflected in the way the dress and carry themselves. They both need help.

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CONNIE, COSHOCTON, OHIO — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:13:32 GMT

BOSTH HER AND HER MOTHER SHOULD HAVE BEEN MBARRASSED. I THINK SHOWING YOUR UNDERWEAR ON A PLANE OR TV IS INAPPROPRIATE. THE TV SHOT WAS THE ANSWER SEEN AROUND THE WORLD. FIRST CLUE WAS THEY HAD TO EDIT IT FOR THE 9 O'CLOCK SHOW.

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Karen Graff, West Richland, WA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:14:30 GMT

HOORAY Southwest Airlines! Finally a public institution who will take a stand on morality and decency for the protection of all it's customers! Today - shame on you for teasing the story with the line that she was thrown off the flight. Kind of back fired that the "victim" had to be censored on your show didn't it? Kayla and mom - Right is right even if no one is doing it; wrong is wrong even if everyone is doing it.

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Lauren B Salt Lake City, Utah — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:16:05 GMT

Too short. WAY too short.
I'm a 20 year old college student and I wouldn't be caught dead in that skirt. If she was going for sexy she just came off as skanky. I don't mind a little bit of skin. Back, shoulders, a little thigh if you must, but when you're wearing a skirt so far up that a national audience gets a crotch shot when you sit down, that's a wee bit much, don't you think? Personally, I think she's a disgrace to women everywhere, giving men around the world the idea that that's how we need to be dressed to be deemed beautiful or sexy. It makes me sick. I can dress tastefully. I can dress sexy without giving everyone a good glimps of what I'm wearing under my skirt. And I have more self respect for it. If she wants men to look at her like a piece of meat, she got what she wanted and then some, and look where she is now. Humilliating herself on public television. Well congrats, maybe you'll think twice next time she'll get dressed in the mornings.

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Laurie, Harrisburg, PA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:17:48 GMT

I think the outfit was totally inappropriate. You could see her crotch as she sat down with Matt, and anyone already seated on the plane would have been able to see right up her skirt as she walked down the aisle. I'm surprised that her mother didn't find the outfit revealing...I wonder how her mother dresses in public............

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Sue Ripplinger, Chippewa Falls, WI — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:17:51 GMT

It is obvious that her skirt was way to short both from the top and the bottom. She should have known. As far as getting kicked off the airplane, they should have asked her to cover up with a blanket and not make such a scene about it.

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Connie Wilkerson — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:18:02 GMT

She mentioned she had a doctor's appointment only to return two hours later from her examination (whatever exam it was). Maybe that's why she wore the short skirt to quickly remove it for the type of check-up she was given (gyn?)

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Nikki Martinez, Burbank, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:18:31 GMT

Her outfit is nothing. I was on a SWA flight from BUR to Las Vegas and you should have seen the girl who must have been an exotic dancer and what she was wearing!! It was much shorter, more revealing in the mid section and lower cut in the chest area. I do not think it was the airlines responsibility to address the attire of any customer. That is just not their job!

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Diane H — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:18:38 GMT

It just shows that parents have slacked off on raising their children to dress appropiattly. I know the media may pressure the clothing trend, but bottom line is if all parents would draw the line on what is appropriate, the designs would have to adjust accordingly. My son is in elementary, and he wears buttom up shirts and clean nice clothes. I want him to realize that even school is a place to show respect and dress accordingly. People have just lost respect for themselves and commom courtesy. This girl is pretty, and had learned a hard lesson. I hope she doesn't get one red sent for this. Southwest should have just given her a blanket and asked her to dress more appropiatly next time.

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Vincent Defrier, Tx — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:19:09 GMT

Hadn't flown Southwest before. After watching this segment (and some of the absurd things people wear on planes...what goes through your minds, people?? Can you really handle yourself in that getup you're wearing if there's a problem on the plane?) I'm glad finally someone's making the call on that kind of nonsense.

That airline just GAINED a customer.

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Carl, Falmouth Foreside Maine — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:19:22 GMT

Well I am glad I not the only one that saw her blue and white striped panties. Yeah I think if that was my daughter I would not let here leave the house. however she is not my daughter so rock on young lady.

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Ann Winn, Missoula, MT — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:21:03 GMT

Matt didn't ask all of the questions. How was the outfit positoned on her body? Had she conidered the eye level of the seated passengers she had to pass? Tops can be adjusted higher or lower to be more or less revealling of bosom and midriff just as her skirt was. The unfortunate but obvious crotch shot told the whole story even after she pulled the skirt down. Some people ae just plain clueless when it comes to perceiving that the view they see in the mirror is not the only view the public may be confronted with.

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Steven — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:22:32 GMT

I agree with this comment. In fact, a bar can refuse drinks to someone and even some restaurants can refuse service without proper attire.
Her mother should have taught her better; hey look, sociopaths exist. This lady ought to thank Southwest for possibly saving her from future harassments.
When I watch it on my computer, I was appalled by the the crotch shot when she set down. Hey girl, learn to sit properly. Her sitting down on NBC today show reminded me Brittany's crotch shot in the limo.
It was live so they could not cut that shot. The FCC should now fine NBC for showing her crotch area.
Any establishment has the right to serve or not to serve. remember, "no shirt, no shoes, no service". I'll bet the top was closer and the skirt was down more for the show. I agree. If it looks like a duck and talks like a duck, it must be a duck.

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KM, Washington, DC — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:22:58 GMT

OK, first I am 35 and female. IF this was a case of when she sat down you could see her business, they should have told her that-discreetly, not tell her that "every thing is wrong" with her outfit. She probably wears this type of skirt frequently and did not think of it when she got dressed that morning. To even suggest removing her from the flight was pretty bold. She broke no laws, was not disruptive and plain did nothing wrong-in accordance with SW policy.
If this is the case of another passenger complaining of her outfit being inappropriate, that is not the other customer's decision. Freedom of dress is equated with freedom of speech and expression, which means that she was being sensored.
My question is: Would they do the same to a woman in a turtleneck with no bra, who's nipples are clearly outlined in the shirt? Or a man in pants so tight that every inch and outline of his manhood is visible?
BTW, once seated, you shouldn't have been able to see anything with or without her legs crossed, the seats are not wide enough for her to have spread her legs enough for a crotch shot. Not to mention, that on the Today show, there was a camera at seat level shooting up at her as she sat, on the plane, nobody is looking in that direction without a lot of physical effort.
One more reason NOT to fly SW.

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ExxQzzMe4BnLa8, Park City Utah — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:24:30 GMT

On August 12, 2007 Delta flight #971 from Newark to Salt Lake City a man of approximately 55-60 years old boards the flight dressed in a tight knit top with a padded bra, pleated mini skirt, opaque pantyhose and 2" heels. The man who had the seat next to him asked the flight attendant to change his seat assignment, which was done before the airplane pushed back from the gate.

The man in the miniskirt, padded bra and pantyhose was allowed to continue on the flight.

I guess there isn't any dress code for men?

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Ellicott City, Maryland — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:24:32 GMT

after the shot of her privates on TV, I glad that Southwest had the guts to ask her to change her outfit. My two young sons and I travel many times a year of Southwest and I would not want my sons to see her private areas . I may not agree on how the flight attendent handled it front of passangers on the plane, but I think it is time for girls and boys to re-think on what they think is ok attire. I am also upset with Today show for airing this live story. I did not think it was approiate for a morning show. My childern are often still getting ready for school when the show is on. There are many times I have to turn off the show due to the content and vocabulary used on the show.

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newell,elliott,ky — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:24:34 GMT

Well like so many others on here thought the top was fine and clearly the skirt was to short.So many people seem to think it is ok to wear whatever but somethings shouldn't be so easily excepted as a style.People should really think about their image more and want to be respectful to others and theirself.I am glad the airline said something to her.If her feelings were so hurt she shouldn't have told the world about it.I am one less who wouldn't have known about it but it had to be broadcasted on the news and showing her underwear was not a helpful thing to her.Now more people know what the others on the plane was having to look at.People no matter who or where they are shouldn't exspect others to just except that they like to dress half naked.More people need to stand up for morels.

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Gustavo, chicago — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:25:37 GMT

Sorry but this is embarrassing for southwest. If someone is offended that person has a problem. Southwest should apologize and train better their flight attendants. Even if someone else, a passenger, had complained, it would not be a reason. It's hypocritical. It's judgemental. Being free means accepting different POV and this woman did nothing wrong. If you accept this, where do you stop? It's a shame.

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Brody, Jonesborough, TN — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:27:24 GMT

I love and respect the today show but you guys need to stop showing trashy news. I realize that it is in the headlines but you do not have to inclued everything in the headlines just because it has to do with a half-naked woman. It's very offensive. The Today show often runs things like this. You guys should re-think what you broadcast. The Today show is supposed to be "family friendly".

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Joyce G. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:28:50 GMT

I saw Matt intrview this young lady this morning but I did miss the beginning. Just saw it on the website and yes indeed, you get a view of what most young women would not want you to view. The skirt was definitely too short. Of course, a gentleman would not look, if he did, it would definitely be very discreet. Sorry Kyla, skirt was too short, blouse was okay. BUT, I don't think the airline should do what they did to her. I think the attendant should have been more discreet about Kyla's indescretion.

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NO MORE A SOUTHWEST FLYER! — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:29:35 GMT

I am outraged! Number one, she is a 23 yr old girl, they dress that way, its from the 60s and 70s. Number two, the men who have complained are ridiculous! Most of these men have porn on their computer right now and most have magazines with nude girls in it. If that is not the case then they are religous freaks, who of course...'DO NOT JUDGE' Right?? Is that the way it goes??? SELF RIGHTIOUSNESS, is not pretty no matter who you are. I will never fly southwest again.
Most of the men who saw her were secretly lusting after her and then they have the nerve to complain against her??? What are they doing looking at her crotch no matter what she is wearing. They had to be trying to look at it, anyone can see anything as long as they work hard at doing it. IDIOTS!!! She is 23 people, get a grip with reality. WHAT ARE WE COMMUNIST NOW?? The ones who claim they saw 'CROTCH SHOTS' obviously they were pervs trying to look up her skirt to get a free look at a young girl that was minding her own business. I am sure the same people think that rape victims ask for it if their skirt is to short.The last time I heard, that behavior was against the law. Do not send your daughters over to play with the kids of the complainers, we know where they will be looking... YOU PEOPLE SHOULD BE ASHAMED!!! Has anyone thought about how this is going to affect her life, no of course not, but the complainers, I am sure they think they are kind people, THINK AGAIN!! NEVER FLY SOUTHWEST AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!! NEVER!!!!!!!!!!!!

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SB. Buffalo NY — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:30:38 GMT

Get a life. That’s why America is screwed up and the rest of the world is prospering. You get so caught up in things that aren’t important. In England and Europe you see far more on the beach and in every day life. Middle America prudish minds are killing this once great country and the rest of the world is leaving you all behind. Wake up smell the coffee before it’s too late.

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Honor Spitz, Mountain View, CA. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:32:55 GMT

Sadly, we have created a tell all/show all society that we constantly endorse. Why is everyone so surprised, shocked even, at the appearance of this hapless young thing?!! Shut up or lead by example.

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Marsha, Albuquerque, NM — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:33:53 GMT

Sorry honey, but not everyone enjoys looking at your crotch. Nor do I like looking at guys with their butt showing (through their boxers).The mother is wrong. If the outfit was a skort or shorts it would have been better. Ladies let's try to be more classy.

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Dan Bush Belding,Mich — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:34:01 GMT

Yes her skirt was a little short but,I have seen worse.I saw a mother of 4 in the store the other day and she was in her late 30's or early 40's who had a blue jean skirt that was as short as hers and she had her kids with her.What she wore on that plane was not that bad because that is what women her age ware.So the airline needs to apologize to her.

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Larry D. Hanson — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:35:40 GMT

I was disapointed in the Today Show for even airing this story. I can easily imagine the Today Show doing a story on the oposite point of view such as "are standards to low in what is acceptable in public"? Anne was very reluctant in her response that she didnt think it was innappropriate, Natailie echoed my personal thoughts on the skirt, and I dont really think Matt as a Father wants his kids exposed to this type of behavior. I think they all negated the very point of view they were trying to present.

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Jeff, Seattle Wash — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:36:00 GMT

Am I the only one that doesn't believe she's 23? Either that or she's been living under a tanning bed every day since she was 12.

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Nikki, Austin, Texas — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:36:07 GMT

Is her skirt to short? For my taste, yes. However, I nor anyone else has the right to tell this woman her skirt is too short. If I was a passenger on the plane, I may have discreetly asked her if she realized she was showing her private area. Sometimes I fail to realize how something looks on me. I would rather someone tell me then walk around all day in the outfit. If by chance she did not have on underwear, then clearly she is an exhibitionist and that is another issue entirely! I certainly know I have raised my daughter to dress how she wants but with the understanding that you are often judged by what you wear before you even speak a word to someone. Keith from SWA you may have avoided this situation if you just asked her if she realized her privates showed. Instead you immediately put her on the defensive instead of defusing the situation.

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LS — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:36:15 GMT

Thank you SW for taking a stand against indecency. If she has no moral conscience, at least someone has. 'When she stood up and had pulled her skirt down until the top was touching under the bottom of her stomach - I thought that was bad enough, but when she sat down and nothing short of panties kept the world from seeing all - that was the very limit. She has no pride.

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Fiona Boise ID — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:36:44 GMT

I was first drawn to this story about southwest airline because I was threatened to be denied my paid for seat also. Because I was disabled and dependent on their help, I felt I had no choice but to do what they said.
I was not dressed inappropriately like this young woman.(I wouldnt call someone who wore a shirt that was so short the whole world saw her pretty white silk panties a lady.)
I would have been ashamed if anyone in my family dressed like that young woman.

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Mary, Richmond, VA. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:37:14 GMT

I would be willing to bet that that shirt was not pulled all the way to her hip. She probably had the shirt pulled up to her waist and as you can see, the waist line of the skirt is around her abdomen.

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g. thomas - gary, IN — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:38:19 GMT

I do think that the skirt was short, but do I think it was too short to fly on the plane? NO I do not. A company that does not have a dress code does not have the right to pick on certain customers regarding their clothes. This was a giant blunder on the airline part.

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Mark, Chicago Il. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:38:27 GMT

Have some of you people actually BEEN on an airplane? The shot from the camera man seems to be your #1 hangup, and your correct, in that particular venue you could actually see something. However, your typical airline seat has your knees very near the back of the seat in front of you.There is noone sitting directly in front of you, with their head about shoulder level that is actually FACING you. Therefore your objection is irrational. As far as hygiene is concerned, once again, the skirt is more than long enough to cover her rear so it is once again a false concern. It is far more likely that some overbearing crone felt insecurity about her own appearance, saw an attractive young woman dressed in a sexy, but not whorish outfit and decided that instead of doing something about her own short comings it's far easier to make an issue.
Get over yourselves, you do not have the right to infringe on my rights because you are "offended".

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EL, Las Vegas, Nevada — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:40:07 GMT

The skirt was very inappropraite. Kyle is doing nothing but looking for the wrong attention. That skirt maybe fine for looking for the wrong attention but don't attack a company for showing us that they are protecting their other guest. Kyle needs to learn how to dress, next we will see her in an ad for a Porn star. As far the Today show I have been watching for years and for you to have a show about making it a crime to wear pants that show underwear and then have this story air and you defend her. As a father Matt how would you feel if that was your daughter and she just showed her white panties to all of American? It was very offensive to all of American. I am from Las Vegas Nevada and I go clubing and we wear short skirt but nothing like that and they call Vegas Sin City. Kyle has more sin then any female in Vegas.

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Bob Vredenburg, Grants Pass, Oregon — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:42:53 GMT

How dare SW Air humiliate a paying customer right in front of a plane full of passengers? Not only 'Keith' or whomever did the scolding, but his supervisor should be removed from his position without pay. SW Air should be fined 100's of thousands of dollars for this farce. I am flying to Austin, TX soon and I will be sure to avoid SW Air now and in the future.

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C Siniscalchi, Delray west, Florida — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:42:55 GMT

nobody likes to hear the Truth when they are doing wrong and that is the case of this short skirt issue.
It appears to me this girl is wearing something from when she was 6 years old and you can see her beltless waist when she pulled it down to her crotch. Come on lets get real the airline is looking for prevention not confrontation to this dumb blond.

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Erika, SC — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:43:07 GMT

I myself would never wear that outfit, however, even if it showed underneath, sitting down on an airplane, unless someone was staring at her when she sat, no one would have seen up her skirt since the seats are so close together. If he had handled it in a different way, than maybe she wouldn't be on tv complaining. I'm sure that SW is going to lose a lot of business from us younger fliers now.

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Matina Clark, Evansville, IN — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:44:21 GMT

There is a time and place for that kind of attire. The place is a gentleman's club with an age limit. I know that the young girls today like to show off what they think they have, but my parents use to tell me of an old saying that "You always leave something to the imagination." and her outfit didn't as the producers blurred out her underpants as she sat. Shame on you mom for saying it was appropriate.

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charles, El Paso, Tx — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:45:13 GMT

Could some passenger have complained about her fashion choice? More than likely, Yes! Why would a flight attendant act as the fashion police because some passenger did not agree with her outfit. Why whould a man who so elequently described her panties look at her crotch while she sat down. The airline should of kicked you off for being a pervert. Since you want to sensor Ms. Ebbert, than you might as well sensor half of California. The flight attendants need to learn policy before passing judgement. Your alright in my book Ms. Ebbert.

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Denise Clement, Honolulu, HI — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:45:54 GMT

Well, after watching her mother's attitude about the outfit it's easy to understand now why there's so many young ladies out there today who don't know how to dress without looking so slutty. And that said it all when the TV crew had to blur out her crotch area.

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Jody Wagner Canton OH — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:47:12 GMT

A majority of the comments made today seem to be based on moral views. The real issue here seems to be the lack of dignity and respect afforded passengers of Southwest Airlines. Some passengers may argue that they have the right to dictate who may be allowed on the flight with them but indeed they do not. If they are offended they should depart the plane and take another flight. Telling Kyla that she needed to take a different flight after changing her attire is tantamount to telling a person of arab descent that he must deplane until he's no longer arab looking or a bible-carrying Christian to leave until he go rid of the bible. This is a case of basic human rights and decency not an individuals personal moral philosophy. If this was not a Southwest policy that would be acted on by any SW employee equally the steward was wrong! If it was a policy it should have been clearly defined and caught at the gate when a private conversation and satisfactory action could have occured.

Set policy and enforce it equally and by all means Southwest, give your employees some additional classes on customer service. What could, very well, have cost you a simple apology may now cost you a great deal more. I know I will never fly your airline again, and not because I agree with what Kyla wore but because by openly humiliating, hanging up on and allowing your employees to treat your customers with so little respect you've lost mine.

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Patty, Cape Coral, Florida — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:48:10 GMT

I think everyone is missing the point here. The skirt was too short whatever not the point. Southwest airlines has no right to dictate what an indiviual wears. We live in a free country with freedom of speech and dress. Hello!!! I don't want people coming up to me and telling me that I can not wear what I am wearing when they (Southwest airlines) can not back it up with a dress code policy.

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Greg Meyer — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:48:50 GMT

Ya know, the fact is that if I wanted to see a pole-dancer, I'd subscribe to the Playboy Channel. When I turn on the morning "news" I expect to see . . . well . . . NEWS! But, suffered through this one. Couldn't help but notice that when she stood up for Matt, she immediately tugged her skirt down. Wonder why. And when she sat down . . . well . . . thank you NBC, for the crotch shot. Of course you didn't answer the question of whether she was wearing panties or not on the plane. But on the Today Show, the white panties complemented the white skirt and tan legs. Ah, but I digress . . . I need to get back to figuring out what the point of this story was. Oh wait . . . ratings???? Nah . . . . . not NBC, eh?

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TRICIA,BOISE IDAHO — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:50:51 GMT

THANKS SOUTHWEST! A FAMILY SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BE SEATED NEAR OR AROUND SOMEONE WEARING A HOOKER OUTFIT IN PUBLIC. SHAME ON THE MOTHER ..NO ONE COULD BE PROUD OF HAVING A DAUGHTER WORKING AT A BOOBS FIRST
"ESTABLISHMENT"

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lance hodges walla walla WA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:51:43 GMT

going to the doctors office in that raggedy dress??
Bad taste

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Angela, Akron, Ohio — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:51:54 GMT

Glad to know that I was not the only one that noticed the 'crotch' shot. How nice young lady. Wait, lady, oh no that can't be. Many of the comments I could not agree with more. She is definately looking for attention. And she could not have been humilitad too much to get back on the plane with the same outfit. Ooh, and let's get an attorney involved. That will fix 'em.

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Carol Vernon — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:51:55 GMT

Southwest handled a difficult situation very well. Better than the Today Show did actually. You all allowed me to be flashed over my breakfast!

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LF Omaha, NE — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:51:57 GMT

I have to say that I agreed with the lawyer when he said that "If this was Paris Hilton, she would have been escorted to her seat and given a drink" unfortunately, Paris is considered a "fashion icon", and who gives her all this publicity - the media!! Granted, too, I've seen worse than what she was wearing. If SW (and others) want to enforce a dress code - here is a real simple one - the 3B "no-nos" NO breasts, NO belly and NO butt! That should just about cover it!

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Pennie D — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:52:11 GMT

Kyla Ebbert proved the point of the airline, when she sat down , her skirt was so short on national tv we all got a peek of her panties.
Nothing wrong dressing comfortable and sexy but do it with some class.

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Dave in Chicago, IL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:52:46 GMT

People seem to be concerned about seeing her crotch when she sits down on the air plane. With the exception of 1st class, based on all of the planes I've flown on, the scant 1 ft of leg room between my seat and the seat in front of me leaves the "viewing" to the tray-table and magazine pocket; not any passanges; even if she were in an aisle seat. This is overblown.

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KW, Houston, TX — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:53:31 GMT

I just saw the segment about the Ms. Ebbert and wanted to make a comment that might seem interesting to add to her back story. I know one of Kyla's relatives and I’ve seen her My Space page (it is currently a private profile, but I know someone who is listed as one of her friends). Her profile title alone indicates her frame of mind and viewpoint about how she presents herself - “Old enough to know better and still too young to care”.
I suppose you can say that many young women these days (and I’m not much older than she is) wear very little - especially when they have a nice figure and like to flaunt it - but they are also savvy enough to know what will get attention and what will not (apparently she is the type who craves attention, so she goes through great measures to put together her “look” to achieve that result). Consider the fact that she’s a Hooters waitress, where the size of her paycheck depends on how well she can flaunt their requisite miniscule outfit. So, I suppose that the outfit she chose for her flight might have been - by comparison - much more than what she might consider “scandalous”.
I just thought I'd pass along the big picture about Ms. Ebbert from someone who knows a little more about her - she is not quite the "victim" she portrays. I may not agree with how the airline handled the situation, it is important to know that she could not have been too shocked to have heard this request - I believe she's just not used to hearing it because the people she associates with would never ask her to put more clothes on.

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Tim, Cheboygan, Mich — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:55:03 GMT

Round trip ticket San Deigo/Tucsun.....$119
Pair of sweatpants in the giftshop.....$34
Crotchshot on the Today Show............PRICELESS

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A.F. Santacroce, Steubenville, Ohio — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:56:19 GMT

Why did Matt (whom I like) not ask her what she was wearing underneath? Maybe it looked to a fellow passenger that she was NOT WEARING ANYTHING UNDERNEATH...TO WHICH I SAY GROSS AND YUCK (wouldn't want her seat after she left!) She could even have a thong on and that is just as bad! What if she had herpes or an STD? And the next person that sat on that plane seat (if it was a child especially) had touched the seat and rubbed their eyes? What with Menningitis etc. easily contractable now a days and all, this is not far fetched reasoning! And the airlines were looking out for the general public's interest...they had no need to apologize.

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Bradley Bower — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:56:32 GMT

Allow me to state that I would have been most pleased to have been sitting across from Kyla on a cross country flight, let alone from SD to Phoenix. If she were flying commando style, I would have been exceedingly pleased. Furthermore, I wish she was my daughter's 5th grade teacher.

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Thelma - Chester, SC — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:56:50 GMT

Listen people, no one can see your underwear while sitting on a plane. Are you all crawling between the seats? Stop complaining. She is young and that’s how young people dress.

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School Clerk, Honolulu, HI — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:57:06 GMT

Rose Russom, I'd agree with your comment if SW still had their flight attendants wearing those outfits. But they don't, hence, showing they realized how inappropriate they were. I'm more concerned about today's parents accepting inappropriate outfits as just a sign of the times and how young people dress nowadays. Yea, that's how they're dressing, may it be school, the office or at the beach. But that's only because parents aren't bothering to teach anything anymore about how to dress and what's acceptable when and where. It's sad to see this gal's mother defending the outfit. Maybe that's the problem. No one knows what's appropriate for the occasion anymore.

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Dan, Naperville, IL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:57:35 GMT

I bet she's the same type of person who will yell at a guy who whistles at her when they see her walk by in an outfit like this, but bitches when she gets told that it's inappropriate.

Inappropriateness with your dress attire is common sense. Why did she wear that in the first place? Why did she think it's not too short? What does she thinks happens to the skirt as she bends to sit down? Because you're on a plane among strangers, why would anything remotely close to this outfit be appropriate? I'm definitely not on her side, nor am I on SW's side. They made a poor judgement call in the way they handled this.

My advice to Kyla is, grow up! If you want to act like an adult and be treated like an adult, then dress properly like one. You will find that you will get more respect when you have respect for yourself and your attire.

And buy a mirror.... it's a pretty cool invention!!

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Eric Schenck, Scottsdale, AZ — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:57:35 GMT

So she flashed her panties. Big deal. Take your kids to any beach or pool in America and they'll see much more than this. Here in AZ, what she is wearing is pretty typical summer attire. Get over it.

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Margaret, Minneapolis, MN — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:59:22 GMT

Who cares what she was wearing? She's wearing a skirt and a top that covers her. Even if there was a crotch shot, it's not like anyone is facing her on the plane. The back of the seat in front of her would be the one getting the crotch shot. This is only because of who she is. No one would question her if she had been a different race for fear of being called a racist. Because she is a white woman though, they were free to do to her what they please. This is an outrage and it is going to go largely unnoticed because she is not a minority. You guys are coming down on this woman because you know you can. You are being kind of ridiculous at the same time. If she were black, asian, or muslim you wouldn't be saying boo. If this is such a free country than she should be able to wear what she wants. She was covered appropriately and was obeying all laws. Just because you do not like the way the outfit looks doesn't mean that she shouldn't be able to fly in it. There are probably a lot of people who don't like what you wear, but are they going to pull you off a plane because of it? No, because people are free to wear what they want. I mean take the women who are allowed to wear burqas in their license photo. That's insane!!! If people want to be treated equally in this country than treat EVERYONE equally, not just non-white people.

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Sara-Leesburg Va. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:59:24 GMT

Sorry for the young lady and her Mom for not even knowing her skirt was way to short. Today's show showed it all!

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Bob, Texas — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:59:31 GMT

Does anyone remember the "hot" pants that the Southwest attendants use to wear? or the LUV seat? I do... it caused more stir than Kyla...They were touted as the hooters of the air back then... so soon we forget.
BR, Texas

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Christine, Lake Forest, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:59:59 GMT

Personally, I'm offended by Southwest's horrible, PLEATED khaki pants and out dated braided rope belts with their tacky "polo" shirts and sweater vests. Who wears that these days??

Get a sense of style, Southwest! You are hardly qualified to act as the fashion police!

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NJB, Charlotte, NC — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:00:17 GMT

I gasped when I viewed the "crotch shot." Sorry, she was really, really inappropriate. I doubt if even Paris Hilton (as her attorney stated) would dress so seductively and act in such a manner. So now she can be comnpared to Sharon Stone....she got her shot. Let's move on. Will she be so stupid as to even file a lawsuit after this? And, mommy dearest approves? I applaud SouthWest Airlines. Perhaps it was a mom with a children who really complained. Enough!

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Mark S, Reno Nevada — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:00:20 GMT

Americans are so ridiculously prudish its almost silly. Why is this even a story? A waste of airtime and news space. Southwest should be ashamed of themselves the way they handled this. If it were such a big deal just talk to her privately or hand her a blanket without making a fuss.
Southwest needs to create some policy changes so as not to embarass themselves again.

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Rebecca Mulford, Houma, LA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:03:45 GMT

Her attorney mentioned Paris Hilton. Seriously, how many times have celebrities like Paris, Lindsay, and Brittney flashed their crotches, wearing the same type of clothing? When those pictues came out there was not a wave of sympathy, more like a tide of disgust. Not a good idea to link your client to an individual who has publically displayed their nether-regions and gotten a whole lot a bad press for doing so.

It is obvious a passenger or several passengers complained, and I can't blame them.

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Brian, Ellicott City, MD — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:05:37 GMT

To Kyla: Thank you for showing the MSNBC audience your underlovlies.

To Kyla's Mom: No, you're right... that clothing is good to encourage in your daughter.

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J. Newman - Terre Haute, IN — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:06:54 GMT

This young lady dressed to get attention, and showing her underwear when she sits down, gets her attention. This is not a news story ---this is someone looking for her chance to get National attention. I would think her Mother would be more upset over this get-up then the airline. The next time you have a news story on someone too sexy --get someone good looking. JRN - Terre Haute, IN

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Mary, Appleton, Wisc. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:07:26 GMT

This has more to do with moral values than the airline asking her to dress more appropriately. Anyone who thinks it is fine to reveal their crotch area when seated has a real problem (in fact, if a male showed that area, he would likely get arrested for indecent exposure).

In any case, I thought it was pathetic to hear her mom defend Kyla's outfit...it was shameful.

I just rejoice in the fact that my family (especially my mother) brought me up with some sense of propriety and values on modesty!

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Roger Jordan, Yanceyville, NC — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:07:29 GMT

I think is more offensive to show your underwear. Who cares if she was working at hooters.

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Diane H — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:08:38 GMT

I just read through the Southwest Airlines comment sight, and their is alot of support both ways. I have come to the conclusion that this young lady has alot to learn about "class". If your dress in a way to get attention, you have to take the good with the bad. I watched the segment with matt lauer, me and a million other people saw your crotch. If your mother is not embarressed by this then shame on her, it proved the point that SW was trying to make. I don't think your deserve a dime, I want an apology from you for flashing your crotch at me on morning T.V.!!

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Caroline L, Chicago, IL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:10:04 GMT

Good for Southwest! Of course one of the other passengers complained about the flashing - and the airline did the right thing by telling this young woman to get off the plane or cover up. God only knows whether she was wearing underwear or a bra on the flight. As for "no dress code" at SW, if you ever watched the show Airline, you would remember that Southwest personnel routinely watched for inappropriate clothing, and when they saw it (remember the guy wearing a kilt and no underwear? ) they barred the person from the flight.

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Nick — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:10:15 GMT

The only thing inappropriate about this situation is the actions by SWA crewmember. Since the airline has no customer dresscode, what's obscene is that an individual within the company would choose to impose one based on their own ideas of taste and appropriateness. Airlines, in general, are going too far in excluding passengers from flights.

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scott, guthrie, okla — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:11:18 GMT

id love to have her phone number !!!!!! you go girl...ROCK ON

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Kori Higgins, Oak Ridge, TN — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:11:27 GMT

Southwest Airlines reacted exactly as they sould have. Kyla Ebbert looks beyond inappropriate, indecent, and unattrative to say the least. Her underwear showed on the Today Show for God's sake. She could not even display her outfit to the viewers without giving them an unpleasant eye full. She needs to realize that in the real world, adults do not dress in that way if they plan on being taken seriously or successful in their lives. She has absolutely no case, and I cannot stand that her attorney even made a reference to Paris Hilton. The issue is not about Paris Hilton and how her money buys her out of trouble. The issue is that a young woman proceeded to wear a disgusting and tasteless mini skirt on a family airplane. Children have to see enough garbage on the television. They should not have to learn about sexual education while on a flight. The end.

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Dee Nalsen — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:11:36 GMT

I agree with the Air lines.They should have a dress code.Hem lines are too high, baggie pants are too low.
When in public be dressed desent.

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S. Elkins — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:11:39 GMT

Yahoo Southwest Airlines I am behind you 100%. It's about time people of this country stand up and say no more. The Bare-it-all/Leave-nothing-to-the-imagination fashion needs to remain in Playboy & Penthouse, not in public. Believe it or not, there are alot of people that don't want to see it ALL. This should be a lesson to her and all that dress like her(Paris included), to have a little more consideration,respectability, dignity, and self-control. Matt should have asked his female co-hosts, "Would they or their daughters wear that to board a plane?" I bet they would all say NO, why -
R-E-S-P-E-C-T.

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Christine, Rockville, MD — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:12:09 GMT

I felt bad for Ms.Ebbert until I noticed exactly where the shirt ended and the skirt began. If that skirt were any higher we would not have had to wait for her to sit down again to see her undies. Ms.Ebbert even admited to "pulling down" the loincloth, er, skirt to get back on the flight.
Southwest - hope you were recording this interview to use in court. Glad to see you are protecting families.
Mrs.Ebbert - Congrats on encouraging your daughter to show her nickers to the WORLD! Can't wait to watch the replay on youtube...

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Katie, Portland Maine — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:12:53 GMT

Its funny how everyone keeps on commenting “She’s not even that Pretty" If a super attractive female dressed like this would it then be okay? Is her short skirt any less tacky then a mullet or keds?
Everyone has different opinions on everything. Hopefully this experience will teach Kyla that society always isn't so understanding and how you dress and act will create a reaction. Positive or negative. That's just how the world works.

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Scott E, Northwestern, Pa. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:13:40 GMT

I don't have a problem with her outfit. Have a specific dress code or deal with it. If it's legal to wear on the street, it should be fine on a plane. What's next, uniforms? I think the airlines have bigger fish to fry than what a waitress is wearing.

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Larry D. Hanson — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:13:52 GMT

I had to watch the video again and it made me feel even stonger this sentiment: Praises to Southwest Airlines and much disapointment towards Matt who would have us believe that we should not expect any social standard. I agree with one comment in that the airline did not embarasse the girl, she embarresed herself. If I was a passanger on that plane I would be embarresed for myself, my kids and other passangers who obviously feel the same way. Is the Today Show saying that it is wrong for us to pose a moral standard on any specific person but it is O.K. for that person to impose thier standard on everyone else? Again severe disapointment.

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Effing Reno — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:15:39 GMT

Please we see victoria secret commercials that are far worse than what she was wearing/showed, maybe you should cry about removing stuff like that b4 this? what she was wearing even in the flash-shot was no different than common beach attire.

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Jon, San Diego Ca — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:16:16 GMT

Kyla was dressed appropriately! If half of you were able to live in a beautiful part of the country as she does, you would adapt to the local styles and fashions. She does a an attractive figure and is obviously happy with her own appearance. (a.k.a High Self-Esteem) For those that live in middle America, you need to realize that Southern California, Nevada, Arizona and other such states don't hibernate for half a year. We're always outdoors and take great care of our bodies and are not afraid to show it!! In regards to the 'crotch shot' that everyone is up in arms about, I want to ask one question. (Since we all watched the same interview I know the answers). When she satdown were her leg spread apart or together, lady-like? The ONLY reason you where able to see her panties is solely because of the angle that the cameraman choose. The correct question every 'outraged' person should be asking is Why was that particular angle used and was it done purposely? Answer: That angle was used to create ratings and controversy. and YES it was done knowing that a shot like that was probable.

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David — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:20:30 GMT

Man was that a skirt she had on or a napkin

As every other person with eyes said you could it all and if she was bending, strecthing whatever, your gonna she it too, and the fact that her own mother didn't see what was wrong with that is quite strange in itself.

SW made the right call on this particular incident

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Chris Martin, Sharon, PA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:21:06 GMT

Going to a doctors appointment, dressed like that? Looks to me that she has seen one too many doctors? I think the airline did the right thing by asking her to change but then again, why did they let her on the flight? If she was so humiliated, why did she return on the same airline? Attention. Why did it take 2 months for this story to come out? Attention. Well, it looks like she got it and the media is dumb enough to give her what she wanted.

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Jim, Tustin, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:21:56 GMT

What's the difference in seeing someone's underwear or their bra? Looking for trouble? Come on, society. You see more at the beach so what's the problem? Everything was covered. Had she not been wearing underwear then that's another story.

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Marie, Allison Park, PA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:22:06 GMT

I recommend someone listen to the song by the Barlow Girls "Clothes". It speaks directly to this situation. The clothes look like they were made for the doll not the person, but we wear them because we want to look like "all the other college students". I am shocked at the mother who thought this outfit was fine. I am a mother of daughters. I would not need to restrict my daughters from this outfit - they know better. I watched the show with my oldest daughter (19), and she saw the panty shot also. She thought the skirt was wrong. We don't want to sit on that disgusting seat next. Today show staff: about your comments, THANK YOU ANNE for being the only one that stood up and said you would not dress your daughter that way. Matt you want your sons bringing girls home like that???? Meridith where are your standards?? Why not wear a short short skirt on the show if they are okay???

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J Dunn, Chicago, IL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:22:44 GMT

While the outfit was definitely unattractive and, the response was equally wrong as well. Why are we able to look at couples in various states of undress in the Spirit magazine and SkyMall catalog yet a short skirt and underwear are deemed inappropriate? Are you going to tell me the gentleman/lady with the tattoo I find evil and disgusting will not be allowed because it cannot be covered by the tank top and shorts they are wearing? Where does it end? RELAX people, if you do not like don't watch her sit (You KNOW what is coming, it is like the wreck in the other lane) or pay a bit more and fly another airline or drive. Like most things in life you get what you pay for. How many times has this happened in a first class section or in your own car?

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Kim, Satellite Beach, FL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:23:10 GMT

I am not sure what part of club wear people think is appropiate for public viewing. I am so tried of seeing bras, thongs and boxers or lack of. If anyone thought the outfit was was appropriate for travel is probably part of the problem. Do we know if she had on underwear and if she had the sweater buttoned. I think she played it up while on the Today Show. Do young people today have any class?

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A J Wilkerson, Houston, TX — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:23:13 GMT

I glad I still live in a country were a woman can wear what she wants. When did it become manditory to wear a berka here?

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Erin McAdams, Boston MA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:24:11 GMT

Oh my goodness. I’m embarrassed for her. I would have kept that story to myself. She clearly does not have much of a brain….or may be she does have a brain and this is just all part of her plan to get into the entertainment industry. Who knows what is going on in her head? The one thing that is obvious is that Kyla Ebbert love attention and she got it.

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Cat Schaefer, Minocqua, Wisconsin — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:25:13 GMT

What she did is completely innapropriate and has only one need: Her need for attention. she obviously does not feel comfortable with her looks (can see why), but she does have a decent body and needs to use that to make herself feel better. I worked for Hooters for a few years, however, never once did I travel to the Bahamas or Florida or Cozumel without comfortable appropriate clothing. who would want to be stuck on a flight having to worry the whole time about how you sit to begin with? It doesn't make sense, is completely disrespectful to everyone else on the plane, and I don't think she should have been allowed to re-board the plane. What is the difference between what she did and a man wearing a trench coat giving a quick flash to passengers? He would have been arrested for indecent exposure, which is exactly what she did. Gross

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SLM, Atlanta, GA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:25:17 GMT

I did find that Kyla’s skirt was far too short and I must admit that I did a double take when she sat back down and almost showed a little too much (I was thinking ‘did I actually just see what I think I saw??’). I’m very surprised that this outfit was okay with her mother as well. Maybe it’s just me, but if she had been my daughter I would’ve said something to her. However, all of this said, I don’t think the airline had any right to ask her to deplane because they felt she was dressed inappropriately. They crossed a line there, especially if they don’t have a stated dress code. One other thing, while I didn’t find her dress to be suitable, it’s really her own business and that of her mother and nobody else’s (most especially that of an airline) and if the airline feels the need to say something then maybe they should institute a dress code (although personally while I believe people need to be more aware of what they’re wearing and whether or not it may be considered inappropriate by other people I don’t think an airline should have that right). Each individual person just needs to take more personal responsibility for their own actions instead.

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JP Dryer, Bremerton wa — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:25:29 GMT

This girl, yes she is a girl, she's definalty no lady, needs to wake up and realize what she's doing, what america is saying in she has a right to do this, my nine year old sister thinks that these cloths are pretty and to be pretty she has to wear them. She's NINE! These women are trash, they know what they are doing, and cloths like this belong in stip clubs with the proper routines or on the street in Vegas trying to make a quick buck from perverted men. It's just gross. If I had to sit in that seat after her, I would make them sanitize that thing, cause I don't want any part of me or my clothing touching anything her junk did.

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felicia shipley, wadesboro north carolina — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:26:42 GMT

i think your outfit was fine. because girl if you have the body then show it off. i'm just like you i show off my body. oh yeah very cute outfit where you get it from

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David — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:27:53 GMT

Ok lets sset the record straight here this wasn't about her blouse????

This about the napkin she was wearing :-)

Some that think this wasn't an intentional wardrobe choice are fooling themselves, she doesn't look like the type that who would check themselves out in a mirror....

Hey She used bad judgement if she used any at all.

Hope this doesn't go to court, and if it does the judge should throw it out ASAP

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Sarah, Florida — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:27:55 GMT

Kyla's skirt was just too short in my opinion. Unfortunately, it's the trend I rather do away with. My goodness, she couldn't sit down properly without showing something. However, with no dress code or guidelines follow how does Southwest decide who's clothing isn't appropiate? I do believe Southwest was out of line for lecturing her in front of other passageners. As for her mother to say there is nothing wrong with her daughter's outfit she needs to have her eyes checked. I would never let my 19 year old daughter walk out the door with that skirt on. And for Kyla, she knew exactly what she was doing...attracting attention.

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Irene, NY — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:28:21 GMT

Nobody needs to see another persons underwear when they sit down, and you could see hers, as my husband pointed out. Way to short a skirt! and she didn't know what the matter was with the outfit. Not to bright a person?

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David — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:29:15 GMT

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Cindy Durham,Williamsburg,Ohio — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:29:46 GMT

I would like to say that it was very inappropriate. And, what kind of doctor's appointment was she going to dressed like that? I would assume a cosmetic surgeon. I'm sure the people at the doctors office were glad to see her crotch too. I got the enjoyment of seeing the unedited version this morning. If I had a child on the flight I would have complained! I agree with the people on here that said how do we know she was even wearing undies that day? Go back to Hooters Kyla and when you come out of the resteraunt try to actually get dressed.

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Kim B., Old Lyme, Ct — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:30:09 GMT

When she was standing, the outfit did not seem that it would offend anyone, however, when she went to sit down, the crotch shot was a little above the one from Basic Instinct. I was a thankful to her for wearing white underwear!!! Kyla, top was nice, the skirt inappropriate.....make sure all is covered in daily moves!!!(Including sitting down in a plane)

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Erika, Boston, Mass — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:30:51 GMT

What I think is a big issue here is not how short her skirt is, but the inconsistencys in the rules. If Southwest wants people to avid by a dress code when they fly, then they should post the dress code somewhere on the plane or hand out a pamplet, or have it on their website. When Kyla flew back to San diego she was actually complimented on her outfit by a flight attendant. I to am a young girl like Kyla and wear short skirts. Unless there is a dress code that I am aware of, I don't think anyone has the right to tell me how to dress.

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SLM, Atlanta, GA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:31:37 GMT

Jon from San Diego,

If as you say that angle was used to create ratings and controversy then why was it blurred out in the first airing and taken out all together in later airings of "The Today Show"???

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Victoria Medina, Ohio — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:31:54 GMT

Kyla and her mother should be ashamed of themselves.
To come on national TV and think the outfit was appropriate, she had that skirt pulled so far down trying to cover herself (and she still flashed us.)
I could only imagine how short the skirt really was on the plane. Southwest had every reason to ask her to cover up. Do you really believe they were trying to humiliate her? I think NOT,(they were trying to protect a young woman, traveling by herself) Kyla set herself up by dressing the way she did. She mentioned that she was humiliated on the plane, well look what she did today on national TV, showing a "croth shot" That should be more humiliation than asking you to cover up with a blanket. Kyla, Shame on you for not having more pride and self worth!!!! Your a woman, act like it!!!!
Kyla, You should be thanking Southwest for noticing your revealing outfit,you are a young woman traveling by yourself, If your mother didn't teach you to protect yourself and your body, than at least someone did?

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Jim Laymon, Linwood, NJ — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:32:24 GMT

I think I replayed that spot on Tivo a few more times than I needed to, because it was ...eye catching.
But I finally have to admit that the skirt is way too short to wear in public. (I can't believe I am saying this!)
Maybe it is time for women to stop pushing the envelope with in-your-face sexy fashions. We don't need burkas, but perhaps something a little more tasteful than this. And I am disappointed in her mother for not saying this.

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Jeanne Angersoll — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:33:27 GMT

Nice crotch shot. I am in the Eastern time, so it was not blurred out.

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David — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:34:02 GMT

Kyla was dressed appropriately! .
Jon, San Diego Ca (Sent Friday, September 07, 2007 2:16 PM)

Jon "You must be hard up"
She was dresssed approriately for what,a hooker on the street corner, thge child was wearing a napkin around her waist..DUH"

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Mimi,O'Fallon,MO — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:34:04 GMT

The sentiment expressed by most of the "blogs", is just what I was feeling. I was angry that the story would even be considered news worthy, when our world is so full of disaster these days. By the same token, I agree that Kyla is all about sensationalism and has achieved that, even more than she intended when she put on the swatches of cloth before heading out for travel. She was not going to her job at Hooters, she said she was going to a doctor, and should have dressed more appropriately - especially since she was using public transportation. Yeah, I do not believe she is a VICTIM here - that was just not decent.

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R Reilly, Portsmouth, NH — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:35:31 GMT

A quote from 2004 Enterprising Women Magazine (womens' business magazine)reagrding Southwest's brand positioning: " Southwest Airlines is an example. Employees can choose to dress casually and also have some fun in the way they greet and address passengers. The company’s symbol on the NYSE is LUV (because they love their customers), and the name of their inflight magazine is Spirit. These brand cues reinforce Southwest Airlines’ brand personality and brand promise to their employees, to their customers, and even to Wall Street everyday."

I've always enjoyed SWA's service because of its "younger spirit and casual attitude." I sure hope they've not lost that!

Really SWA, you've got a good thing going - lighten up and stick to what's really important. (and I've seen much worse flying SWA to be sure.

Good for you Ms. Ebbert. You're right.

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Rich, Greeneville, TN — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:35:44 GMT

Come on people. There is not a published dress code for flying on SW Airlines. Her outfit is perfectly legal. She is beautiful and tastefully dressed. She much less offensive than tattooed, pierced, shaved head types. If her skirt was mandatory for all passengers - I would always fly SW.

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S Miller — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:36:26 GMT

Nobody cares how they look anymore. They just want to be noticed at any cost. Hey Kayla, Are you getting the kind of attention you wanted? Did you pay a lot for that lawyer to sit next to you? You lost any chance of suing SW as soon as you flashed your crotch to the nation. You got what you deserve! If I was your boss at Hooters, I'd fire your butt for being so stupid!

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K, Seattle, Wa — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:36:28 GMT

Everyone who is posting messages about her being unattractive is ridiculous! ESPECIALLY messages about her wanting attention. Do you really think she boarded the plane thinking "I'm gonna get on this plane and show everyone my underwear so that I'll get kicked off the plane and the Today show will interview me and I'll be on NATIONAL TELEVISION!!!"
She's a young girl. This is how young girls in Arizona and California dress.
Stop making comments about how her mom shouldn't let her dress like that. SHE'S 23 YEARS OLD! Her mother does NOT control how she dresses.

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C. Johnson — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:36:58 GMT

IF YOU DON'T LIKE WHAT SHE IS WEARING "DON'T LOOK"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Scott M, Las Vegas, NV — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:36:59 GMT

It might have been a bit too short but if everyone flying looked like her, I would be flying everyday!!!
I would rather have her sit next to me than HEAVY, OVERWIEGHT person anyday! She has a great figure and should be proud that she is in shape and cares about her health.

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G JAMES — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:39:10 GMT

an excellent example of the state of young american women these days.
a vapid, blank stare, and parents who smell cash because the child they could not raise better is now a victim of someone picking on them.
southwest has guts to even try to do this now days when everyone has to sue for everything. we are a nation of victims.
the fact that she is a hooters girl should say a lot. no more ambition or intelligence than just to look cute and trendy.
i would be embarassed if this was my kid.

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Stephanie, Pennsylvania — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:39:15 GMT

If she wanted to dress that way she should have taken the Hooters airline to her destination. I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be a problem!!

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CV Jarrettsville, MD — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:39:33 GMT

Gee, was the skirt too short? The answer was clear when we all received the crotch shot when the young lady sat down. Was it necessary to run the story the second time? It's giving her more notoriety and attention which seems to be what she wanted to begin with. Shame on you Today show for running it more than once! That nice positive story about the weight loss success story got a total of 4minutes( with HOda talking quite quickly to get through it) YOur show has become more about ratings and less about quality and important news events. I am losing respect for this show!

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Ray Skarbek — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:39:38 GMT

I found it interesting that while the show was on air Matt asked Kyla to stand up and then sit back down. When Kyla sat down the executives decided that they needed to blur out the area between Kyla's legs. If what she was wearing was ok for being in public, why did the producers blur that area?

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kh, va — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:41:47 GMT

ok so for national tv her skirt was too short, because the camera ma had a good shot up her dress. but as for the airline who could see any thing? the back of the seat in front of her. as for the shirt i have seen much worse everday this summer.

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liz, phoenix, az — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:41:48 GMT

So many TRUE comments but the guy from Albuquerque, come on. You're boycotting SW for that? huff, huff!

Initially I thought, nothing was wrong w/the outfit until I viewed the photos. I didn't see anything objectionable w/the top. The skirt is TOO short, her top may've been hiked up, in which case her pelvic area is visible, as someone stated, you can see in it the photo, behind the shirt. Maybe that's what SW addressed. The employee didn't handle it all that well, but SW shouldn't be held accountable for anything but lack of tact. This female dressed as a teeny bopper wannabe amoral starlet celeb, and the skirt was so LOW on top, she may as well have gone bottomless.

You can't compare this w/Serena Wms'. attire on the court. Get over yourself. I'm not a fan of many of the Wms sisters outfits on the court along w/OTHER female pro atheletes with the hanging jewelry, etc., but to say Serena's shorts are inappropriate in a compararison to that hideous skirt, is insane. Underwear pinching Nadal does the same thing but 100X worse, and we have to put up w/it. It's ok cuz he's not female. Shocking!

Someone mentioned that Kyla is a beautiful girl? What do girls look like in Omaha????? ewwww.

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R. Hawkins — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:43:22 GMT

Of course that skirt was too short! If you look closely enough,the waist band is wrapped around her "cheeks". I'm sure she pulled the skirt down a lttle more knowing that she was being televised. And by the way, I was unfortnate to catch the live viewing and noticed her white panties right away. Even her mother should have used all the public's reaction as the perfect "I told you so!"

Kudos for Southwest Airlines!

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Amy, Beckley, WV — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:44:05 GMT

It's so sad that young women think they have to dress like this. It shows no class. Women with true beauty inside and out know that.

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Leanne, New York — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:45:13 GMT

Don't the women responding remember how fragile your self-esteem was in your early twenties? Or how care-free you were? Most of us wore inappropriate outfits during those years and I'm sure that this girl was not trying to offend anyone with her clothing.
The flight attendant should have discreetly brought her a blanket and whispered that several customers felt uncomfortable that they were accidentally being flashed with too much. Problem solved. Humiliation avoided. And I'm sure she would have been more open to wearing more concealing outfits in the future if she had been approached kindly.

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Joanna Ratkovich,Los Angeles, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:45:29 GMT

How sad that in this day and age some women still do not know how to dress in public. The fact that she is a "Hooters" waitress also speaks volumes. If the law permitted it, many women would walk down the street in public stark naked. They have no concept of human dignity or self-respect. I guess in our pornographic culture that's what we can now expect from a lot of women. The men who ogle such women are also to blame for contributing to the problem.

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Charlie Landrum, Honolulu, Hawaii — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:47:11 GMT

I misunderstood the whole interview...didn't she say she was going to a Doctor's appointment. Is she going to "play" nurse at Hooter's? She shouldn't be faulted...her totally clueless Mom should be. Teach the poor young girl some common manners.

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J.N., Lafayette, IN — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:48:45 GMT

This entire response page is hilarious. First, this chick is 23 years old, therefore her mother has no control over what she wears. Second, YOU CANNOT CATCH AN STD FROM A PLANE SEAT! People commenting about feeling sorry for the next person who sits in her seat have a valid point that it's kinda gross to think about, but come on, take a health class before making stupid comments like that. In my personal opinion, this girl made herself look like an idiot on national tv, but the reactions that this story has provked point out the massive insecurities most women have about themselves. So, in my humble opinion, maybe we should just laugh at her and move on.

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John Sims, San Diego, Calif — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:49:22 GMT

I do not see what all the fuss is about. Would her attire have been acceptable if she were wearing a tennis skirt or workout attire. Womem run around all day long in these types of clothes. I would much rather see and outfit like Kyla was wearing that someone's dirty feet in sandles or someone so fat that they need two seats.

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P T Weltmer — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:49:31 GMT

I, too, noticed how NBC shaded out her privates when she stood up so how can you say that her skirt is not too short? If you look at the top of her skirt, you can see her pelvic bones 3 to 4 inches above the skirt and the button is positioned below her pubic bone. She obviously pulled the skirt down as much as possible for national TV, and it is still very short. I am sure on the plane it was up higher and her shirt was probably not stretched to cover her middle section. She would have been better off wearing bathing suit bottoms. She obviously dresses for needed attention and she can thank the Today Show and the media for giving her the much needed ego boost.

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Kenneth Rivera, Las Cruces, New Mexico — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:50:15 GMT

Sure let her on the plane, but only if she is carrying a can of Lysol. That way, she can kill all the little critters(and SMELLS)after the flight. I wouldn't want to sit in her seat, unless they invented latex pants. KEEP YOUR CROTCH OFF PUBLIC DOMAIN!

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LP Lexington, OH — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:51:21 GMT

While it wasn't inappropriate, it showed her lack of good judgement. The youth of today seem to have little sense of good taste. It certainly was no reason to ask her to leave the plane.

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Kathy, Lake Havasu City, AZ. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:51:47 GMT

I think her skirt was way too short. And she knows it and loves the attention she is getting. I think Southwest has a right to kick off anyone they please. So what's the big story??? Other than girls today dress like tramps and cry anytime someone picks on them. GET OVER IT!!! WHAT DID YOU EXPECT???

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Matt, Cleveland, OH — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:52:10 GMT

I'm a guy and I love a good looking girl but if here skirt was short enough to need to be bleeped then it was too short to travel. Southwest has the right to remove anyone from their planes if they want for something like this. And the mother is horrible. Brags about how pretty her girl is. Mom strikes me as a bit trampy herself.

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John, Seattle — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:52:46 GMT

It probably really all started when she put her bag in the overhead compartment. I am sure that she showed her assets to the people behind her....I am sure it was nice but totatlly inappropriate.

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t wells, Covington LA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:53:16 GMT

It appears she was wearing the skirt's waist extremely LOW, below her hips, maybe even below that "certain line".......between that and the length of the hem; highly inappropriate. It's possible the white shirt was hiked up also.

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Independence, OH — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:53:26 GMT

I think this girl's mother should be ashamed of herself, first and foremost. If this girl has been raised to think that the way she acts and carries herself is the proper way, you can expect nothing less from her. 98 Percent fo the time, you are a product of the way you are raised. Furthermore, some women need to make up for the fact that they have a horse face (clearly, also handed down by her mother) by wearing a hankerchief, I mean, skirt barely big enough to cover-up the fact that (thank God) she was wearing panties.

No doubt, this young lady has a great body, but she has yet to learn that leaving some things to the imagination is a good thing. Inasmuch as SW Airlines has no dress code in place to enforce, she should not have been approached by staff to exit the aircraft.

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Cindy Durham, Williamsburg, Ohio — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:53:31 GMT

I am so tired of people saying if we disagree with the outfit then we are jealous. I could wear that outfit too, but I don't, so I obviously am not jealous. And for the person that brought up the Victoria's Secret commercials, I do disagree with those also. Our society is becoming NUMB TO TRASH!!!

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mary — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:54:04 GMT

yes it was to short this was not a show and tell air line. Look at how mom was dressed in the interview.

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Josephine Shaffer, Johnstown, Pennsylvania — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:54:07 GMT

I see nothing wrong with that outfit in matter of fact it's like totally cool i had a dress like that it's the same length i almot got kicked out of the for same reason how more sexy can woman be i say you go girl.

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San FRancisco, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:54:32 GMT

Matt,

Please make sure you clean the couch which she sat for the interview so that no virus from her private areas get in to next person.

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Jennifer, Charleston, WV — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:56:02 GMT

Her skirt was obviously way too short as when she sat down you could see her underwear. I don't care if she was supposed to be looking stylish - a skirt that short is completely inappropriate. The mere fact that she was on the show and that even would consider a lawsuit just goes to show how idiotic people are and will do anything for attention or money.

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CB Madison, WI — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:57:28 GMT

OMG!!!!! You have got to be kidding!
1) the woman had to pull her skirt down when she stood up
2) nice crotch shot but I'll give her a point for at least wearing underwear
3) if you can see the top of your thighs when sitting down...honey, it's too short
4) this is what she was wearing to a doctor's appt?
5) ever seen the show What Not To Wear????
6 if she paid more than $5 for that peice of ripped up fabric she calls a skirt she got ripped
off
7) I'd be willing to stake the lives of my entire family on the fact that Paris Hilton wouldn't
be caught dead in an outfit like this. Besides if Paris had this on it would be Prada & not
K-Mart!
8) KUDOS to Southwest!!!

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Maureen Kalousek, Darien, IL. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:57:36 GMT

Her outfit would have been fine if her skirt was not so short. I had no problems till she sat down and exposed her crotch. If this was done on national television - what was seen on the plane??? Evidently another passenger complained about her appearance.

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Mom of Teens, Minnesota — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:58:49 GMT

Yes maybe that was appropriate beach attire, but hello people, she wasn't on the beach!!!!!!

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Texas — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:59:00 GMT

Seriously, if a television show has a need to blur a guest's naughty bits...the attire is inappropriate. Has she learned nothing from the likes of Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears, and Paris Hilton et. al. and their public flashing? At least in their situations, I can avoid buying the magazines showing the revealing photos, this young lady had a captive audience on a plane.

I wouldn't want to be on a plane with her and I applaud Southwest for trying to fix a very sticky situation.

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Anita, Beattyville Ky. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:59:14 GMT

I would not have a problem traveling with this lady, but I would have a problem with my children traveling with her. I think this is very disrespectful to other passengers. I do not feel she was humiliated for the simple fact that afterward ahe goes on national television, dressed in the same attire, laughing. She did not seem distressed. Bravo to SW Airlines!

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SLoi Fort Worth, TX — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:00:30 GMT

It's nice that at least one company has high standards in today's culture. I have a young son. When he gets older, I don't plan on taking him to a strip club, so why should he be potentially subjected to such behavior and dress on an airplane?! I'm sick and tired of hearing about "personal rights". When is America going to stop being so selfish and have some common decency and sense?

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Ron Johnson, Ludington MI — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:03:00 GMT

On Youtube, one can find 1972 Southwest Airlines Ads with even more leg showing!

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Jo Davis — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:03:26 GMT

I think this is hilarious! Good for SouthWest, I hope they hold their grounds and stop hoochies like this from showing their unmentionables to everyone and their mother.

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K, Seattle, Wa — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:05:15 GMT

I feel bad for the poor person that has to approve all these messages.

Goodness!!! =)

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Karen Dusenberry — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:05:55 GMT

When flying from one warm climate to another the outfit makes sense. She only has about 7 years left before the veins and gravity change her legs. Why not show them when she can? I am a 60-year-old mom of 3 adult daughters. I envy their legs as I do Kyla's legs. I used to have legs like that.

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Karen, Tiverton, RI — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:06:03 GMT

SW handled it all wrong, I think if someone complained they should have told that person, "we do not have a dress code, but if you like to file a complain maybe SW will chage it in the future. Also the problem with drawing the line is where to stop, I'm sure there were young men on board who wear there paints very low and you see their underwear, why no complains about them? Double standard? How about someone who smells bad, heard no complains about them, and believe me I have sat next to a couple of people like that, or a baby crying the whole flight? Where do you draw that line??

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Stephanie, Grand Rapids, MI — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:08:22 GMT

What a nice looking girl! Too bad she doesn't know how to dress properly. COMMON! The skirt didn't even cover her bottom when she was seated, she had to pull it down when she stood up and "felt" back there to make sure nothing was hanging out, plus the luvly crotch shot when she sat back down. Glad she at least had some kind of underwear/thong on. And what the hell is up with momma - YES - IT'S TOO SHORT!!! I feel sorry for young beautiful women that have such low self esteem that they have to wear clothing that shows everything in order to get attention. I thought she was quite a lovely young woman and didn't really need that kind of "exposure" of herself. Do I think the airline was wrong to try to kick her off - absolutely, but if they bring a lawsuit, I hope the judge is smart enough to throw it out as frivoloty and being a waste of time and money. The girl and her mother need to have their heads examined if they think that is "appropriate" attire for anything.

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Dave, Portland, Or — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:09:53 GMT

I am more offended by flight attendant's uniforms than this slutty skirt. I think if someone wants to where a short skirt and go commando who cares, you don't have to look, but that is just my opinion and other people won't agree.

But SW is within their rights by asking her to either change or cover up. She could have probably purchases some sweet shorts at a gift shop in the Airport.

I am sure it was embarrasing for her, but she should expect attention by dressing this way. Most of us would have been embarrassed wearing that skirt to a dive bar.

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Lynn Thomas, San Diego CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:10:14 GMT

I work at San Diego Airport and agree she should have been asked to adjust her attire. It is obvious you can see her crotch and a women knows when she is exposing herself because there is a little thing called air flow. There is a distinct difference between sexy and vulgar. 3 Cheers for Southwest for enforcing decency and respect for all its passengers.

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bigbird — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:10:20 GMT

Usually anytime someone complains about something that to them is sexually inapproprite it is because that person is uptight,sexually repressed and doesn't get any. Therefore other's sexuality disturbs them. This is also another classic example of people not minding there own biz. The national preoccupation these days seems to be concerning oneself with other peoples business and whats pc in their minds. Get a life people!

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Gene Ketcherside, Venice, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:11:18 GMT

So, is Southwest going to be investigated for obviously hiring the Taliban to be flight attendants? What is wrong with some people in this country? We're all adults, and the kids have seen much, much worse. Grow up, people. If you have a problem with what this young lady was wearing, then perhaps it's you that has the issues...

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Lilly, Bloomington, IL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:11:24 GMT

On other interviews she said this was her outfit after she adjusted for the attendent. She pulled down her skirt, pulled down her top and buttoned her sweater.

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Tina C. Johnson, Los Angeles, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:11:32 GMT

I find it interesting that on the "Today" poll, the overwhelming majority of people do not find her outfit offensive, but the majority of folks commenting here seem to be aghast she would step out of the house that way. Flying is such a hassle now anyway, for me to have to worry someone is not going to approve of my outfit on top of it is just too much. Plus, Southwest has shown actors playing flight attendants in much, much skimpier outfits in advertising (back in 1972, no less!), and as someone else pointed out, flight attendants wore hot pants that were intended to boost business- the hypocrisy is too much. I will not select Southwest the next time I fly.

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TJN, Honolulu HI — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:12:34 GMT

I understand that the short look is in these days with the younger generation, but there are also leggings available to make the outfits a bit more fashionable they COVER YOU UP! I think the outfit was inappropriate because just as at least 10 other people mentioned before me...she FLASHED America her white undies! I do notice that Today is running that portion of the show again and the "flash" has been edited out.

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Dave, Salt Lake City — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:12:38 GMT

Does it really offend everyone so much that you can see some panty?

Can't you see much more at any beach or pool?

Prudes.

That being said, SouthWest can do what it wants it is their plane and their business

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D. Anderson, Seattle, WA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:13:26 GMT

I applaud "Keith" for his action, and firmly believe he was using discretion by pulling Kyla into the jetway. I believe she is "assuming" that the passengers overheard him. We have to remember she is the one who made the choice to dress so unacceptably.

"What ever happened to flight dress etiquette?" When I was growing up flying was a privilege and people dressed respectfully. Passengers behaved with courtesy, did not "trash" the aircraft with their garbage or use obscene language and treated the airline crew with respect. As a crew member of a major airline, having to deal with customers who do not have manners is all too frequent.

I am relieved that this situation has occurred as perhaps now a dress code will be stated and enforced. It is repulsive to have to view someone's crotch, etc. when doing one's job. We as crew treat passengers with respect, it would be nice to have a the same.

Mom, shame on you for jumping on the bandwagon to maybe make a few bucks and get a little notoriety. You and your daughter have made complete fools of yourselves, no, really.

This is ridiculous, Kyla if anyone should apologize to us all for this entire attention-getting ploy and disappear.

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P.L. Fritts, Atlanta, Georgia — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:13:46 GMT

WOW Need you really ask? After Matt had her stand to show the entire outfit, as she sat back down, on National TV her panties showed (white I might add).
Thank goodness she crossed her legs for the rest of the interview,,,,,,,and women (parents too) wonder why our youths are being kidnapped, rape and murdered.

Shame on you Mrs and Ms Ebbert. I would testify for the airlines.

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Wray, Troy, New York — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:14:32 GMT

As we saw when she sat down on the Today show the skirt WAS a tad short. She did say she asked for a blanket for her lap on the plane after she had been spoken to about it. Might this have been her first, second, or third clue the skirt had a problem! or was it just another plug for Hooters?

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Todd, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:14:34 GMT

This spoiled brat is starved for attention. Paris Hilton clones who look stoned on national TV crying about being treated differently for the purposefully slutty outfits they wear is pathetic, but even worse is the mother-of-the-year candidate next to her and the lawyer with the degree from DeVry.

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Jason Wallace — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:14:42 GMT

It's amazing how we never say anything about the Victoria's Secret TV commercials,which obviously shows a lot more skin, & yet we have everything to say about this short skirt. Talk about swallowing a camel while straining at a nat.

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Kelly — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:15:25 GMT

The skirt is pretty short and I would bet that every passenger passing by could see her panties, and also the steward. So, like some have mentioned - for her own protection she should have choosen pants instead. You don't know what you are sitting on. This should be a thought that always goes through a women's mind, I know for me it does. I always wear jeans/pants when going to the movies, or on plane, bus, stadium, etc. any where that has public seating. I do have skirts similar to the one she is wearing and I have worn them, but I always consider the environment or function I am attending and who I will be around. Mostly though I only wear them over a bathing suit or just around the house and if company comes over I slip something else on because of the sitting and standing that can be consider by some as flashing my assets and making others uncomfortable. Her Mom needs to teach her what to wear in public places and what you can wear at home. And, just because it is the "fashion" and everyone wears them, you can be fashionable and protect your assets at the same time. Just like I wear only boots to concerts or around large groups of people. Pretty little sandles and open toes heels don't protect your feet when stepped on or give good support if you needed to move quickly. These are things that Moms need to teach their daughters, if we don't, no one will.....

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Denise, San Diego, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:15:32 GMT

Oh my god! Calm down people. Is everyone on here some sort of conservative clothing freak? People from southern California dress like this all the time, I've seen people with less clothing on get on planes. Why are we as a society so scared of the human body? Now, if she wasn't wearing any underwear, then yes, that's a little gross and I can understand why people would be upset about that.

But come on now! A short skirt?

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Kirsten Mesa, AZ — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:16:42 GMT

Hurray for Southwest!! I know I wouldn't want to fly with a young women hardly wearing any clothes. While standing the skirt might hit lower when pulled well passed the hip bones but I am sure if you are bending, Sliding or sitting on an airplane that skirt is bound to move. By the way Kyla Ebbert pulled that skirt down while stand it looks like up is the only option. Which is where the skirt goes when sitting down. Its about time that someone says enough it enough on clothing that is revealing.

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Hugh Jorgan, Largo, FL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:17:26 GMT

My God, I have never seen such a bunch of "holier than thou" whiners in my life (Southwest Airlines included). One of the reason's the airline got so popular was that the stewardesses wore hot pants. Funny no one mentioned anything to her until they were ready to take off. Who knows, maybe she was actually a terrorist, with WMD's in her panties (I guess she was able to sneak through the Homeland Security guys without any problems). Thank god we averted this disaster, cause I know I feel safer now. By the way, for those who think the airlines seats are so "sanitary" in the first place, how many cute, little babies have peed on the seat before you sat there?
For those who think it's OK for the airline to dictate their morals to others, what would you feel like if they told you your butt was too big to fly with them, or you were too ugly? If they can do one, rest assured they could get away with the other.
I hope Southwest gets a lot of backlash from this, as I know several people I spoke with about it, said they will look for another airline to fly. Remember, we the customers pay the salaries of the "Moral Minority" stewardess.

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Renee, San Diego CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:18:31 GMT

As a "young" female (34 yrs) I am so appalled at the behavior of the attendant on duty- we are Paying customers and NEVER have I heard of anyone being advised of a dress code. I haven't flown SW in years and will not unless under duress ever again, and I will definitely discourage others from doing so as well, the airline industry in general is so out of control, I don't need someone who is paid to take care of my needs on a flight telling me I can't fly b/c of my attire, sounds like "KEITH" was a little jealous- maybe trying to get the skirt for himself??

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Philip, Texas — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:18:33 GMT

I am amazed at the reactions here. First of all, she wasn't flashing her "private parts" in any conceivable way. Grossly obscene? Are you kidding me? I guess bathing suits must justify being burned at the stake then, jesus. And for the claims of hygiene and sitting in the same seat? Wow. She had underwear on! People are so uptight and puritanical it is sickening.

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Ken Stone — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:18:41 GMT

Much ado about nothing. You see way worse in any underwear catalog or your Sunday paper fliers. Don't look if it offends you.

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Kay, Honolulu, HI — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:18:41 GMT

I think it was absolutely inappropriate to wear the short skirt. What did she think??? Inside aircraft is cool, she should cover up. Why did she need to wear such a outfit? She wanted to have attention by wearing such a short skirt? Her mother should teach her how to dress in public.

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Steve, Rhode Island — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:19:02 GMT

Umm... There's a war going on, our sons and daughters are being killed in Iraq, and this is all we can talk about?

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Tammy Carnicella, Hollidaysburg PA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:19:07 GMT

If Kyla Ebbert, her Mother, and her lawyer still think that her "skirt" was appropriate, then someone should show them the video from the first TODAY show interview this morning. I'm just glad the director was quick-thinking enough to change the camera shot right away. I noticed when they replayed the interview later this morning, they cut that part out. That should be proof enough that the skirt was obscene.
I can imagine that the Southwest employees took the actions they did only after Kyla flashed everyone who had to walk by her to get to their seat on that plane.
I had to laugh when Matt asked if they were going to ask for money and they weren't honest enough to give an answer. I'd bet the shirt off my back (which isn't as low cut as hers was) that she'll play this "poor little me" routine right to the bank. I hope

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E. Miller, Cincinnati, Ohio — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:19:08 GMT

I have been traveling on planes since I was a young child. My parents taught me that flying in a priveldge and I shoud treat it as such. When my family would travel, my sister and I would have to wear dresses and act like ladies. My father wore a suit and my mother was always dressed impecably. Now that I am an adult I still can't get on a plane without dressing up a little. I think that her outfit made her look a little trashy and I feel that it is inappropriate for an plane. I also feel that airlines should have a dress code for passengers. I have seen people wear the most outrageous and inappropriate outfits on planes.

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Robin B, Kingston, TN — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:20:21 GMT

Her skirt if ridiculously short........crotch length short but that's what all girls, even little ones (gag!) are wearing. She's dressing for attention and she has to know that she cannot sit or bend over without someone seeing her butt or crotch. However, the way the airlines handled it was totally tacky. You don't embarass someone like that in front of everyone like sonme little kid who just got caught shop lifting. She's a woman who's wearing an outfit that's not fit for travel. We all saw the crotch of her panties on tv but surely she wasn't wearing a thong on the day of travel and showed her butt. Since we don't know that, they should have quietly taken her to the back and asked her to put a blanket on her lap and suggest that she wear something different next time. They don't have a dress code so how can you enforce something that's not posted? Unfortunately, lawyers are sue happy so now they are probably going to sue which is ridiculous. Yes, she got embarassed, waaaahh, but she'll never see those people ever again. I hope she doesn't win a dime. SW Airlines does owe her an apology though. Big time!

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Laura, Honolulu, HI — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:21:09 GMT

Good job Southwest! You did great! We should have dress code when we are in public transportation.

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AR Cook — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:23:23 GMT

If you can see someones panties (crotch view) in public it is innappropriate. I could see her panties. Sexy is not the word that desribes.

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Kim Hazelton, Odessa, FL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:23:59 GMT

I know that as a mother of a 10-year-old boy and a 9-year-old girl, I would be thrilled to have the airline ask this young woman to cover up or get off of the plane. I try hard to teach my son to respect women, and to teach my daughter to respect herself. It's difficult to reinforce this lesson when an attractive young woman walks onto a plane dressed like this, asking for attention. Young women who dress like this have very little self-respect and are certainly not demanding that the men in their lives treat them with respect. That mother should be ashamed! I would welcome some sort of dress GUIDELINES from the airlines since I don't appreciate the poor choice of clothing for most of the youth I see in the airports these days (or most anywhere else for that matter). I have been a Southwest customer for many years, and if this is their new campaign I will GLEEFULLY fly their family-friendly skies!!!

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Janie, Chicago, IL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:23:59 GMT

i just wanted to say that if she flashed the US her crotch this morning while she was sitting down after "modeling" her outfit trying to prove that it was not to skimpy i can only imagine what the people on the airplane saw while she was just acting normal.

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Lynn, Papillion, NE — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:25:59 GMT

I agree with others as I sat and watched this morning and saw that the camera had to block out a certain area as Kayla sat down. I wonder why no one has had her turn around so we can see just how short the skirt looks from the back side. Also, when she stood up this morning, she had to pull it down, so she may not have even known when she came on the plane if the "skirt" was further up or not.What if she would have bent over...YIKES !..Interesting, she's a pretty girl, why does she have to dress this way? The only thing I did agree with is her attorney, if Paris Hilton wore this skirt they would be asking her what she'd like to drink instead of asking her to leave the plane. I'm not sure who to give kudos to, certainly not Kayla's mom.

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Rose, Summerville, SC — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:26:58 GMT

Hooray for SW. This girl only thought of herself. She wanted the attention, but got more than she bargained. I wonder if she was even wearing any panties. I can't believe that her mother would defend her. Does she have eyes? I would be ashamed of my daughters. I agree with some of the other comments, if this had been a man, he would have been considered a pervert. Does she know the word hygiene or its purpose?

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DC, Orlando, FL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:27:37 GMT

sexy, no...trashy, yes. Honestly, plenty of people travel in very casual clothes (me included), but who wears this outfit a) on a plane and b) to a dr's appt which is where she said she was heading. Trying to make the ob-gyn's job a little easier was she? Disgusting. And way to flash a national TV audience, thus proving SW's very accurate point. I am disappointed that the Today Show felt the need to give this attention seeker 15 seconds of fame.

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Judith, clearwater, FL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:27:58 GMT

Ok, when in an airplane can anyone see in to onther persons crotch? How about never! There is only space enough for sitting straight legged and there is no one sitting in front of you . I fell for this girl, who are they to tell her that she was to sexy. Last time a check an airplane was not church, school or a office. If you don't want to look don't!!!!!! She is young and beautiful why should she not wear a short skirt. Don't be jealous!! I have been telling people for years that Southwest Airline is awful, I refuse to fly with them!

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Steve, Ft. Worth, TX — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:29:15 GMT

For the people calling Southwest and complaining on Kyla’s behave, give me a break. The girl got what she deserved. Thank goodness for the advances in technology allowing the Today Show to blur out the now famous “crotch shot” that appeared live this morning. Now just imagine boarding a flight with your 5 year old son and having to explain to him why this girl’s stuff is hanging out. Don’t you think other passengers complained about this girl’s attire and that is why Southwest addressed the situation?

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JAH, Pinellas County, FL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:29:26 GMT

I believe it was WAY too short. You could see her panties (thank God she wore some) when she sat back down and recrossed her legs. If she were my daughter, she wouldn't be allowed out of the house wearing something that revealing. Her mother needs to instill some morals

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Bernie, Melbourne, Australia — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:29:56 GMT

Wow, all those people who have criticised NBC for covering up the 'crothch' shot and then claiming it is evidence her shirt was too short to wear on the plane. How many people on the plane had the same viewing angle that the camerman did? Absolutely none

The flash of her panties was situational and momentary. There was nothing to see when she was standing or walking and nothing to see when she was sitting. The airline screwed up and should be apologising.

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LS, York ME — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:30:12 GMT

I saw the original segment early in the show while sitting at my kitchen island having coffee with my husband. We both just looked at each other and started to laugh! Whatever sympathy this girl, her mother, and attorney sought to get was negated by the "crotch shot". I have flown Southwest and know that people get on and off these planes without the plane (or seats) being cleaned. Just think, this was probably thong underwear on the day she was flying....some people might like the idea of "hot bunking" her seat, but I don't. No Shirt or Shoes; No Service signs are everywhere at beach establishments. Are we not to worry about other body parts? Kudos to Southwest...I don't care if she says she was embarrassed....people like her are not capable of being embarrassed. I watch Today all the time but they should have skipped this one!

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SLM, Atlanta, GA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:32:37 GMT

Just realized something ... the girl is a waitress at Hooters ... unfortunately that really explains why she and her mother both thought what she was wearing was okay.

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A concerned person, Portland, OR — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:32:41 GMT

Yes! it was way way too short. I agree about the sitting down, then crossing your legs, and sitting there. Think! You have to separate your legs to cross them, then when they are, the separation is still there where you sit! I remember the late 60's and we had the same problem. But now, it's acceptable? I don't think so! Where is ladylike, discreet behavior gone? To the trash! What do prostitutes have left to show compared to these people!

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David Lockaby — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:33:23 GMT

What she was wearing is very tame compared to prime time TV. Pretty lady too.

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Michele, Newark, DE — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:34:09 GMT

Way to go Southwest! This hooter's waitress was embarrassed?? Give me a break!!! She earns a living by leaving nothing to the imagination what makes you think she is any different in public?? Girls like this give all females a bad name. If girls like this continue to market themselves as a peice of meat then society will view us all as such. I have no desire to consistantly see girls with no morals, flashing their body parts everytime I turn around. We as women were not put on this earth for the viewing pleasure of the select group of men who are competing in the "Who can see more body parts" game. I am a former pageant winner (local, state and national) and the self confidence I gathered by completing taught me that there is no need to dress inapproriately to "get attention".

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John Doe — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:34:19 GMT

I think that she is a young as well as pretty girl and she should have the right to wear what she wants,just as you have the right NOT to look. We do not need the airlines to tell us how to dress.

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Wayne Uhl — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:35:08 GMT

The FA was just afraid his "boyfriend" would go straight if he saw the lovely young lady. I would prefer to sit next to her as opposed to the tank top wearing fatties who usually ride the cattlecar. SWA needs to stop listening to all the fawning over how cool they are get back to business.

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Tom M, Allentown, PA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:36:22 GMT

It is obvious by looking at the still photo on your web site that she has pulled her skirt down to make it more presentable. Look where the waist button is, just above her pubic bone! She would never have worn the skirt that low, meaning it was much higher when she got on that plane. The TODAY show allowed her to doctor her attire to make her look more sympathetic!

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Kay, BB, Florida — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:36:33 GMT

I agree with wondering what,if anything, was on under the skirt and also noticed that in the interview the skirt was pulled down as far as it could go...so I then wondered how far up it was up when she boarded the plane. I think it is a shame that anyone feel they need to wear a skirt that short. Save a little for the imagination.

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Josh Manhattan — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:37:46 GMT

Wow, moms from the midwest sure don't like pretty yong girls, but they do enjoy bashing the character of someone they don't even know. Classic American hypocritical value system. If you work on that plane, you don't ask her to leave, you give her a blanket, you blame it on a mom or dad 2 rows back with the 6 year old son, and you move on. I don't want my kid to wear that to the airport, but that was tame for even cable tv. More importantly i don't want her bashing someone she doesn't even know based on a photo or Today show interview.

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njd, milwaukee wisconsin — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:37:59 GMT

What a Hoot, I mean Hooters! Yes, she's trying too hard. Yes, she's a cookie cutter look-a-like of a wanna-be celebrity. IF the censors really did in fact need to block her "If you want to call it a skirt" denim cut-off, then she really needs to buy a clue and have a little self respect as well as respect for the public at large. It sounds pretty outrageous to not let her fly, she should have just had a blanket thrown over her, or Southwest should designate the back of the plane for racier humans :)

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Bab's, Florida — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:38:30 GMT

Thank You Southwest Airlines. Someone needs to stands up. I must have seen and heard things differently than some of the others. Kyla's an adult and made the choice to wear those clothes that day 2 MONTHS AGO. Now she has to live with the choice. I heard that the Flight Attendant and herself left the plane "occupied" area to discuss the clothing. How did the others on the plane hear what had happened? Maybe she told them. So she humilitated herself. If she's not intersted in "suing" Southwest, why was her "MAMA" and "ATTORNEY" on the show. I hope Southwest checks the Terminal cameras to see exactly how the clothes were arranged prior to boarding. I would bet they were not like they were being projected this morning. And yes, I did get the panty flash also, not the decent version. I also want to say thanks to Kyla for the FREE advertising they gave Southwest, so I can continue to fly for reduced rates. GOOD JOB SOUTHWEST AND THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT!

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lc florida — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:38:35 GMT

While I believe her choice of clothing for any public travel is in highly bad taste, I also question why she would choose to wear such an outfit to a doctor's appointment! SW should have covered her seat in "plastic" and then given her a blanket to cover her exposed crotch. Her acting as if she were a victim is a joke! As far as the apology goes ~ the only apology needed is an apology from SW to all of those who had to fly with her and be exposed to such an embarrassing display of bad taste.

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Tom Farmer — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:38:37 GMT

I find it hard to share the concern that some people have expressed about the potential for seeing too much flesh when Ms. Ebbert was seated. I've never been on a Southwest flight where there was enough legroom to provide a view of anything to anyone. I traveled last week and saw similar outfits being worn by other passengers, which made the flights far more pleasant than they would have been otherwise. I suspect that "service supervisor" Keith was suffering from PMS on that day, since he seemed to be the only one with a beef. Southwest has many wonderful employees, but this one has brought a lot of harm to your reputation.

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Alan Wright, Jacksonville, FL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:38:57 GMT

The fact remains that in this country her attire is not in any way illegal, immoral, or obscene. It may be provocative, tasteless, or trampy but it is not against the law. Also stated in the interview, was the fact that there is NO stated dress code for the airline, thereby negating any subjective opinion offered by its’ employees. She was not a threat, nor was she a distraction to the flight crew. So while one person may or may not think that her attire was inappropriate, her actions did not violate the law while the Southwest employee might have. While I do think her skirt was too short for common sense reasons I also think that she has the right to wear what she wants if there is no law or corporate policy forbidding it. What’s next open-toed shoes, red ties, green shirts? Why is it not illegal for a fat hairy man to wear a tank top T-Shirt? I would argue as to which would be more offensive.

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DC, Wilton, Maine — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:39:31 GMT

There is a time and place for a woman to show her body. It is to her HUSBAND and him only. When we show all we have to everyone, we cheapen ourselves loose respect for ourselves and for others.
Where is this young woman's father? Why is he not explaining to her how men think, helping her to keep her own self-respect and that of her future? Looking "sexy" if for the marriage bed, and I am sure this young woman needs the assistance of a "mature" woman to explain this to her as her mother does not seem to understand it too well herself. Too often we forget purity and honorable behavior. Let's help this young person understand that Brittney and those like her are to be pitied, not emulated. Someone please give this girl some clothes, she only has a "belt" and "top slip" to wear.

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Helena, Alabama — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:40:23 GMT

Several readers have mentioned the “crotch shot” when Miss Ebbert was seated and that too much leg exposed when seated. The implication is therefore the skirt was too provocative to be worn while seated on an airplane.

Has anyone given thought to the minimal leg room that is available on commercial aircraft? With only 20 to 22 inches between the seats, I seriously doubt that anyone would have been positioned in such a way as to be offended.

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Karen Petzold, Vassar, MI — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:43:04 GMT

I have to say that I had mixed feelings about this story.
Standing up I thought she looked fine, even if the skirt seemed very short... however, when she sat down you got quite a "shot" with the camera. I, and the rest of the viewers, saw right up her skirt. You could see her white panties. Not to mention, when she crossed her legs the skirt went even higher and she might as well not have been wearing it at all.
If you saw it on national tv.... then the other passengers probably had the same view. I'm not a prude, but shouldn't she be embarrassed about showing her panties off to anyone who's looking instead of someone telling her that she's dressed inappropriately?
Here's a thought... if you sit down and your panties are visible... your skirt is too short and shouldn’t be worn in public.
Now.. there was a Paris Hilton comparison made here... the lawyer said if Paris Hilton was wearing that outfit and got on the plane she would have been shown to her seat and given a drink. True... but she'd also have pics of her very visible panties popping up on TMZ and magazines all over the world.
I just think there has to be a moral decency line somewhere... how short is too short?

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Chris — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:44:14 GMT

In addition to the shorts being very short and revealing the top is very, very tight - the shirt is thin and tight. She was not kicked off the flight - I think people do have a right to not be exposed to this in public.

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SSmith, Bella Vista, Ar. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:44:14 GMT

Some of the news programs did not mention just how short the skirt was and that it was blurred out on TODAYS show. I just found out by reading your blog. Can't watch A;; the programs.Southwest needs to be applauded for doing this.It appears that the top is quite pulled down so maybe it was pulled up also.

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Debbie Wichita kansas — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:45:28 GMT

I think the clothing young and not so young women are wearing the past few years is getting more and more inappropiate. On MSNBC the newsperson on Joe's show black bra was showing as she leaned across the desk, I would think the man next to her was having a hard time figuring out where to look. Showing extreme cleavage has gotten out of line. Low cut tanks have a place but not for in your face exposure.

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LLB, Portland, OR — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:47:24 GMT

Aren't we missing the point here?? Since when does "one" customer complaining set the standard? I thought this was a free country. Apparently as we move forward since 9-11 everyone is taking the opportunity to move us closer to 1940 Germany. At what point will people who believe in what this country was founded on stand up and protest this kind of singling out of people because one or two don't like it? How much of our freedom will we allow the government to take in the name of "national security"?

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Rhonda Fanning, Joplin, MO — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:50:15 GMT

What is she and her mother thinking! Is this really important enough to take to national TV, to sue, or demand anything? Grow up daughter and accept an occasional "you can't do that simply because we said so..." Life is full of "no's" and people shouldn't tie up the court system for something so frivolous...so frivolous that it upsets me that I am wasting precious time to comment. You chose to use the service of a company that has to make judgment calls all the time and hopefully for the best of all customers, employees, and the shareholders. The airline is a business that is owned by someone that is entitled to make decisions. I am a liberal thinker, that loves to dress sexy (but appropriate for my audience and situation), and also have a 24-year-old daughter that's gorgeous and sexy. But if she called me with the same complaint, I would tell her "that's life honey!" I would tell her to make the best of the situation and hopefully this insignificant, trivial inconvenience will make her a stronger person and learn to deal with life! To the young lady and her mother: Just get over it, accept a freebie if they offer one and go on...because this makes you and your mother look shallow.

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PG Los Angeles, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:51:45 GMT

Who cares what she was wearing! It's just a really short skirt. It's not a threat to the passengers' security. I bet if she was Britney Spears or Paris Hilton the flight attendants would've welcomed her on the plane with open arms. Flight attendants should be keeping their eyes open for terrorists not sexy women. Geesh!

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Matt L, Aurora, Ontario — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:52:11 GMT

Is it provocative? Yup. Is it nice? Yup. Do I think it's wrong. No way! I thought the land of the free thing included how you dress... My biggest concern is the fact that a MALE flight attendent complained. No stereotype there.

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Kelly, Fort Collins, CO — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:52:17 GMT

Please....this is America. If the airline were taking the stance that she couldn't fly, then they should have held their ground. Acting on the complaint of another passenger was wrong. Then, letting her back on the airplane made the airline look wishy washy. What about offensive B.O.? What about screaming kids? Just because she offended someone, so what. Get over it.

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Jiminy Dillicus — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:53:12 GMT

I think this was an example of very poor reporting. My guess is that there was a customer, probably a woman, seated in the waiting area across from her, and my guess is that the skirt may have been all that she was wearing. If so, then where is the interview with the person who complained?

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Nick, Parsippany, NJ — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:54:13 GMT

What the public fails to realize is the purchase of the ticket does not grant special immunity to indecency. You are a guest of an airline who's responsibility is the safety and comfort of an entire plane full of people. If a person is inappropriately dressed, uses foul language, gets aggressive or drunk, they should be removed from the plane for the safety and comfort of the remaining passengers.

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Viewer, Payson Ut — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:55:51 GMT

I am sorely displeased with the way you have endorsed/even encouraged such immodesty as acceptable for our country. I have not been able to get the bad taste this interview left me with this morning and had to write in. I am grateful there are people out there who care about protecting values that are family friendly, esspecially the courage the airline steward had to pull this young lady aside and address her apparrel. I hope Kyla Ebbert will never forget how innappropriate she felt, but with the encouragement she has received today i doubt it... she will most likely encourage those who feel angry from the emabrassment of their choices (what most of us call consequences) to reach out to media for consolation and encouragement rather than to look inward for reflection and change. Finally, the comment from the gentleman sitting to the left (camera shot) of Kyla's mom who said - if Paris Hilton were to walk onto the same plane dressed in the same oufit she would be kindly guided to her seat and given a drink was the most innappropriate comparison he could have made. We do not want our youth today using such exploited celebrities as there role models better yet as an excuse to act and dress the way they do. I hope the thoughts/feelings of this viewer who took effort and time to express them are considered just as the your own - disappointment in this interview is an understatement.

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Cincinnati, OH — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:55:58 GMT

If this young lady is considering a lawsuit, the footage from the Today show is Exhibit A for Southwest's defense. If you can't stand up and sit back down without flashing your business, you ARE NOT dressed appropriately. Anyone who dresses like that can't be that mortified for being taken to task for her attire. Further, she can't be terribly embarrassed by her treatment by the airline or she wouldn't be going on national TV to tell the world about it. Save it for Hooters.

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Patricia, martinez, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:57:15 GMT

What happened to "land of the free"? These airline personnel are on a HUGE power trip! Southwest (and other airlines I have noticed) need to have some sensitivity training! I have seen a lot of attire on people that I wouldn't wear but it is none of my business or the airlines. I think the bigger problem these days is inappropriate behavior by the airlines. I will think twice about flying SWA unless they apologize for the way they handled this! This is AMERICA folks, let's act like it. For all those people saying they are offended by this type of dress I say quit looking. It is pretty hypocritical to say you don't approve but then tune in to the Today show to watch for crotch shots!

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Renee, Orange County, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:57:41 GMT

I hope Southwest will let us all know when they are instituting the Nun at the entrance of the tarmac with her measuring stick so that I can make sure my skirt is no more than 3 inches above my knees.

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Aubry Clopton, Cincinnati, Ohio — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:57:59 GMT

I think people should wear whatever they feel like wearing without others discriminating. Does it REALLY matter how short her skirt is? Does it really make a difference in your lives what this gal was wearing on a flight? Did she offend anyone? She was offended. Aren't there many other things we could be focusing on other than Kyla's skirt length?

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NAA, middle MO. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:58:31 GMT

In its "early days"???? Soooo, flight attendants wore "short" shorts in their early days. So what? That was at least 10 years (or more) ago so why should it be an issue now??

I have to admit that a lot of what I see people wearing on planes (and everywhere else) can be pretty disgusting and a lot of it is as ridiculous as a skirt that is too short.

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Jacquelin Twiss Winder, Georgia — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:58:59 GMT

Yes, her skirt was too short, should she have been kicked off the plane -- NO. I'm a little tired of airline tzar's reigning terror over their little fiefdoms.

My son was home on leave (active duty military) for 10 days. When I dropped him off at the airport in Athens, GA, the desk agent refused to let him on the plane. Why? Because his name (and anybody else with the same name) was on the no fly list. She told me and I quote "Well he did something wrong or he would not be on the list." She REFUSED to clear his name and allow him to board. We had to drive to Atlanta Hartsfield in order to find someone with a brain. Just another example of a Tzar reigning terror over their little fiefdom.

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Cheryl, Saginaw, Michigan — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:59:45 GMT

Disgusting! I saw the "unedited" version on the Today Show & "saw it all'. She was definitely not embarrassed nor decent. She obviously dresses provocatively on a regular basis as she was quite comfortable with herself & tried to play all innocent in regards to her public dress. Come on Matt!! Would you like to take your children back to the bathroom on the plane & subject them to a little public "peep" show on the way?? I don't think SW should kick someone off for such a display, but they should definitely insist that she change clothes or cover up with a blanket due to public laws concerning indecent exposure & for the sake of all their other paying customers. "Mom" - get a life! Quit living thru your daughter & take off the rose colored glasses & call it like it is. Give your daughter some healthy affirmation & guidance so she doesn't seek it from every Tom,Dick & Harry vs condoning such dress from a young lady who should also know better and just because everybody is doing something doesn't make it right.

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Mother in Mesa, Arizona — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:00:21 GMT

Big Brother all over again. Since when does an airline "employee" have the RIGHT to dictate what a PAYING customer wears? Pleasssssssseeeeeee. If the woman has the body to show it off, then by all means! Unless the woman was coming on the plane dressed in nothing but a feather boa? then the airlines has NO BUSINESS playing God with the dress code. SHAME ON YOU SOUTHWEST!!!!

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Denise, San Diego, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:00:51 GMT

Why is morality even being mentioned here?

What does someones own personal fashion choice have to do with morality? Compared to the rest of the world, especially Europe, America is uptight and prudish about anything to do with nakedness and the human body. So what if you could see her panties, how is this physically bothering you?

It's pretty weird to hear about this incident happening with Southwest, since they are considered by many here the "ghetto" airlines of the sky.

It's funny how most of the indignant comments are coming from those who are situated in the mid-west, "conservative" extreme republican states.

And she's 23 years old. She can wear what she wants to wear. Stop trying to say if this was your daughter you wouldn't let her wear this because you wouldn't have any choice, because she's an adult.

I think Southwest needs to apologize before she sues them. Don't get me wrong, I love flying Southwest, their ticket prices are so affordable. But this makes me worry about what I'll need to wear the next time I get on one of their planes.

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Melissa, Rochester NY — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:02:45 GMT

I don't think she should have been asked to get off the plane. I do think that her skirt was very short. I saw the live show and what all of the Today's shows audience saw. Thank God she had underwear on. Save the outfit for clubing and going to the beach not for a plane ride. She's thin and can wear it but use tact as to where you wear it. If you're in need of attention there are far better ways of getting it. You certainly don't want to attract the wrong crowd.

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KMH,NC — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:04:07 GMT

Ask any teacher how many times parents stick up for their children when they do something wrong. Like so many parents, Kyla's mother missed a teaching opportunity.

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Tired of busy bodies, utah — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:04:43 GMT

It seems that the issue is not her skirt, everyone seems to agree it is too short. However the handling of the situation by southwest. One of the problems we have a nation is indeed revealing to much, however, a larger problem in my opinion is the fact that we cannot be tolarent. If there was no dress code in place then they shouldnt have treated her so badly in front of everyone. They are not elected or hired law enforcement agents, so they cannot enforce indecency laws. As suggested earlier, they should have offered a blanket and if they felt it was indeed "indecent exposure" informed the PROPER authorities.

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Karen, Waukesha WI — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:05:05 GMT

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Lori, Minneapolis, MN — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:05:15 GMT

Why would a WOMAN wear a skirt that short other than for attention-getting reasons? Obviously, she feels the need to expose her crotch in order to be noticed. she had to pull her skirt down when she stood up - it had creeped up her thighs while she sat down. I have no idea why she and her mommy and an attorney are making an issue of this - just admit that you are dressed like a ho and go change your clothes. The attorney should be ashamed for even considering defending this girl. As for the airline...yes, they could have been able to handle this a bit differently. However; she obviously wanted attention and she got it!!

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SLM, Atlanta, GA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:06:01 GMT

To all of you from warm climates such as southern California and the desert southwest who say that dress like this is normal given the warm and sometimes hot climate. I live in Atlanta where for 9 days in the month of August the daily high temperature exceeded 100 degrees (hence a record being set) and I always dressed both comfortably and was able to remain cool while still remaining dressed appropriately. So irregardless of what alot of you say or think, it is possible to be dressed appropriately while staying cool and comfortable (and btw, it has nothing to do with being age appropriate or having a great body ... when you're showing your underwear when you sit that is just not appropriate)!

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slowtrain, Chicago, IL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:09:32 GMT

Matt Lauer of TODAY Show was very patronizing to Kyla Ebbert, whose mother ought to be ashamed of her daughter's dressing, which was clearly intended to incite lust and depravity. Apparently, in this case, mother does not know best, because this particular mother, as daughter, does not know better.

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Bryan Russell, Austin, TX — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:11:01 GMT

ok guys, i don't think the outfit appropriate but i have traveled with friends who wore clothing pretty similar to that outfit internationally, we flew to london-gatwick out of atlanta and delta had no problem with it so while i think ms. thing could use a little more tact when getting dressed in the morning, i don't feel southwest had the right to ask her to leave the plane at all, they should have asked her to pull her skirt down, adjust her shirt/sweater, and sit back down and asked her to wear a blanket or something, that's not what happened, the flight attendant asked her to leave the plane and pay for another flight, they have no right in asking customers to miss their flight and have to pay for another flight because their skirt's a little revealing, especially when the outfit was not addressed until she sat down, at that point it's a little late to ask someone to leave

if the airline doesn't have a dress code, then they shouldn't be shocked and appauled when college students board the plane dressed like that

and that attorney's right, had that been britney spears, paris hilton or lindsay lohan (who we all know don't wear underwear) the problem would not have been addressed, no one would have complained and they would have been left alone, i would bet money on that

do i think the outfit was too revealing? absolutely, but that's not my call to tell her to change clothes nor is it southwest's call if they don't have a set-in-stone dress code for passengers

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Toni, Kennesaw, Georgia — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:12:28 GMT

You know, folks, like it or not, there are laws regarding how we dress! Women's breasts are supposed to be covered in public, even on a public beach. The hind quarters are to be covered, as are the genitals. But we're not talking about a beach. We're not talking about a college campus. We're talking about an airplane, which is boarded at a public airport. I find it disturbing that so many of you don't seem to understand that there is a difference. If she had shown up in court dressed this way, the judge would have had every right to find her in contempt. There are certain times and certain places for specific attire!

When she sat down, Kyla's genital area was displayed. We're all assuming she wore white cotton panties that day. I'd wager money that she was wearing a colored thong that day on the plane, making it much more visible to other passengers than what we saw.

And who cares what fabric the skirt was made from? If it doesn't fit well enough to cover the legally required areas at all times you are in public, don't buy it! It's that simple! I seriously doubt that anyone put a gun to this girl's head and FORCED her to purchased a skirt this short or made from this fabric, requiring constant adjusting to make sure it was "legal".

It doesn't matter HOW many people wear this stuff. If the outfit doesn't cover the legally required areas at all times, it's inappropriate!

And why is it that the female fashions right now expose so much of our bodies, while the male fashions cover up more and more? It's that same old double standard that's been around for centuries. Ladies, if you want to be respected for your intelligence, dress appropriately. If you want to be treated like a brainless object, dress like Kyla!

And for those of you who haven't been watching the news over the past few years, seats on buses, airplanes, movie theaters, etc. have been tested and have shown increasingly more fecal matter and vaginal secretions on them in recent years. Did we all start leaking suddenly? No, but there was a change in fashion: super short skirts and thongs! Things leak!

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Fred, Charlotte, NC — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:12:36 GMT

Has anyone seen the amount of legroom available on a coach-class seat? It is unlikely she was giving much of a show considering the seat in front of her is a mere inches away from her knees.

This is simply a case of someone trying to yet again impose their morals on another individual. If you do not like it then do not look at her. It's not as offensive as the alcohol breath of a drinker or the reeking smell of smoke from a smoker.

So many angry and jealous people here...

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Darlene Dixon Ca. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:14:03 GMT

I don't know what is wrong with you people, I have read the most horrible comments about this girl. I don't think she is ugly nor do I think she is dressed any different then any other girl these days. I think that we miss the whole point that she was treated badly and there was no reason for it, how many of us have been treated badly by some unhappy employee taking thier sad little life out on us?
I for one would rather sit accross from this girl then some nut carrying a bomb on them descized as lotion. With all of the problems we face in this country I think this poor girl (who I think is attractive) is the least of our worries. Come on poeple if your going to get mad get mad about true injustice and not 15 min. of fame.

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JD, CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:14:44 GMT

Can someone do a scientific study of the angle of view in a cramp airline seat to see if anyone can see anything? There was no mention of where the girl was sitting. Unless she was sitting in one of the aft-facing seat, there is a big different between a direct frontal camera shot and a cramp airline seating situation

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Cindy, New York, NY — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:15:15 GMT

Southwest had no right to "scold" and threaten to remove Kyla for her outfit, and that is the point of this story. However, if we are going to move this debate to what is considered "classy vs. trashy" attire, then no doubt her outfit was tasteless and vulgar. Furthermore, her mother's comment that "this is how any other girl in San Diego dresses" was a weak argument. If all of Kyla's friends showed up on a "Girls Gone Wild" video, would her mother condone this behavior because "this is what all the other girls are doing?"

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carol, missouri — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:16:31 GMT

She has had her 15 minutes of fame. She accomplished what she set out to do. Get attention. Wouldn't want to be next to sit in her seat. Enough of this. It isn't news worthy.

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Jane Gilbert, Minneapolis, MN — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:17:48 GMT

So who is to say what is to "short". Perhaps we should take a better look at what TV, Movie, Print Ads show and start there. In my opinion Southwest owes her an apology for embarrassing in her in front of other passengers. They could just as well as taken her into the jetway to have the conversation. I would say the employee needs to have more training from the Human Resource Department.

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Tonya, Phoenix, AZ — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:18:01 GMT

Also...I flew Southwest to Las Vegas just two weeks ago. On my return trip I sat next to a woman who is considered to be overweight. As she was boarding, a member of the airline staff pulled her aside in front of everyone and suggested that she should think about purchasing a second ticket for her "comfort". She insisted that she would fit into the seat just fine. Then two of the airline staff escorted her to her seat to confirm whether or not she could fit in the seat. The woman was mortified, and by the time I sat down next to her, she was in tears. This was awful. I'm now thinking that Southwest is not a customer-friendly airline.

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Molly6, Arcadia Louisiana — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:19:12 GMT

SHE LOOKS LIKE A SLUT! There's no way she sits on skirt and I wouldn't want to be the passenger in her seat AFTER she got off. Its embarassing when people don't care how trashy they look. This woman will do almost anything for attention, hence get on TV with an outfit they have to blur her coochie. All I needed to hear was "Hooters" to know pretty well what she's like......

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Jay, KY — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:19:13 GMT

I agree with the comments about the unsanitary nature of this kind of dress in a public place. Was she wearing panties and if so was it more than a thong? Maybe the airlines handled it poorly, but all of this could have been avoided had Kyla dressed in good taste to begin with. I am so tired of people crying foul when it could all be avoided if they used good common sense. She dressed trashy and her mom approves....sad sad state. Look what it got her...a lot of negative publicity.

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Stethen McClain, Chicago Hieghts, Il. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:19:53 GMT

I will never fly southwest again and will tell every one that I know not to fly souhtwest. Further more I believe that every woman who does have a short skirt on should fly for free.

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Patty C., Midlothian, VA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:21:40 GMT

The outfit was inappropriate. The Today Show airing the segment was equally inappropriate. Definitely not an "exclusive" to be proud of. Guess it's time to change channels.

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jeannie, Saginaw, MI — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:22:20 GMT

Take another look at that picture. Her skirt is pulled way down to, literally, her pubic area. She said she told them she would "pull it down as far as she could", so I can't imagine what it looked like before she did that. I sure wouldn't want to sit in the seat after her. No one knows if she was wearing undies!!! UGH!!!

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Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:23:58 GMT

Shame on her. But shame on her mother for enabling it and teaching her that sleezy Hooter's attire is fine for family air travel. Shame on NBC for giving this girl national air time, more fodder for her agenda. As the mother of four daughters, I'm offended and worried for all of our daughters, should this apathetic attitude continue to flourish in our society.

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SLM, Atlanta, GA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:24:50 GMT

"Her mother does NOT control how she dresses."

Maybe she should ... if I wear her mother I would atleast have suggested that she wear something else or if I weren't around when the dressing was happening which considering the girl is 23 she probably wasn't I would've told her when I first saw the outfit (and clearly her mom had already seen it as she knew exactly what outfit she was talking about when Kyla got off the plane in Tucson and called her mom) that it really was inappropriate and that you could see her underwear when she sat down. And as I said in another post, it doesn't matter that you live in warm climate ... that is not an excuse to dress like this in public. Take it from someone who lives in a town that saw 9 days of above 100 degree weather in August that it is possible to live in a warm climate and still dress cool, comfortably and APPROPRIATELY!!!

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Stacy, Belleville, IL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:25:01 GMT

WOW! What adult has not been embarrassed or humiliated in front of a group of people? Its time to grow up Kyla! Quit running to mommy when you get your feelings hurt. Granted that Southwest should have been more discreet about it. Looking at the picture of her standing showing off her "outfit" her expression is so pathetic. If I was her mother, and I am a mother of a 7 yr old girl, that they were right and to buy something more appropriate to wear on the flight back and I would even pay for it. I will not be surprised when Today does a follow up on her and she is in Playboy! Because you know they are only doing this to get her 15 of fame. She is how old? 23? she looks a lot older than that! Lets face it, it is the only way because she is not that attrctive of a girl!

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Rob Vieux — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:25:06 GMT

Girls certainly have gone wild and the "Today" show hosts were certainly unwilling dupes in the latest segment of the drama. The one question that Matt Lauer failed to ask was whether Kyla was wearing her 'knickers' on the plane.

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Boogie, NY, NY — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:26:18 GMT

Good idea. Let's have the security people screening for weapons and explosives also keep handy tape-measures to measure skirts, pants and the amount of cleavage displayed in public.

Let's get real and get a life, while we're at it.

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Jackie — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:26:22 GMT

I was going to say no her outfit was not inappropriate until i saw the video in which i can clearly see her crotch and underwear and now i do believe her outfit was inappropriate. Nobody wants to see that

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Denise, Braintree, MA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:28:15 GMT

Why doesn't Southwest require women to wear burkas? Is this America or what? Give me a break!

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Connie P, South Central USA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:28:23 GMT

I agree with the other comments regarding the "crotch shot". I realized at that moment why Southwest had a problem . Perhaps it should have been handled differently. But come on, if she were truly humiliated, why go on national television and do it all over again?

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Mom in FLorida — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:29:02 GMT

most of you people are nuts....she would be sitting and no one would see her crotch...they were wrong and should be fined and the Man should be fired..She should be compensated...

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Lorrie, Lakeland, Florida — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:29:39 GMT

I'm so glad I'm not the only one who saw the panties shot during the broadcast this morning. I'm so glad the irony is not lost on so many viewers!

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A. Randall — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:30:42 GMT

It has been years since I have flown SW, but at one time they had seats that faced each other. If that were the case on this flight, I for one wouldn't have wanted to be looking at that all flight. Girl, cover yourself! and Mom had you done your job more effectively your daughter would have already known this was inappropriate for where she was and what she was doing. Let this be a lesson. The world is not a Hooter's Restaurant.

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Arlene K. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:30:44 GMT

There's two sides to every story, and she got to tell hers. She could have "interpreted" the message from SW differently due to her shock and embarassment. Plus, she had time to prepare for her interview with Matt. Don't you think (and I would do the same thing) she took extra time to prepare for her TV spot and made sure everything was where it should be? She could very well have had on something else (or nothing) under that skirt the day of the flight. And without SW's side of the story, we really have no idea what else went on, or what other behaviors she may have shown during that confrontation. Bottom line, no matter what else happened - if she was really so embarassed, she would have purchased something else to wear. And if she had no time after the doctor in order to make her flight, she would have snatched a blanket as soon as she boarded the plane and covered her lap.

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Julie St. Pete, Florida — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:30:59 GMT

The first thing I noticed was how low the skirt was pulled down on, almost to below her hips. It was too short and I can see it as a hygeine problem. I for one would not want to sit in the seat after her crotch has been there without anything between her and the seat. It was indecent and the clear shot of her panties, well that said it all really didn't it.
I commend Southwest for making a stand on decency.

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Lori Green — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:32:21 GMT

I am a huge loyal fan of Southwest due to their service and upfront policies. Without knowing all the details, its hard to know if this was just one flight attendant who initiated this or a larger effort. I imagine it was just that flight. Although the passenger looks like a classless skank like so many young woman today, it was probably a mistake to do this since there is no stated dress code policy.

But to boycott them? Sue them? Over-reacting just a tad IMO. So what if she was embarassed - it was probably embarrassing for people on the plane to look at her barely clad genitals.

And for those that commented that "she looked good" just goes to show how low our standards have dropped. I guess you think Britney Spears is a good mother too...

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Daivd Shaw — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:32:42 GMT

You people have got it all wrong. Our society tells women what to wear. The so called great editors of Cosmo Magazine tell women how to be better in bed to hook a man. They learn this when they are 5 years old. Wake up Matt Lauer and all you bible belt fake people. Like Madonna said in 1980, "underwear is now outerwear." Has the world turned gay? You people need to wake up. Girls in high school and junior high all across america wear less clothing than Kyla.

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Elizabeth Van Dam. Houghton Michigan — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:32:43 GMT

I agree her skirt was too short. I am not a conservative, completely liberal, but as a mother I cannot believe her mom thought it was an ok outfit. I do not think woman need to be quite so desperate for attention. I would bet you that they file a law suit and again our legal system will be clogged up with a another stupid law suit. There are enough real issues for the courts to handle. This family is certainly not hurting for money if they can afford to fly out of state for a Dr.s appointment. Most people just want medical insurance! They should be ashamed of themselves! I would also suggest that the airlines post what they feel is acceptable prior to a passenger boarding.

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Sean , Columbus, OH — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:33:09 GMT

This issue does not come solely by the young lady's choice of attire... Upbringing, social and moral standards have become lax in the last 15-20 years and the significant decline in discipline which as a direct result our children feel they can do what they want, whenever they want with out fear of serious punishment.
Perhaps Public humiliation was not the best way to handle this particular incident but it got the job done.
Listen... If you don't mind your child dressing like a tramp or a zombie or a gangster thats your foul, but please try to remember that there are several million other people out here who don't share your views.

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KS LA CA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:33:49 GMT

Southwest has lost my business forever. She is wearing a short skirt, yes, but she is also wearing opaque underpants. If showing a momentary flash of underwear is so indecent, aren't bathing suits as well? Are we really this uptight? If she was naked underneath, the legal issue of indecent exposure would have been a reasonable excuse for this sort of behaviour, but for a possible flash of panty? Please! And the issue of "hygiene"? Do we really think that our bodies are that disgusting that someone's panties touching a seat makes it unsafe for children? That is ridiculous and sad.

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KWS, Cumming, GA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:33:57 GMT

So you saw her panties this morning for a fraction of a second when she sat down - so what. Maybe sensational if she wasn't wearing any. NBC certainly made it sensational by blurring or deleting.

Southwest - great airline and making money in their market, but this has been screwed up. With this attention, Boss Mom should make the apology.

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Evie McCord, Columbus, OH — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:35:18 GMT

There are so many other things in this world to worry about. Having said that, if my daughters had gone out in that kind of outfit, they would have had to change. An exhibitionist makes everyone around him/her a voyeur. Her outfit was tasteless, skirt way too short, and the shrug she wore was very tight to accentuate her breasts. Being sexy is fine; showing off like Sharon Stone is inappropriate. Looking like Paris Hilton or Britney is a way to get attention .. and not the good time. Her mother needs to get a clue, also. On the other side, SOuthwest could have handled this a different way. Humiliating someone in public is not okay either.

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Roy, Seattle, WA — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:36:32 GMT

I think the censorship is great. I have a list I'd like to add -- Hawaiian shirts, cargo pants, black shirts that get all sweaty, large crosses, overly large earings, any clothing that smells like smoke, ....

There are two issues here: 1) Her attire was a bit provocative. But, it's not illegal or immoral. It's nothing more than we see on the street all the time. She's not a terrorist. Avert your eyes. Get over it.

2) The airline's reaction -- stupid and a PR disaster. If one passenger complains about a too-short skirt, a Hawaiian shirt, or *anything* about a second passenger, you should deal with it politely and discretely. You have to train your staff better.

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Glenda, Tampa, Florida — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:37:26 GMT

I'm from Dallas and remember when Southwest launched it's first ad campaign back in the '70s. Ironically, their slogan was "Fly Me" and the official uniform for the stewardesses was HOT PANTS! Believe me, they were every bit as short as Kyla's skirt. Guess the airline has mellowed over the years.

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Paula Campbell, Salt Lake City Utah — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:38:00 GMT

I believe that Southwest believes that they are the soul morality judge of the world. Who is too fat, who is dressed appropriately, etc. I also believe in the American economic prinicple that the dollar judges which companys should remain in business. All my business and personal dollars for airlines tickets will be utilized to ensure that Southwest Airlines does not remain in business.

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D Sturkey, Charlotte, NC — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:40:40 GMT

I found it interesting that the story appeared twice on the Today Show today. In the 7:30 half hour, I saw her white underwear. In the 9:00 half hour, that shot was edited out. If it needed to be edited, then that clearly shows her clothing was inappropriate for most settings. Southwest said they were responding to a complaint by another passenger. While I do believe that Southwest possibly could have been more discreet in their conversation with her, I appreciate the fact that they were willing to address the fact that many of us find seeing her underwear in that manner offensive. I am most disappointed in the girl's mother who did not give her daughter better direction on proper clothing and morality.

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Brindi, Logan UT — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:41:02 GMT

Halleluiah someone had the guts to stand up for modest in our nation. Obviously if I could see up her skirt when she’s sitting down then yes the skirt is way out of line. I can only imagine if her shirt was a little lower too. Now maybe the steward could have been a little more polite and slipped her a note with a blanket so as not to embarrass her in front of the flight. I would have been very embarrassed to have my children see that short of a skirt especially if she sat down in the same manner as she did on the Today show.

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Sam, NJ — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:42:18 GMT

Corporate goons of all sorts - and that includes government goons - are terrified of exercising common sense. Any complaint from any blue-nosed busybody is treated as if it were a command from the Almighty. "Someone has complained about (fill in the blank), so you have to (fill in the blank)." If you argue, you'll be arrested and brutalized. This girl is lucky she wasn't frog-walked off the plane by Deutchland Security agents and kept in a closed room for 12 hours. We have all gone over the rim, and it's time to return to sanity. If I have to put up with people who stink of cheap perfume, BO and yesterday's onions, I do so silently. If I don't like how someone is dressed, I look away. Let's be Americans folks, and let George Orwell rest in peace.