Saudi Arabian airline Saudia refuses to let passenger board a flight because he was wearing shorts
The kingdom follows a very strict dress code enforced by authorities and being the national airline, Saudia told the man his clothing was inappropriate and he should change
There have been many instances lately where passengers on flights have been escorted off the aircraft because of unruly behavior, but, in the case of one entrepreneur, he was turned away by the staff at the boarding gate of a Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) flight on October 8 because he had been wearing shorts and this was considered to be inappropriate attire for the airline.
Jordan Bishop, who is a contributor to Forbes and the founder of Yore Oyster, a corporate flights concierge, spoke about his experience in an article for Forbes and said he was pulled out of the boarding queue and was told by one Saudia staff member he would not be allowed on the flight unless he changed what he was wearing.