A major U.S. airline has announced that it can now remove passengers from flights for “barebeating,” a term referring to passengers who travel without wearing appropriate clothing, such as shirts or proper attire. Airlines say the rule is meant to maintain comfort and safety for everyone on board. Policies like these are typically guided by regulations from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Air travel has always required passengers to share a confined space with hundreds of other people, which means courtesy and mutual respect play an important role in creating a comfortable cabin environment. In recent...