Here’s the real reason United removed passengers for wearing leggings

News broke Sunday on Twitter that United escorted two young girls off a plane for violating their dress policy. The girls were wearing leggings.

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An observer of the situation, Shannon Watts,  tweeted the incident.

Many onlookers weighed in, noting that they too like to wear leggings while traveling because they are comfortable.

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While the situation seemed arbitrary from initial headlines, there is actually a very reasonable explanation.

The girls were flying on a United Airlines employee pass, and are thus considered representatives of the airline while they fly. There is a dress policy that accompanies their flight that is expected to be followed.

Time to find a different reason to hate on United.

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