Two United Airlines flight attendants, Dawn Todd and Darby Quezada, have filed a lawsuit against the company, accusing it of engaging in discriminatory practices when assigning crew members for charter flights with the Los Angeles Dodgers. They allege that United Airlines favored certain criteria of appearance over their years of dedicated service, choosing “young, thin, White women” for these flights who did not have to go through the interview process.
Darby Quezada, who comes from a diverse background with Black, Mexican, and Jewish heritage, stated that she was explicitly told by a United supervisor that she did not “fit the look” that the airline was seeking for these charter flights. The described look included being “Blond, blue-eyed, and Caucasian.” Quezada emphasized that she does not fit this description, expressing her disappointment and frustration with the airline’s actions.
In addition to the allegations regarding the charter flight assignments, the lawsuit also contains claims of discriminatory behavior, racism, and antisemitism by White employees of United Airlines towards their fellow colleagues. This troubling pattern of mistreatment reportedly created a hostile working environment for staff from diverse backgrounds.
Dawn Todd has worked at the airline for 17 years. She says she faced unfair treatment because of her age and the color of her skin. This lawsuit is a reminder that the airline industry needs to deal with these serious problems. It shows that companies need to make sure everyone is treated fairly, no matter how old they are or what they look like. It’s a call for change in how businesses operate, making sure they are fair, diverse, and treat their employees right.