A flight attendant who says she was fired by Spirit for being overweight is suing the airline

Dec 11 2022 by Business Insider

 
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A flight attendant filed a lawsuit against Spirit Airlines claiming she was wrongfully terminated. Chelsia Blackmon claimed the airline fired her for being overweight, court documents showed. The complaint stated another employee was given more time to prove they could "fit" in the jumpseat.

A flight attendant who claims she was wrongfully terminated by Spirit Airlines is taking legal action against her former employer, according to court...

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