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United Airlines Apologizes After Model's Weight Shaming Incident

10/29/2025

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Tess Holliday, a model, said a United Airlines attendant told her to 'lose weight' on a Tampa flight.
The attendant referenced his sister's weight issues and urged Holliday to consider her health for her child.
The conversation lasted about ten minutes, and Holliday contacted United Airlines, which apologized and offered sensitivity training.
Holliday continues to advocate body positivity and has addressed the decline in plus-size modeling opportunities.

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Tess Holliday, a model, said a United Airlines attendant told her to 'lose weight' on a Tampa flight.
The attendant referenced his sister's weight issues and urged Holliday to consider her health for her child.
The conversation lasted about ten minutes, and Holliday contacted United Airlines, which apologized and offered sensitivity training.
Holliday continues to advocate body positivity and has addressed the decline in plus-size modeling opportunities.