United Airlines defends gate decision to bar girls wearing leggings from flight, Air transport
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United Airlines defends gate decision to bar girls wearing leggings from flight, Air transport
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United Airlines Leggings Incident Shows Changing Nature of Air Travel
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United Airlines defends gate decision to bar girls wearing leggings from flight, Air transport
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After Barring Girls for Leggings, United Airlines Defends Decision - The New York Times
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