A fitness influencer has been denied entry on a flight because of her ‘revealing’ clothing during the heatwave.
Edda Pilz, known online as Edda Elisa, was stopped at the boarding gate and told she appeared “naked”.
The 25-year-old was wearing tight-fitting sports getup during a heatwave with temperatures reaching around 30 degrees Celsius.
The German fitness influencer was trying to board a Lufthansa flight when she was reportedly denied entry.
She said she was halted by a Lufthansa employee as she attempted to scan her boarding pass.
According to the influencer, the representative told her: “You cannot board.”
When Edda asked why, the employee replied: “You have nothing on.
“You are naked.”
Edda insisted her outfit was normal sportswear but was still told to cover up.
So she fetched a jacket, put it on, and was then told to zip it fully closed before being permitted to board.
The influencer, who lives in Berlin, criticised the tone of the interaction, stating: “If there are rules, I accept them.
“But then show me the rules.”
Lufthansa responded that those specific words “do not correspond to our standards” and would not have been used by their staff.
The airline stated that passengers must wear clothing “appropriate to the character of a public journey” that does not impair the well-being of fellow travellers from diverse backgrounds.
This is part of its general conditions with staff allowed to use discretion.
The airline said it takes reports of inconsistencies seriously and reviews such incidents internally.
Edda, who boasts 637,000 TikTok followers and 552,000 Instagram fans, shared a video of her experience on social media.
The influencer, who has appeared on German reality TV shows such Ex on the Beach and Sommerhaus der Stars, boarded successfully after donning her jacket.
But she highlighted what she saw as inconsistent and rude rule enforcement, as reported by Need To Know.
Airlines worldwide reserve the right to refuse “offensive” or “inappropriate” attire under their terms.
Reasons include preventing passenger conflicts, safety during evacuations, and hygiene.
Definitions of “appropriate” often remain subjective, leaving room for staff judgement.
The story has reignited discussions on balancing personal comfort in hot weather with shared cabin standards.
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