German fitness influencer Edda Elisa Pilz has publicly criticized Lufthansa, alleging that the airline barred her from boarding a flight due to her attire, which included a sports bra and biker shorts. Pilz, 25, shared her experience on TikTok, stating that a gate agent told her she looked "naked" and prevented her from boarding.
Pilz claimed that the employee insisted she put on a jacket and zip it up fully, despite the unseasonably warm weather in Europe. She noted that the temperature at the airport was approximately 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit). Pilz stated that while she would comply with rules, she wished to be shown the specific regulations.
Lufthansa, in response to the incident, stated that the alleged comments made by the employee "do not correspond to our standards" and would not typically be used by their staff. The airline indicated that its employees are trained to use discretion when enforcing policies, and that travelers are expected to wear clothing appropriate for a public journey.
Pilz, who has a significant online following with 639,000 TikTok followers and 555,000 Instagram followers, was eventually allowed to board the flight. She later took to Instagram to express gratitude for the support she received from her fans.
Pilz regularly shares fitness and nutrition content online. The influencer emphasized that while she aims to remain strong for her followers, she is also human and wanted to share her experience.
