Today, PGMN brings you the tale of Nelle Diala, an Alaska Airlines flight attendant who thought shaking her assets on a plane was a first-class idea. Uhm, it wasn’t.
Diala, six months into her dream job, decided to commemorate the end of her probation by filming a TikTok video. In the clip, she twerks in the aisle of an empty aircraft, captioning it:
“Ghetto bih till I D-I-E, don’t let the uniform fool you.”
So classy ni Ate.
Unsurprisingly, Alaska Airlines wasn’t amused. Citing a violation of their social media policy, they promptly showed Diala the emergency exit—effectively terminating her employment.
The airline emphasized that all employees are held to high standards of conduct, especially during probationary periods.
Post-termination, Diala launched a GoFundMe campaign, seeking $12,000 to make ends meet while pursuing other flight attendant opportunities.
The incident sparked a debate on social media.
Critics argued that Diala’s actions disrespected the uniform and profession, while supporters felt the punishment was too severe for a moment of self-expression.
While Diala’s intentions may have been lighthearted, this episode serves as a reminder that actions have consequences—especially in uniform. What could have been next for her was possibly the Mile High Club.
Perhaps next time, saving the dance moves for off-duty hours might be the wiser choice.
