Nelle Diala, a former employee of Alaska Airlines, lost her job after posting a twerking video on social media. The incident took place on November 17 of last year when Diala recorded an informal video during a layover while waiting for the pilots. This video quickly went viral, generating criticism that reached the ears of the airline. Alaska Airlines, considering that the post violated its social media policies, fired Diala immediately, without conducting a thorough investigation or giving her the chance to defend herself. Diala felt devastated by the sudden loss of income and decided to turn to the GoFundMe platform to raise money and cope with the situation. In her fundraising campaign, Diala lamented not having had the opportunity to explain her actions and argued that the video was not intended to harm the company’s image. She claimed to have learned from her mistakes and that they did not define her. In her final message, she reflected on the impact of the incident and added that her style should not be judged by the uniform she was wearing. Alaska Airlines, for its part, did not offer specific details about the case but defended its stance. Employees, especially new ones, must comply with high standards of conduct and are subject to a probationary period. Despite the controversy, Diala remains hopeful of finding a new opportunity in the aviation sector.
