Leisha’s girlfriend, Camila Grey, took to Twitter after the incident to say:
“So we’ve joined the ranks alongside @BJAofficial and @ThatKevinSmith for being kicked off an @SouthwestAir flight, this time for being gay. @SouthwestAir We didn’t know intolerance and discrimination for slouchy pants, being overweight or being gay was part of your family values”
Hailey then Tweeted her version of the events:
“I have been discriminated against by @SouthwestAir. Flt. attendant said that it was a “family” airline and kissing was not ok. This is an outrage. I demand a public apology by @SouthwestAir and a refund. Hate is not a family value. I will never fly this airline.We were escorted off the plane for getting upset about the issue. @SouthwestAir endorses homophobic employees. No one made her accountable.”
Southwest responded to the allegations by saying the employees simply acted in response to passenger complains about the actress’ “excessive” affection toward her girlfriend.
The statement reads, “Our crew, responsible for the comfort of all Customers on board, approached the passengers based solely on behavior and not gender. The conversation escalated to a level that was better resolved on the ground, as opposed to in flight.
We are ready to work directly with the passengers involved to offer our heartfelt apologies for falling short of their expectation.”