First Case Analysis
Wilson v. Southwest Airline Co,
Facts
: There is no doubt, one of the most successful airline company in the world was the
Southwest Airline Company. They have known as the “Love Airline” because they have
outstanding hospitable and lovable employees. However, the airline company was challenged by
George Wilson and 100 other male job applicants because the airline company allegedly
discriminates them due to their job qualifications. According to the Southwest Airlines, they
want to retain the concept of love as their public image that is why the company relied on hiring
female ticket agents and flight attendants rather than male applicants. The plaintiff, George
Wilson, accused the Southwest Airlines that they only hire attractive female applicants to attract
more customers, (United States District Court for the Northern District Texas).
Issue
: The Southwest Airline was accused Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ)
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