Flight Attendant Launches GoFundMe After Being Fired For Twerking Video
A flight attendant is seeking financial assistance after a viral video resulted in her losing her job. According to her GoFundMe, Nelle Diala was terminated from her role at Alaska Airlines after participating in a TikTok trend. In the clip, she dances to the trending song “Ghetto” by E.K.E. featuring TruCarr.
In the video, Diala is on an empty plane and wears her uniform, doing twerk-infused choreography similar to the moves featured in the official video and popular among other TikTok users. In her initial caption, Dialia detailed, “ghetto bih till i D-I-E, don’t let the uniform fool you,” per the NY Post. It has been updated to read “Can’t even be yourself anymore, without the world being so sensitive. What’s wrong with a little twerk before work, people act like they never did that before.”
According to her GoFundMe campaign, the video was recorded during a layover in celebration of Diala completing the probationary period with the company, and making it through a rough patch in her personal life. She describes being a flight attendant as her ideal role, also supporting her entrepreneurial efforts in lingerie and baked goods.
“The video went viral overnight, but instead of love and support, it brought unexpected scrutiny. Although it was a poor decision on my behalf I didn’t think it would cost me my dream job,” explained Diala. “My employer accused me of violating their social media policy. I explained that the video wasn’t intended to harm anyone or the company, but they didn’t want to listen. Without warning, they terminated me. No discussion, no chance to defend myself—and no chance for a thorough and proper investigation.
As of Thursday (Jan. 16) morning, the fundraiser had reached $1,706, short of the $12,000 goal.
The Alaska Air Group Code Of Conduct And Ethics dated Dec. 20, 2024, reads as follows:
“Almost everyone uses social media in one way or another, and we respect your right to maintain an online presence on social media. You should make it clear that your online profiles are personal, and that you do not represent our Companies in social media. And even when using your personal profiles, you should not use social media to harass or bully co-workers, guests, or anyone else related to our Companies. Please respect others and the Companies’ confidential information when using social media. You should not post information that isn’t public knowledge. For example, confidential information includes new flight routes discussed during internal meetings. However, you may share publicly available information such as changes to our mileage programs announced through public press releases.”
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