Lesbian Actress Claims She Was Kicked Off Southwest Flight For Kissing Her Girlfriend

Sept. 26 2011, Published 9:30 a.m. ET
By Amber Goodhand - Breaking Celebrity News Reporter
The L Word star and open lesbian Leisha Hailey claims she and her girlfriend were kicked off a Southwest flight after the attendant deemed their public displays of affection inappropriate, Breaking Celebrity News has learned.
“I have been discriminated against by @SouthwestAir. Flt. attendant said that it was a "family" airline and kissing was not ok,” the actress posted on her Twitter account Monday afternoon.
“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.”
Hailey, 40, has also had roles on Grey’s Anatomy, Drop Dead Diva and CSI and is part of the electropop duo band, Uh Huh Her.
“We were escorted off the plane for getting upset about the issue. @SouthwestAir endorses homophobic employees. No one made her accountable,” Hailey continued.
“Since when is showing affection towards someone you love illegal? I want to know what Southwest Airlines considers as ‘family.’”
This isn’t the first time Southwest Airlines has been accused anti-gay remarks and actions, as Breaking Celebrity News previously reported, an unnamed pilot was heard over the radio — unaware it was on — complaining that his co-workers were "a continuous stream of gays and grannies and grandes" he doesn't care to socialize with in between stops.
“I know plenty of wonderful same sex families I would like to introduce them to. Boycott @SouthwestAir if you are gay. They don't like us,” Hailey wrote.
Hailey’s The L Word co-star Katherine Moennig took to her Twitter account in support writing, “hey @southwestAir you should be ashamed of yourselves.”
Actress Sophia Bush also spoke out