'A confined space is not the place to have your ugly, hairy, smelly man-foot out': Disgusted lingerie model posts rant about passenger who wore thongs on her flight
- Tiah Eckhardt-Delaney said thongs are not acceptable plane attire
- She shared a photo of a thong-wearing passenger on Instagram
- She said wearing thongs on a plane was 'rude' and 'unhygienic'
- Kevin Pietersen was refused entry to the Qantas lounge for wearing thongs
- Kate Ceberano was booted from the lounge for 'inappropriate footwear'
A lingerie model has taken to social media to express her disgust at fellow passengers who wear thongs on a plane.
Perth's Tiah Eckhardt-Delaney, 29, uploaded a photo to Instagram of a man wearing Havaianas thongs on her international flight on Tuesday.
She accompanied the photo with a lengthy caption that read: 'flip-flops are not remotely acceptable shoes to wear on a plane'.
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Fashion rules: Lingerie model and blogger Tiah Eckhardt-Delaney expressed her disgust at passengers who wear thongs on a plane
Thong faux pas: The Perth resident uploaded a photo of a man wearing a pair of thongs on her flight alongside a lengthy caption
The lengthy rant came after former English cricket star Kevin Pietersen was refused entry to the Qantas first class lounge for wearing thongs.
Australian singer Kate Ceberano also found herself on the wrong side of fashion law after she too was booted from the airline's lounge for 'inappropriate footwear'.
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While it is unknown what airline Ms Eckhardt-Delaney was travelling with, Qantas Domestic Lounge Dress Guidelines state members must adhere to a smart-casual dress code that excludes thongs.
The same rules do not apply for passengers on board the aircraft.
Kicking up a stink: 'A confined space, where other people's heads are less than 50cm away, is not the place to have your ugly, hairy, smelly man-foot out,' she said
Flip-flop fury: Ms Eckhardt-Delaney's rant came after former English cricket star Kevin Pietersen and Australian singer Kate Ceberano were refused entry to the Qantas lounge for inappropriate footwear
Ms Eckhardt-Delaney appeared to disagree as she made it clear to her 44,000 Instagram followers 'thongs on planes are not okay'.
'A confined space, where other people's heads are less than 50cm away, is not the place to have your ugly, hairy, smelly man-foot out,' she wrote on Instagram.
'It is rude. It is unhygienic.
'Ladies, this applies too, even though yes female feet are generally nicer, but the woman next to me and two in front are also wearing them.'
Plane etiquette: The model and blogger went on to say sneakers would be a better choice
She went on to say sneakers would be a better option.
'P.s. You're 'going' to the northern hemisphere in December. It is cold. Also, planes are very air-conditioned,' she continued.
'Not only do you have no couth, you have no common sense.'
'Thongs are an institution': Former England cricket star Kevin Pietersen hit out at Qantas after he was refused entry into the first class lounge for wearing thongs
Twitter rant: The controversial batsman took to Twitter to vent his frustration at the Qantas dress code
While Ms Eckhardy-Delaney was unable to hide her disgust at the inappropriate footwear, controversial batsman Kevin Pietersen referred to thongs as 'an institution in this great country'.
After he was refused entry to the Qantas lounge Pieterson, 35, took to Twitter to vent his frustration.
'I suggest you tell Platinum, First Class fliers that they not allowed in your lounges with flip flops before they fly, @Qantas! Muppets!,' he wrote.
'Thongs are an institution in this great country! GET A GRIP! Tired, jet lagged & just wanted to chill! #Muppets.'
Fashion fail: Australian singer Kate Ceberano was kicked out of the Qantas lounger for her 'inappropriate footwear'
Moving forward: Despite first expressing her disappointment, the singer back-tracked and said she respected the rules and posted a photo of herself with Qantas staff
Australian crooner Kate Ceberano expressed her disappointed on social media after she too was evicted from the Qantas lounge for wearing thongs, but later back-tracked and said 'I respect the rules :) I love Qantas X,' alongside an image of herself with Qantas staff.
The 35-year-old wore a pair of thong-like sandals on what was a 35 degree day in Melbourne.
An employee working at the lounge previously told Daily Mail Australia they were unhappy to ask the singer to leave but were adamant that no exceptions would be made for her celebrity status.
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