Virgin Atlantic cabin crew will be allowed to display tattoos on their arms after the airline said on Tuesday it had dropped a requirement for uniformed and front line staff to cover up inkings with long-sleeved shirts, plasters or make up.
The British airline said it was relaxing its tattoo restrictions ahead of a new recruitment drive for cabin crew.
→ Lufthansa aims for 20% stake in ITA Airways.
“Many people use tattoos to express their unique identities and our customer-facing and uniformed colleagues should not be excluded from doing so if they choose,” Virgin Atlantic’s Chief People Officer Estelle Hollingsworth said in a statement.
The airline said neck, face and head tattoos must still be covered, although it was currently reviewing that policy. Offensive tattoos are also required to be covered up, it said.
Related Topics
Delta and Aeroméxico Challenge U.S. Decision to Terminate Their Joint Venture
How American Airlines Trains Its Pilots to Fly Airbus A321XLR over North Atlantic
Pan Am Prepares for Its Return: Legendary Airline Seeks FAA Certification to Fly Again
Spirit Airlines: Failed Attempt to Reinvent Itself as a More “Premium” Airline Reveals Challenges Facing the Low-Cost Model
Líder en noticias de aviación