Flyers praise Virgin Atlantic for updating policy that affects staff with tattoos
02.06.2022 - 11:27
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Holiday makers have praised one of the UKs biggest airlines for making an important policy update for its tattooed employees. Virgin Atlantic have gone viral on TikTok after making the announcement.
The long-haul airline has revealed that their cabin crew will now be able to show off their tattoos in a huge policy change. They were previously forced to cover them up, denying those who couldn’t hide their ink a job on board.
In a video shared on social media, three employees from Sir Richard Branson’s airline wrote: “Introducing our uniform policy update. Wear your tattoos with pride.”
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Covered up employed switched from long to short sleeves in the clip, which has racked up more than 2.6 million views in 24 hours. The three staff members all showed off tattooed arms with beaming smiles on their faces.
The previous policy meant that employees had to cover up any visible tattoo with a long sleeved shirt, plasters or make up. Short sleeve shirts are uniform standard so a special long sleeved shirt had to be requested.
Customers have welcomed the new policy, with @hannahedob writing: “Loveeee this! Tattoos do not affect someone’s ability to do their job.”
Some commenters previously wanted roles as cabin crew but couldn’t because of their tattoos. @daniellestarbrooke said: “I was denied a job on a desk in the airport because I have a tiny pattern on my hand. Absolutely love this tbh.” @lussysmiles added: “Omg, that’s amazing. Cabin crew used to be my dream job but nobody was ever accepting tattoos. This is amazing news.”
And @traya.joy wrote: “What an awesome talking point this would be. I’m a nervous flyer but having a chat with a crew member about
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