Staff Tattoo Policy
May 31, 2022, 1:43 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: UK
Posts: 584
Staff Tattoo Policy
It appears Virgin announced today they have relaxed their tattoo policy and hence don't need to be covered up. This is to they can "bring their true selves to work and to the skies, and to take pride in what makes them special".
I must admit I have never seen airline staff do this on any airline have flown even the LCC's. Then again I do like a good tattoo when done right even though I don't have one myself.
What are the chances of BA following suit on this and what are FT's thoughts on such a change if they did?
I must admit I have never seen airline staff do this on any airline have flown even the LCC's. Then again I do like a good tattoo when done right even though I don't have one myself.
What are the chances of BA following suit on this and what are FT's thoughts on such a change if they did?
May 31, 2022, 2:03 pm
#4
Ambassador, British Airways; FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Leeds, UK
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, GfL, HH Diamond
Posts: 43,110
would it bother you if they were in flip flops, jeans, and a vest?
where do you draw the line between individual expression and how an airline wishes it's employees to be presented to the public? or would you say there aren't really any limits anymore and they can present themselves as they wish as far as you are concerned?
if we are re-drawing the lines, i am just curious where people think they should be these days.
May 31, 2022, 2:10 pm
#5
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: London
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 100
I think a uniform is good from a safety perspective (in an incident you know that the people who look like X are in charge) and a branding/professionalism perspective.
However that doesnt mean that expressions of individuality need be forbidden - tattoos, neon hair, etc can be incorporated just fine. Id be a hypocrite to suggest otherwise given my hair is currently forest green
May 31, 2022, 2:13 pm
#6
formerly JackDann
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 1,671
fair point of view.
would it bother you if they were in flip flops, jeans, and a vest?
where do you draw the line between individual expression and how an airline wishes it's employees to be presented to the public? or would you say there aren't really any limits anymore and they can present themselves as they wish as far as you are concerned?
if we are re-drawing the lines, i am just curious where people think they should be these days.
would it bother you if they were in flip flops, jeans, and a vest?
where do you draw the line between individual expression and how an airline wishes it's employees to be presented to the public? or would you say there aren't really any limits anymore and they can present themselves as they wish as far as you are concerned?
if we are re-drawing the lines, i am just curious where people think they should be these days.
I wouldnt want to be judged on what I wear and how I look, therefore id be a hypocrite if I felt differently towards others.
May 31, 2022, 2:35 pm
#7
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Krakow
Programs: BAEC Silver, Miles and More(FTL), IHG(Platinum), Accor, HHonors(Diamond), SPG, Hertz Five Star
Posts: 6,017
One area I am interested in is how long it will be until someone is offended by a tatoo (be it another staff member or a passenger) a member of staff is displaying. Could be a body part, a political leader, a religous or political symbol or statement, or maybe even a football club crest
May 31, 2022, 2:41 pm
#8
formerly JackDann
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 1,671
One area I am interested in is how long it will be until someone is offended by a tatoo (be it another staff member or a passenger) a member of staff is displaying. Could be a body part, a political leader, a religous or political symbol or statement, or maybe even a football club crest
May 31, 2022, 2:43 pm
#11
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Spitalfields, London
Programs: BA Gold, KFC 'The Colonel's Club' Palladium tier, Mucci des Visions Clestes du Nord-Pas-de-Calais
Posts: 2,330
fair point of view.
would it bother you if they were in flip flops, jeans, and a vest?
where do you draw the line between individual expression and how an airline wishes it's employees to be presented to the public? or would you say there aren't really any limits anymore and they can present themselves as they wish as far as you are concerned?
if we are re-drawing the lines, i am just curious where people think they should be these days.
would it bother you if they were in flip flops, jeans, and a vest?
where do you draw the line between individual expression and how an airline wishes it's employees to be presented to the public? or would you say there aren't really any limits anymore and they can present themselves as they wish as far as you are concerned?
if we are re-drawing the lines, i am just curious where people think they should be these days.
May 31, 2022, 2:45 pm
#12
Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: BA Exec Club
Posts: 583
Can they do the job? Can they keep me safe in an emergency? Can they give me a great experience to help my travel start/finish in a great way?
If the answer is yes, I couldn't care what they were wearing, or how they were dressed, or if they had tattoos, piercings, or chose to turn up for work wearing nothing but a giant nappy for all I care.
If the answer is yes, I couldn't care what they were wearing, or how they were dressed, or if they had tattoos, piercings, or chose to turn up for work wearing nothing but a giant nappy for all I care.
May 31, 2022, 2:50 pm
#13
Ambassador, British Airways; FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Leeds, UK
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, GfL, HH Diamond
Posts: 43,110
the rules at choosethedrew airways (
) would be clear narrow-ish rules on uniform (albeit taking your point that they shouldn't be unduly restrictive based on the examples you give), but anything goes when it comes to tattoos, hair, nails, piercings, beards etc.? or would there be anything you think wouldn't be acceptable?
May 31, 2022, 2:51 pm
#14
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Krakow
Programs: BAEC Silver, Miles and More(FTL), IHG(Platinum), Accor, HHonors(Diamond), SPG, Hertz Five Star
Posts: 6,017
In some service facing roles I worked in back in the earlier 00s the company line was Tattoos that could be deemed Offensive must be covered. This included Political, Football etc. I would have thought that this will be the same sort of thing that airlines will adopt to be honest. Although id imagine that there will be a grey area aswell.
May 31, 2022, 2:51 pm
#15
Ambassador, British Airways; FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Leeds, UK
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, GfL, HH Diamond
Posts: 43,110
