British Airways Change Dress Code: Male Pilots And Cabin Crew Can Wear Makeup
November 13, 2022Male pilots and cabin crew at British Airways are now permitted to wear makeup and have piercings.
The move comes as the airline has updated its regulations on dress code to be more inclusive of all staff, the Guardian reports.
In an internal memo, seen by the newspaper, the company said that all employees are now allowed to have piercings and “subtle shades” of makeup and nail polish, and can sport piercings too. Everyone can also wear false eyelashes and earrings.
In a statement to Business Insider, a spokesperson for British Airways said: “We are proud of all of our colleagues at British Airways and we are committed to an inclusive working environment.”
“We have worked with our people to create updated guidelines for grooming, beauty, and accessories, allowing our colleagues to bring the best, most authentic version of themselves to work every day.”
In 2019, the airline became the first major, full international airline to drop its requirement for female aircrew to wear makeup. The airline also began providing trousers as part of its standard uniform rather than upon request, Business Insider's Stephen Jones reported.
Currently, British Airways has 30,000 employees operating a fleet of 290 planes. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, more than 47 million passengers flew with BA in 2019.
British Airways are not the first airline to introduce a more inclusive dress code. In May, Virgin Atlantic lifted its ban on cabin crew members showing tattoos on their arms and legs.
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