There are still some things that won't change, though. Crew members who opt to wear dresses or skirts will be required to wear hosiery. And while it's okay for crew members to have tattoos, they must cover up their ink while working.
Per the airline's guidelines, visible tattoos aren't allowed while wearing the flight attendant uniform, even if covered by makeup, jewelry or a bandage. The policy prohibits tattoos in areas visible while wearing the cabin crew uniform, such as the face, ears, hands, wrists and neck.
Until today, any uniformed Virgin Atlantic employee had to make sure that their tattoos were covered. But now, cabin crew can show off their ink to the world, while still representing Virgin Atlantic in their uniform on Virgin Atlantic flights.
Common Airline Tattoo Policy
Most airlines have a similar policy when it comes to tattoos. They allow pilot tattoos as long as they are not visible while on duty and do not contain any offensive content. This means that any tattoos on the hands, neck, or face must be covered up while on duty.
What if I can cover them in other ways? The good news is that most airlines won't have an issue with scars or birthmarks if you are able to use use makeup, tights or permitted hairstyles to disguise them. Remember that male Cabin Crew are not allowed to wear makeup.
There is no one answer to the question of what the beauty standard is for flight attendants, as it can vary from airline to airline. However, there are some general things that most airlines look for in their cabin crew. These include physical fitness, grooming standards, and age requirements.
For aspiring flight attendants, Delta Air Lines, ranked by its employees as one of the best places to work, is also one of the most difficult places to get a job. It's harder to get invited to Delta flight attendant training than it is to get into Harvard University.
So if you can cover your forearm completely with makeup or you wear a long sleeve uniform, you will be set. Many airlines don't allow tattoos to be covered by bandages, so makeup and long sleeves are usually your only options.
Pilots and cabin crew will still have to cover tattoos and the requirement to wear tights or stockings with skirts also remains. The policy shift is part of a broader move by airlines to soften gender-based dress codes.
Emirates tattoo policy is one of the strictest amongst major international carriers and it states clearly: you're allowed to have as many tattoos as you want on your body - as long as they're not visible while you're in the Emirates uniform.
It's best to be clean shaven – the majority of airlines prefer this look. Sideburns should ideally be no lower than the middle of your ears. Some airlines do allow facial hair, such as a neatly trimmed goatee or moustache.
Nose, lip and tongue piercings and piercings on other parts of the ear, face or body are not allowed when wearing the Cabin Crew uniform. If a female has more than one piercing in her ear she can only wear an earring in one hole per earlobe.
Now, flight attendants of all genders can wear makeup and nail polish.
What do you have to consider during the interview? The interview is there so that you and your new employer can get to know each other. If you have visible tattoos such as on your arm, you need to consider covering them during the interview to make a better impression and increase your chances of getting started.
You can have acrylic, natural, gel, or any other type of nails as a flight attendant.
Yes! A mole in the face is not in any way a hindrance to be part of the tourism or the flight industry. There are plenty of flight attendants who have moles on their faces.
While cabin crew outfits at the Australian national carrier will remain the same, designated “male” and “female” uniform determinations have been scrapped, along with regulations regarding makeup and hair styles.
Several carriers have relaxed their rules to allow visible tattoos so long as they are deemed “not offensive.” United and Alaska Airlines are two examples–both have a “badge rule”–your ink cannot be larger than your uniform's badge.
“Female flight attendants are required to wear makeup, and at some airlines, required to reapply their makeup prior to landing.
What are the rules? As you might know, nearly all airlines restrict their cabin crew from receiving tips. Some carriers, such as Southwest Airlines, discourage flight attendants from accepting when first offered, but if the passenger continually offers, crew members are allowed to receive a tip.
So it shouldn't be a shock to learn that airlines routinely carry handcuffs for restraining the most unruly.
When it comes to new flight attendants just starting out, the highest paying airlines are JetBlue, $32,000, and Southwest Airlines, $30,000. For seasoned flight attendants looking for earning potential, JetBlue, $103,000, and Alaskan Airlines, $113,000, are the highest paying airlines.