Thursday 10 November 2022 08:02 PM British Airways will allow male pilots and cabin crew to wear make-up trends now
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British Airways will allow male pilots to wear make-up and carry handbags in an overhaul of the airliner's strict uniform rules.
Airline bosses reportedly told staff in an internal memo yesterday 'be bold, be proud, be yourself' and said they hoped the refreshed guidance would be 'embraced by everyone regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnicity, background, culture, sexual identity, or otherwise'.
BA was said to be nearing the end of a review of its longstanding uniform policy after rival Virgin Atlantic announced it was making its traditional male and female uniform gender-neutral.
Its uniform guidelines have traditionally been divided by gender, but recently it has tried to modernise its image and last year dropped 'ladies and gentlemen' in announcements in a bid to make 'all customers feel welcome'.
Male pilots and cabin crew at BA have been told they can wear a 'touch of mascara and lip colour' and false
