After updating its policy on May 31, Virgin Atlantic employees no longer need to cover their tattoos up at work.
Previously, any uniformed Virgin Atlantic employee had to make sure that their tattoos were covered. But now, employees can show off their ink to the world, while still representing Virgin Atlantic in their uniform.
Estelle Hollingsworth, Chief People Officer at Virgin Atlantic, said “At Virgin Atlantic, we want everyone to be themselves and know that they belong.
“Many people use tattoos to express their unique identities and our customer-facing and uniformed colleagues should not be excluded from doing so if they choose.
“That’s why, in line with our focus on inclusion and championing individuality, we’re relaxing our tattoo restrictions for all our people.
“We’re proud to be the airline that sees the world differently and allows our people to truly be themselves.”
The Virgin Atlantic uniform was designed by legendary UK fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, who is world-renowned for her part in the creation of punk.
The airline says that it’s “only fitting that Virgin Atlantic team members can express themselves with their unique tattoos, wearing the red uniforms designed by the godmother of punk.”
Virgin Atlantic added the caveat that face, neck and head tattoos must remain covered, but that the policy was under review and the airline “hoped” to change it soon.