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'A male flight attendant can wear skirts and heels if desired.'
British airline Virgin Atlantic's recently announced 'gender-neutral uniform policy' is attracting attention.
According to foreign media reports such as CNN on the 28th local time, Virgin Atlantic recently launched a gender-neutral service that allows all employees, including cabin and ground crew, pilots, etc. policy was announced.
The Virgin Atlantic uniform was created by world-renowned designer Vivienne Westwood. Before the policy was announced, men were required to wear a burgundy jacket and trousers, and women were required to wear a red jacket and skirt.
However, from now on, you can choose whatever style you want, regardless of gender.
Male employees can wear skirts and heels if they wish.
In addition, Virgin Atlantic said it will provide badges with 'gender pronouns' so that employees can be called by their desired gender at work.
A male employee in a skirt uniform wears a 'he' badge to work.
Employees who believe that their gender at birth is different from how they feel can also choose the desired gender badge.
Virgin Atlantic has consistently promoted gender neutrality through its 'Be Yourself' campaign.
In 2019, we provided all female cabin crew with trouser uniforms and low-heeled shoes, and changed the skirt-wearing rule to optional.
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In addition, for the first time in a large global airline, it abolished the mandatory requirement for cabin attendants to make up, and in June, it became a hot topic by allowing employees to expose their tattoos.
“We want our employees to wear the most appropriate uniforms and be called by their preferred gender,” said Joha Jarbien, Chief Sales Officer, Virgin Atlantic. It is a very important part to make it happen,” he said.
(Photo = Virgin Atlantic Airlines website)