Virgin Atlantic staff can show tattoos after policy change

Virgin Atlantic employees no longer need to cover their tattoos while in uniform after a policy change at the airline.

The company has changed its policy so that employees with visible body art can cover it up with a long-sleeved shirt, plasters or make-up.

Virgin Atlantic added a 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.

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At Virgin Atlantic, we want everyone to be themselves and know that they belong, said Estelle Hollingsworth, chief people officer.

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.

We're relaxing our tattoo restrictions for all of our people because of our focus on inclusion and individuality.