Spirit Airlines to require all flight crew to get face or neck tattoos

In a move to counter Virgin Atlantic's recent tattoo policy, the ultra-low-cost carrierSpirit Airlines unveiled new guidance requiring all flight crew to receive a face or neck tattoo.

On the heels of Virgin Atlantic's recent policy change regarding the allowance for the display of tattoos by flight crew, the ultra-low-cost carrier announced its own policy change.

All flight crew, including pilots and flight attendants, will have to get a face or neck tattoo.

Virgin Atlantic's policy was a step in the right direction but not progressive enough.

Flight crew can get tattoos anywhere, but are encouraged to look for passengers on flights to get inspiration from their tattoos.

Crew will have until the end of the year to get a tattoo and will be able to spend up to $400 on a tattoo if it is done in Las Vegas.