British Airways change dress code to allow male pilots and cabin crew to wear makeup, nail varnish, and sport piercings

British Airways allows male pilots and cabin crew to wear makeup and have piercings.

As reported by The Guardian, the airline has changed its dress code to be more inclusive.

According to an internal memo seen by the newspaper, all employees are now allowed to have piercings, as well as subtle shades of makeup and nail polish.

Everyone can wear makeup.

A British Airways spokesman told Insider that they are committed to an inclusive working environment.

Updating guidelines for grooming, beauty, and accessories allowed our colleagues to bring the best version of themselves to work.

There are 30,000 people employed by the global company. More than 47 million passengers flew with British Airways in 2019.

British Airways has a dress code that is more inclusive. Virgin Atlantic allowed cabin crew members to show tattoos on their arms and legs in May.

The requirement for female aircrew to wear makeup was dropped in the year 2019. According to Insider's Stephen Jones, the airline began giving trousers as part of its standard uniform instead of upon request.