BA lets male pilots and cabin crew wear make-up and carry handbags in gender-neutral uniform overhaul

British Airways overhauls uniform policy so male staff can wear make-up and carry handbags - but tattoos remain taboo

Airline bosses are understood to have told staff in an internal memo to "be bold, be proud, be yourself" as they announced their refreshed guidance.

Male pilots and cabin crew at British Airways will now be allowed to wear a "touch of mascara and lip colour" as well as false eyelashes.However, BA is maintaining its ban on visible tattoos.'Like Monty Python is back': Linguists blast Cambridge's bid to teach German using gender-inclusive wordsPicture: Alamy

"We have worked with our people to create updated guidelines for grooming, beauty and accessories, allowing our colleagues to bring the best, most authentic version of themselves to work every day."

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