Virgin Atlantic scraps gender-neutral uniform policy onboard England football team's flight to Qatar for World Cup
The crew working on the flight from Birmingham airport to the World Cup on Tuesday were required to wear uniforms based on their gender due to a risk-assessment by the carrier.Virgin Atlantic first introduced a "fluid" approach in September, which it said at the time gave staff the option of wearing its red or burgundy uniforms based on "how they identify or present themselves".
"As part of our policy, we complete a risk assessment on all countries we fly to, considering laws and attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community and expressions of identity on a case by case basis. Virgin Atlantic said the implementation of its policy for flights to some destinations is considered on a case-by-case basis, with discussions between crew members and managers.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
No uniform choice for Virgin Atlantic crew on World Cup flightThe airline's gender-neutral uniform policy does not apply to staff flying the England team to Doha.
Read more »
No uniform choice for Virgin Atlantic crew on World Cup flightThe crew for Tuesday's flight to Doha would not be able to choose their uniform, despite announcing a 'fluid approach' to uniforms in September.
Read more »
Petit explains why England and France won't win the World Cup, snubs Ronaldo in GOAT debateEmmanuel Petit thinks there are 'too many questions around players' for England or France to win the World Cup this year.
Read more »
England World Cup squad numbers as Three Lions have team photo before flight to QatarThe 26-man England squad were each allocated their numbers for the upcoming World Cup finals in Qatar. Gareth Southgate’s men go into the tournament as one of the favourites to go all the way…
Read more »
England will ask Ben Stokes to come out of ODI retirement for 2023 Cricket World CupWhite-ball coach Matthew Mott hopes to persuade all-rounder to return for tournament in India following his T20 final heroics
Read more »
Prince William hands England squad their World Cup shirts in special send-offPrince William helped give England players a special send-off for Qatar as he joined Gareth Southgate to present them with their World Cup squad numbers. The Prince of Wales was a surprise visitor …
Read more »