Only one ring and one set of earrings (usually pearl or diamond-style studs) are allowed. No bracelets, necklaces, or any other jewelry is permitted.
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Color must complement natural hair and skin tone and should be well maintained. Extreme styles are not permitted. One pair of matching earrings may be worn, one earring per earlobe, no larger than a U.S. quarter.
Piercings: Similar to tattoos, many airlines have relaxed their policies on piercings in recent years. Some airlines allow nose rings and other facial piercings, while others may require employees to remove them during work hours. Ear piercings are generally allowed for both flight attendants and pilots.
The requirements for flight attendants can vary depending on the airline and country, but generally, having a second earlobe piercing (double lobe) should not disqualify you from working as a flight attendant, as long as you follow the airline's dress code and grooming policy.
If there is any discomfort in the ears, a first attempt to clear the ears can be made by yawning or swallowing. As cabin crew, you would not be able to eat in the cabin, but passengers would be able to chew on gum or a sweet to help release the pressure.
As cabin crew and flight stewards face passengers always, they should apply makeup that doesn't hide their smile. Cosmetics such as primer/foundation, mascara/eyeliners, eye shadow, lipstick, blush and nail polish are mandatory.
Flying long or short haul, you can be on your feet for hours. “I've got insoles in my shoes,” says Major, adding it's harder for female flight attendants, who are sometimes expected to wear heels. Those who can will pick the comfiest smart shoes possible, says Major, who says Doc Martens are a popular choice.
Aspiring cabin crew is also subjected to drug tests and sometimes alcohol tests to discover any substance abuse issues. Speech defects are not accepted. Any candidate with anemia, epilepsy, diabetes or such will not be considered fit to fly.
Most airlines also require their male staff to be clean-shaven. Some companies instruct men to shave every day and use aftershave cream to prevent reactions. Men have to crop hair in a standard manner so that it does not touch the shirt collar. A leather or silver watch is allowed, but men cannot pierce their ears.
When you join British Airways as Cabin Crew, you will be enrolled on the Cabin Crew New Entrant Training. The course will be between 4 to 6 weeks and will include studying for your Cabin Crew Attestation (CCA). Within your CCA training, you will learn all the general procedures and theory behind airline safety.