Why do airlines prohibit tattoos?

Appearance Standards Just as there are height and age requirements for flight attendants, tattoo policies also play a role in the hiring process. As an airline flight attendant, you are the company's face—airlines like their customer-facing employees to adhere to strict appearance standards.



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Airlines want passengers to feel safe on board an aircraft. A large part of how passengers interpret the flight comes down to the appearance and demeanor of the crew. Visible tattoos are viewed as unprofessional by many airlines. The airlines also don't want any offensive or obscene images in the cabin.

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According to United's “Flight Attendant Uniform Appearance Standards“, tattoos must never be visible while you're in uniform. If your tattoo is on an area covered by the uniform, you do not violate the flight attendant's requirements.

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Delta Airlines – As a Delta Airlines flight attendant, no visible tattoos are permitted. Frontier Airlines – As a Frontier flight attendant, no visible tattoos are permitted. JetBlue – As a JetBlue flight attendant, no visible tattoos are permitted.

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Tattoo needles and ink in container 3.4 oz or less are good to go in carry-on bags.

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