Why tattoos are not allowed in airlines?

There are a few reasons why airlines do not allow visible tattoos. The first is the appearance of professionalism. 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.



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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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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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If the wrist tattoo is the size of a credit card, you can get away with it at Alaska Air, provided the tattoo meets their criteria. This type of tattoo is permitted by Alaska, SkyWest, and United Airlines as long as it is no larger than a credit card and is not considered “offensive”.

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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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Per the airline's guidelines, visible tattoos aren't allowed while wearing the flight attendant uniform, even if covered by makeup, jewelry or a bandage. The policy prohibits tattoos in areas visible while wearing the cabin crew uniform, such as the face, ears, hands, wrists and neck.

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The general rule is it is fine to get a tattoo shortly before flying, however one thing to remember is you will be in some discomfort on the plane. You will also want to ensure you are not allergic to the ink, as the last thing you want to do is land the plane early due to you becoming severely ill.

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Unfortunately, despite the massive progress in how people with tattoos are perceived around the globe, most international carriers still do not allow their flight attendants to have any visible tattoos. They explain the decision with the need to project a certain image and maintain a professional appearance.

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Etihad and Emirates are totally OK with tattoos as long as it is not visible when wearing the uniform.

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Any marks or blemishes which are covered by a uniform are totally fine. This means that the face, neck, arms and wrists should ideally be clear of scars or birthmarks – even if you would usually wear a watch that covers them.

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Some airlines may allow small, discreet tattoos but it is always best to check with your airline before going ahead with any ink. American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Easyjet, Southwest and Delta Airlines allow employees to have tattoos so long as they cover it up using bandage or makeup.

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