Here are airlines that allow visible tattoos for crew members, along with any specific guidelines.
Virgin Atlantic – Allows visible tattoos as long as they are non-offensive. Virgin was one of the first UK airlines to adopt a relaxed policy.
airBaltic - Recently loosened its policies to allow tattoos, piercings, and hairstyles that express individuality, provided tattoos on the neck, face, or head remain covered if potentially offensive.
United Airlines – Permits small, tasteful tattoos visible on arms, wrists, legs, or feet, but bans tattoos on the face, neck, and hands.
Alaska Airlines – Implements a “badge rule,” allowing tattoos as long as they don’t exceed the size of the airline’s badge, typically around the size of a credit card.
Air New Zealand – Allows visible tattoos, including traditional Maori tattoos, as long as they are respectful and non-offensive.
SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) – Recently updated policies to allow visible tattoos, as well as more casual footwear like sneakers for cabin crew.
