Virgin Atlantic’s easing of cabin crew tattoo policy marks industry shift

Analysis: Airlines have long had strict criteria for flight attendants' appearance, with some still specifying weight and height

• Tickled ink: Virgin Atlantic allows cabin crew to display tattoos

Virgin's easing of its policy on employees displaying tattoos marks a significant shift in an industry that has long had strict criteria on who is suitable to be cabin crew and how they should look.

In the early days, flight attendants were often the sons of businessmen who had financed the airlines.