This is real pathetic, Thats good out with old corporate appearance in with new modern corporate appearance update. Drop the ties that can be used against them in an emergency. United is taking the position that lipstick on men is acceptable? So more self expression will equal more professionalism? He told me he was surprised and very impressed. Tattoos, and the loosening of appearance standards will lead to a less professional atmosphere. We are letting mental illness run society and pretending it is normal under this stupid banner of inclusivity and diversity. As a general rule of thumb, airlines do not allow for Pilots to have any tattoos that will be visible whilst they are wearing their So dont judge theres a lot of underhanded abuse going on at United. (BTW, I hope that gaudy fingernail polish is not allowed. I think this is great news for United! KUMBYA. You are at work. Mentally you seem to be living in the dark ages based on all of your comments on this thread. Sounds very mushy as a standard. Neon nails,Nose Rings, Unmanaged looking hair should be reserved for off days.. Well, United's supposed attempt at "inclusion" represents the exact same thing. Why do women with 2 inch claw nails & men & women with body piercings need to feel that those alterations to their bodies identify who they are? From the comments I've seen it shows that we still have much work to do. Advertiser Disclosure: Some links to credit cards and other products on this website will earn an affiliate commission. Well said and I agree wholeheartedly! What next United youre running out of safe places. Lip rings and dreads hijabs and crazy weaves. British Airways is reviewing its decades-old ban on staff having tattoos, after a job candidate was rejected for having a small inking on his hand. I think allowing people to wear makeup and jewelry the way they want, and to choose their own hairstyle and look the way they want to look will make them happier and maybe they'll be more inclined to do a better job. Consequently the visible authority of an FA will nose dive I expect causing FAs to suffer blows to ego as passengers dont acknowledge their authority. I have read many comments of how this will affect customer service, as it stated this was a decade uniform. Or type if earrings. United has zero standards. Great, as long as everyone is neat and clean. The changes, which will take effect Sept. 1, include significant and gender-inclusive revisions to the companys current policies on visible tattoos, nose rings, nails, Hey Robbo~ didn't stewards and stewardesses disappear about the same time as PanAm? I would recommend avoiding gyms, grocery stores, movie theaters, malls, Disney World, or basically anywhere! United Airlines has revised its appearance standards for Nose rings and tattoos may work for coffee shops but, not so much for airlines. United should have re branded to Continental's model. They need to keep to uniform, neutral, professional standards. I hope this is not true. Great news. If i see UNITED Crew running around in rubber shoes and ther Crew bags with attached bags about time!! I'm glad to see the updating of your policy. Im sure anyone looking at them couldnt help but notice how professional, uniform, and classy they looked. I sympathize. Or your Starbucks barista? At the point of dissatifaction, they should be looking for employment elsewhere, making room for people who don't mind being paid to adhere to the standards. Metaphor: a homeless bum cautions you not to cross in the middle of the street. Hight stands and respect for yourself and your place of employment. B.S. They are there to do a job. My opinion and i know, most of those who fly international and CAN compare, would agree in my point of view. Pay heed. They were a great airline. I hope people realize they still have to keep themselves clean. WebSeats Are Available Salary for Fresher 27500 to 35500 experience 35500 to 49500 Per Month Rupees, Job Location :- Mumbai Airport Qualification :- 12th / Graduate / Diploma In Aviation Fresher And Experience Both Are Eligible. Setting a low bar with loose boundaries begs poor performance. I hope UA will rethink this, try and look at Asian carriers aka Japan Airlines, you might learn a few things about customer service. What does the anthem have to do with playing football anyways? My daughter is a 25year old professional with blue and purple hair and the color certainly doesn't take away from her intelligence or her great work ethic. Be as inclusive as you want. I really dont want to see all your tattoos or rings hanging out of your snotty nose! Can airline pilots have tattoos? United Airlines, act like an employer! I enjoy bending over backwards and going that extra mile for someone who is truly nice, has a smile, and doesnt feel the whole world revolves around them. How clean the planes are, the mechanical aspect as well as the pilots etc. United Airlines Updating Employee Appearance Standards To Be More Inclusive, United revising employee appearance standards. An employer has a right to impose dress requirements on their employees as a part of the employment agreement. Not giving a crap about knowing what the service folks are or are not regarding gender expression. More than a few times a flight attendants long hair floated over my food as its being put before me. It allows the employee to be more comfortable. Ive always dreamed of being a flight attendant and got a chance to back in 2015 with republic airways. United continues to be committed to inclusion and supporting employees to be their full selves at work, which is why in 2021, the airline updated its appearance standards, moving away from gender-specific guidance and allowing customer-facing employees to represent themselves authentically through visible tattoos, nose piercings, We have generations of past history to show what men and women look like. They hire us to do a job, not to change who we are, and as long as people arent showing inappropriate tattoos and they are wearing their uniforms and doing their job, there should be absolutely nothing to complain about. I feel like many other professions are getting bad. I will not fly united, I used to fly on Pan American Airlines where people used to be professional Is dress professional and act professional. I firmly believe you can be professional without being a cliche from the 50's. I cant in good conscious give my money to United. Back in the day, people dressed in style to board an aircraft. We should not be forced to be cookie cutter looking people. Our United Express regional partner airlines They took the Payroll Protection money while they fired employees en masse for random crap, like catching COVID & not being able to work right away, Not wearing masks while eating. To tie up hands or strangulation. You rolled this out like this was major news. However- when you're more focused on this than the quality of service (which, as others point out, is very hit or miss, with a bent toward the latter) then there are some misguided priorities there. But, in the workplace, certain standards should be adhered to. I Do not. All one needs to do is visit large retail chains to get a look at expression. A true witch and I've refused to fly United since. Flew with United for 34 years. Besides this coming update on appearance and uniform standards being extremely difficult to manage , it will clearly allow the uniform and appearance standards drop to the lowest level and the majority of these front line workers will undoubtedly begin to look like a plethora of looks with low esteem and disfunctional workers ; Not representing a top notch professional company. What are "gender-inclusive appearance standards"? First class deadhead. This is your J-O-B. This madness will never end! From the comments I've seen it shows that we still have much work to do. If it were a Ive seen some f/as that look like they just rolled out of bed! It's a perception thing. Ive been involved in customer service for decades, on both sides of the equation, and know that the focus HAS to be the customer and not the service provider. I don't want see anyone's nose ring. Safety should be the ONLY priority. Less leg room, more charges, etc. I'm sorry, but I have to disagree with United Airlines. I was on a flight with a FA looking like she slept in her uniform! They are also the most polite, helpful, and friendly grocery store employees. It's just the beginning of the excuses of "I look like I just got out of bed look", and some will use that. REAL premium airlines, mostly Asian and Middle Eastern seem to have a different philosophy. The women who thinks this is okay should be fired! I remember dress down Friday at work. Inclusive ? Tattoos that can be hidden by clothing or makeup are generally Does updated standards = no standards? United is taking the position that lipstick on men is acceptable? Heres how Kate Gebo, United Airlines Human Resources and Labor Relations EVP, describes these the policy change back in June: As the face of United, our customer-facing teammates can provide an even better experience for our customers when they look and feel their best. I cant wait to see this casual standart look You can always be yourself however Our industry, one must look and act professional!! The mind boggles at the lengths some will go to to express themselves. They do this while they harass employees daily. And they will continue to - I assure you that generation that motivated these changes will be angry about whatever the next generations come with. Even if I think some of the getup and tattoos are silly, it clearly is part of a corporate culture the helps foster positive customer service. I don't see how the military comes into your analysis since it's not a corporation. Just food for thought! United Airlines, act like an employer! If this is just bending to accommodate a fringe part of the population, it is certainly the airlines prerogativeit is a risk and I am not sure this virtue signal will be well received by large segments of the population. so it will be interesting to see how this plays out. Facial and visible neck tattoos are almost always forbidden. I know lawyers and doctors with tattoos. I make sure that I am professionally dressed out of respect and representation of the company that I worked for. The flight attendants that do everything by script, without injecting much, provide a serviceable, but forgettable experience. Like wearing a cardigan. Who are you to say what is offensive and what is not? WebMust present a professional image, may not have visible tattoos, facial, multiple or upper ear piercing, or extreme hair color or style while in Flight AttendantUniform I'm thinking the pool of of "old school" non-tattooed / non-pierced people has dwindled to such a level that they HAVE to loosen their standards. GTFO. Well, good riddance to you. If those airline workers do not agree to the dress code and appearance standards then they should seek employment elsewhere. 90% feel they are paid fairly 122% above the national average Common benefits at United Airlines Benefits information is taken from job posted on Indeed. There once was a time we had to abide by United's dresscode and we all did it. Are you saying women exist in the world to be objectified by you? I salute United for this move and look forward to being serviced by a diverse team. I have great legs and I get to air out Elvis and the twins. Sorry but that's the way it is. Unfortunately now all the other airlines (as are many other businesses) will follow suit until we will all be non-generic, no-name ("they, them") blobs of human skin and bones - but don't dare look askance at anyone or show your dislike, you then will be labeled as something negative. And if that's the best you can do, dressing and looking tacky , then it says Who You Are. Im also seeing a sprinkling of ageism in there? Some of you in the comments section make me so sad that you are so miserable with your own lives that you think a person showing a piercing or a tattoo will in any way affect their ability to do their job. Some have enormous diamond earrings and others craft show paper ones. Negotiations continue. Now, who will decide which tattoos are 'non-offensive'? I wore a uniform that was shapeless and unattractive . My ex spouse met her and sat down for a conversation recently. Remember the support animal disaster. First impressions go along way in what the customer will expect of their inflight experience. If you don't want to go by rules or standards don"t work for United or any company that requires too simple as that ! Where do you draw the line. I don't envy her role with the tribal "my identity" fad in the midst of it. I don't care to know how others in a service industry want to show their personality. Lighten up everyone and learn to count your countless blessings instead of always focusing on the negatives in this all-too-short life we have! Only to a degree possibly. Wish them the best being that they are caving to demands to lower their standards. I long to see someone working for an airline that looks like me. Next, we'll have flight attendants in orange uniforms. Next, will nudist service people be encouraged to turn up for work stark naked? Most helpful comments ( as chosen by the OMAAT community ). It's a perception thing. This BS never-ending inclusiveness and diversity constantly being shoved in the faces of the public by corporate apologists at the whims of the minority of minorities is enough. Not crazy about stewards wearing lipstick or colorful nail polish ditto nose rings or colorful facial tattoos. Im 57 years old but recently my daughter changed my mind about some things. So isn't it the best thing to take pride of who we are employed by United Airlines. Anyone who has flown airlines from other countries around the world will understand that. What a shame!!! Leave personal expression to your off time. That goes for the cabin attendants as well. Can they update some of the flight attendants? And I would fly A Thousand Miles off Route rather than have a stop in Denver. Sad that United is so insecure in itself that it can't stand on its own exemplary reputation of being the "friendly skies". Cockpits can be very hot before the APU is started, which is usually 10-15 prior to Delta Airlines Pilot Tattoo Policy Not just the cabin crew must cover their tattoos, but everyone else as well. In an effort to better reach out to students, the trustees allowed the boys to wear casual clothing on Fridays. However they have found their way in different environments. If my company asked me to cover up tattoos at work, I wouldn't take offense. Tattoos are used to identify drug users and gangs per their perception and now they have tats?All the visual negativity placed out front. The little they do nowadays is pathetic to what the industry used to do. How is United still in business. The reason I mention this, is that some airlines perform their own medicals on you as their medical requirements are slightly more stringent or particular than the JAA Class 1. I guess they think being the coolest kid on the block is what will keep customers. Why should people in the comment section gripe about another airline doing something similar? Not supporting this. They also for the most part have very little work ethic, which is a sad commentary on our society and the state of the world in general. Dont bother, Ignorance is bliss with this guyhell never change his attitude. United Airlines replaced a pilot before takeoff on Saturday after she boarded in civilian clothes and told passengers over the intercom that both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton were liars and that she was getting a divorce, witnesses said. While I applaud anyone with a job, I do not believe they fit the definition of being professional. When you are on the job you should dress respectfully. With that experience in mind I think the new uniform standards here are great and much better reflect reality. Ive always dreamed of being a flight attendant and got a chance to back in 2015 with republic airways. WebAs an employee of the airline, you will have privileges to fly as a nonrevenue passenger on any flight you choose. Its important for a business that serves the public to be neutral and professional at all times. Tattoo Policy for Flight Attendants By Airline U.S. Airlines. Because this person is extremely narrow-minded and thinks everyone with a tattoo is a felon. This is all marketing to impress customers. We simply had to agree to come to work in the company provided " uniform" and have All tattoos hidden and piercings hidden. So what you're saying is the professional look has zero to do with service standards. They were far more concerned about my ability to ease their pain, advocate for them ,and save their life. This makes their authority visible and obedience generally compliant. Trust, some will take this to the extreme, and when called out for it by management, they will cry out prejudice. They look like the passengers. Stop telling Tim settle down, everyone has an opinion. I get that and applaud it. I boycotted United Airlines in about 1990 because of poor service, horrible personnel and terrible on time statistics. On and on the destruction of America. people are trained well and meet certain standards just as a doctor, nurse or any other professional. Forget United!! No continuity, just confusion. Im also seeing a sprinkling of ageism in there? Why do they think this will be different? Stop telling people to get a life if they dont agree with you. Please Google teachers or flight attendants inform standards of yesteryear. Im in aspiring pilot and hope to make it to the airlines one day. Been doing this job for 35 years, and I had to weigh in every month. Expressing yourself is a huge deal for today's young people and a lack of identity is no longer considered a benefit. And yah flying is not a fun now.. You want to express yourself, start your own business. You can list for a flight using a special website where you can also view the predicted passenger load. Take this from someone who has roomed the world raised 2 Generations. Poor baby. I love America and Americans. Sometimes more is not better. Save the "personal expression" for off hours. These new rules is going to be a disaster. Yep, you guessed it! 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