Virgin Atlantic Announces , Gender-Neutral Uniform Policy.<br />The British airline announced the updated uniform policy on Sept. 28.<br />According to the announcement, staff who are required to wear a uniform may now select their preference "no matter their gender, gender identity or gender expression.".<br />The Vivienne Westwood-designed uniforms will no longer be gender identified.<br />Virgin's CCO reiterated the company's desire for its employees to "embrace their individuality <br />and be their true selves at work.".<br />It is for that reason that we want to allow our people to wear the uniform that best suits them... , Juha Jarvinen, Virgin Atlantic CCO, via CNN.<br />... and how they identify <br />and ensure our customers <br />are addressed by their <br />preferred pronouns, Juha Jarvinen, Virgin Atlantic CCO, via CNN.<br />The move was hailed by high-profile members of the LGBTQ+ community.<br />As the mother of a non-binary child, and as an ally to the LGBTQ+ community, , Michelle Visage, 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' Judge, via CNN.<br />... these efforts by Virgin Atlantic to further inclusivity for its people are extremely important and personal to me, Michelle Visage, 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' Judge, via CNN.<br />Advocates say the move is likely to elicit loyalty from employees, as well as improve employee performance.<br />People feel empowered when they are wearing what best represents them, , Michelle Visage, 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' Judge, via CNN.<br />... and this gender identity policy allows people to embrace who they are and bring their full selves to work, Michelle Visage, 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' Judge, via CNN.<br />In addition, the ticketing system for the airliner has been changed to allow for a wider spectrum of gender identification.<br />The tattoo and makeup policies for the carrier have also recently been updated
