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VIRGIN ATLANTIC UPDATES GENDER IDENTITY POLICY, ALLOWING PEOPLE TO WEAR UNIFORMS THAT EXPRESS THEIR TRUE IDENTITY

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

LONDON, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Atlantic has launched its updated gender identity policy, giving its crew, pilots, and ground team the option to choose which of the iconic uniforms, designed by Vivienne Westwood, best represents them – no matter their gender, gender identity, or gender expression.

Key Points: 
  • Virgin Atlantic has also updated its ticketing systems to allow for those who hold passports with gender neutral gender markers to select 'U' or 'X' gender codes on their booking as well as the gender-neutral title, 'Mx.'
  • Jaime Forsstroem, Cabin Crew at Virgin Atlantic commented: "The updated gender identity policy is so important to me.
  • *Data conducted by 3Gem on behalf of Virgin Atlantic between September 5-6, 2022, polling 2,000 adults aged 18+ across the UK.
  • Virgin Atlantic was founded by entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson in 1984, with innovation and amazing customer service at its core.

WestJet launches gender and body inclusive uniforms for frontline

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

The uniforms, conceptualized by international designer, Juli Grbac, are unique to Canada and were created with safety and inclusivity at the forefront.

Key Points: 
  • The uniforms, conceptualized by international designer, Juli Grbac, are unique to Canada and were created with safety and inclusivity at the forefront.
  • "The launch of our new uniforms is not only representative of WestJet's brand and inclusive culture, but of the incredible WestJetters who make up our unique identity," said Diederik Pen, WestJet Chief Operating Officer.
  • In 2017, WestJet was the first Canadian airline to update their uniform guidelines to be unchained from gender norms.
  • What the new uniforms mean to WestJetters:
    "The availability for gender neutrality is so important in supporting the larger and diverse group of people we have working at WestJet," said Lindsay Poll, WestJet, Cabin Crew Member.