Freedom in the Clouds: Why S7 Airlines Allowed Crew Tattoos

Стюардесса S7 Airlines с татуировкой на шее на фоне самолета

The Russian aviation industry, traditionally adhering to strict and sometimes conservative appearance standards, has faced tectonic shifts in corporate ethics. On September 1, 2022, the Novosibirsk-based airline S7 Airlines officially announced a radical revision of its crew regulations. From now on, pilots, flight attendants, and ground staff have been granted the right to self-expression, which was previously taboo in the “sky-high” profession. This includes the legalization of tattoos on visible parts of the body, bright hair coloring, and even the option to forgo mandatory heels in favor of comfortable footwear.

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