Virgin Australia cabin crew reveal rule they have to follow

A flight attendant from Sydney has shared the strict rules that all cabin crew must adhere to before taking off.

A Virgin Australia flight attendant has shared the grooming requirements that all cabin crew must obey.

These regulations dictate that flight attendants are not allowed to have any visible facial piercings or jewellery on their lips, nose, or eyebrows.

While ear piercings are permitted, they should be simple and understated, with most airlines favouring small studs or pearls.

In a video clip, Chelsea Dorricott, who lives in Sydney, highlighted the grooming rule and acknowledged that different airlines may have slight variations.

She revealed that facial piercings are strictly prohibited, including those on the lip, nose, or eyebrows. She also explained the guidelines for ear piercings, stating that if a flight attendant has two piercings in each lobe, they should match, such as small studs.

Hoop earrings are not allowed.

“As cabin crew, we do have a set of grooming requirements we need to adhere to,” she said on social media.

“I’m sure every airline will have a slightly different version of these. But, for mine specifically, we can’t have any facial piercings - lip, nose, eyebrows - anything on your face is a big no-no.”

In a video clip, Chelsea Dorricott highlighted the grooming rule

Meanwhile, travellers have recently discovered a subtle detail in the uniforms worn by Virgin Australia staff.

While the cherry red uniforms may appear identical, there is a noticeable difference between those worn by flight attendants and guest services agents.

Flight attendants wear a lilac and deep purple neck scarf along with a winged pin, while ground staff wear a purple and red neck scarf without a specialised pin.

A video shared by Virgin staff showcased these distinctions and dispelled common misconceptions.

Many passengers were surprised by this previously unnoticed detail.

In a separate video, Virgin Australia flight attendant Brodie Capron addressed commonly asked questions about air travel.

Brodie, who has been working in the industry for over two years, revealed the truth behind certain myths. One of the frequently asked questions is whether aeroplane water is safe to drink. Brodie assured passengers that the water on her flights is clean and filtered, debunking concerns about its safety.

Another inquiry often raised by passengers is why window shades need to be up during takeoff and landing.

Brodie explained that these are the riskiest phases of a flight, and having the shades up helps passengers adjust their eyes to natural light in case of an emergency.

It allows people to react swiftly to dangerous situations with the strongest vision possible. Furthermore, having the shades up enables everyone to see the engines and promptly alert the cabin crew if any issues arise.