Cabin crew requirements, airline by airline

No tattoos, piercings or body art visible in uniform; small tattoos must be coverable by the uniform in every variant, and visible hand, neck or face tattoos are disqualifying.

Fluent English; European languages an advantage.

No visible tattoos while in uniform.

Fluent Spanish and strong English (typically TOEFL-level proficiency required); French, Japanese or Korean are advantages on the network.

No tattoos visible while in uniform.

Fluent English; Arabic, Hindi/Urdu and Russian are useful on this network.

Tattoos must not be visible in uniform; small pieces coverable by the uniform are acceptable.

Fluent English; French-English bilingualism is a significant, sometimes decisive advantage, and Asian languages help for Pacific routes.

No tattoos visible in uniform; discreet tattoos covered by the uniform are tolerated, visible hand, neck or face tattoos are not.

Fluent French and English (ICAO-conversational or better); additional languages valued on long-haul routes.

No tattoos visible in any uniform variant.

Fluent English and Hindi; additional international languages are an advantage for long-haul cabins.

Visible tattoos are permitted in uniform, including tā moko and other cultural tattoos, provided content is not offensive — a policy few airlines match.

Fluent English; te reo Māori, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean or Samoan/Tongan are valued on the network.

Tattoos must not be visible in uniform; covered tattoos are acceptable.

Good English and Malay; other ASEAN languages are advantages at affiliate airlines.

No tattoos visible in uniform, aligned with Turkish Airlines group standards.

Fluent Turkish and good English (tested).

Modest visible tattoos are tolerated under the modernized appearance policy within size and placement limits; nothing on face or throat, nothing offensive.

Fluent English; Spanish and Japanese are advantages as the international network grows.

Tattoos must not be visible in uniform; covering with plasters or heavy makeup is not accepted at assessment.

Fluent English; bilingual speakers can apply for language-qualified positions with hiring priority for Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese and other network languages.

No visible tattoos; Japanese carriers apply this strictly and tattoos remain culturally sensitive.

Business-level Japanese plus English (TOEIC 600+ or equivalent expected).

Tattoos must not be visible in uniform.

Fluent Spanish and conversational-to-fluent English; English is essential for long-haul bidding.

Visible tattoos are not permitted in uniform. BA's November 2022 grooming update loosened make-up, hair and piercing rules for all genders but kept the tattoo policy: anything on the hands, neck, face or below a short sleeve must be fully coverable.

Fluent English; additional European and Asian languages are an advantage but not required.

No tattoos visible in uniform.

Fluent English plus fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin or another Asian language is strongly preferred.

No visible tattoos while in uniform.

Fluent Spanish and English are both mandatory; Portuguese or French is a plus on the network.

No tattoos visible while in uniform; visible tattoos may not be covered with makeup or bandages.

Fluent English; a second language qualifies you for higher-priority Language of Destination (LOD) roles.

Tattoos must not be visible in uniform; coverable tattoos are accepted, visible hand, neck or face tattoos are not.

Fluent English; local language required or strongly preferred at European bases.

No visible tattoos; conservative grooming and uniform standards are strictly enforced.

Fluent Arabic and English; French or other languages are an advantage.

No tattoos visible while in uniform; cover-up makeup or plasters not permitted.

Fluent written and spoken English; additional languages are a scored advantage.

No visible tattoos in uniform; conservative grooming standards apply.

Fluent English required; Amharic and other Ethiopian or international languages are an advantage.

No tattoos visible in uniform; covering with makeup or bandages not permitted.

Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.

No visible tattoos in uniform.

Fluent Mandarin and English (TOEIC ~550+ guideline); Taiwanese, Japanese or Cantonese are advantages.

Tattoos must be coverable by the uniform; visible hand, neck or face tattoos are not accepted.

Fluent English required; Finnish and other languages (Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Swedish) are significant advantages.

No visible tattoos while in uniform; cover-ups not permitted.

Fluent spoken and written English; Russian, Arabic and Balkan-region languages are genuine advantages on this network.

No tattoos visible in uniform.

Fluent English; Arabic is a real advantage on this network.

Tattoos must generally be covered while in uniform, with limited tolerance for small, culturally significant pieces reviewed case by case.

Fluent English; Japanese and Korean speakers are actively sought for the Asia network, and 'Ōlelo Hawai'i is valued.

No tattoos visible in uniform; tattoos coverable by the uniform are acceptable, visible hand, neck or face tattoos are not.

Fluent Spanish and English required; French, Portuguese, German and Italian valued.

No tattoos visible in uniform.

Fluent English and Hindi; regional languages are helpful.

No visible tattoos — enforced strictly, in line with Japanese corporate norms.

Business-level Japanese and English (TOEIC 600+ or equivalent guideline).

No tattoos visible in uniform; tattoos coverable by the uniform are accepted, visible hand, neck or face tattoos are not.

Fluent English; other languages not required for the UK leisure network.

Small visible tattoos permitted within policy limits; none on face, neck or hands, and offensive content must be covered.

Fluent English; Spanish is a strong advantage for the Caribbean and Latin network, especially San Juan base.

No visible tattoos while in uniform.

Fluent English and Kiswahili; additional international languages are an advantage.

Tattoos must not be visible in uniform; coverage by uniform items is accepted, but hand, neck and face tattoos are not.

Fluent Dutch and English required; French, German, Spanish and Asian languages are a plus.

No visible tattoos in uniform.

Fluent Korean and English (TOEIC ~550+ guideline); Chinese or Japanese are scored advantages.

No visible tattoos in uniform; conservative grooming standards.

Fluent English; Arabic is an advantage.

Tattoos must not be visible in uniform.

Fluent Spanish (or Portuguese for LATAM Brasil) plus intermediate-to-advanced English; trilingual candidates are prized on long-haul.

No tattoos visible in uniform; forearm tattoos coverable by long sleeves are tolerated in practice, but hand, neck and face tattoos are disqualifying.

Fluent German and English required for most positions; additional languages an advantage.

No visible tattoos while in uniform; the kebaya exposes the forearms.

Fluent Malay and English (credit in SPM English or equivalent); Mandarin, Tamil or other languages are advantages.

No tattoos visible while in uniform.

Fluent English; Arabic and European or subcontinent languages advantageous.

No tattoos visible in uniform.

Fluent Turkish and good English (tested); additional languages useful on European routes.

Tattoos must be covered while in uniform; visible tattoos are generally disqualifying uncovered.

Fluent English; additional languages (Japanese, Mandarin, French and others) are an advantage for international flying.

No tattoos visible while in uniform; covering with plasters or makeup is not accepted.

Fluent written and spoken English; additional languages advantageous.

No tattoos visible while in uniform.

Fluent English; Arabic and other languages are advantages for the planned network.

No visible tattoos in uniform.

Fluent French and Arabic plus good English; Spanish is an advantage on the network.

No tattoos visible in uniform; coverable tattoos are acceptable, visible hand, neck or face tattoos are not.

Fluent English; local base language useful for sales announcements but not mandatory.

Tattoos must not be visible in uniform; coverable tattoos are accepted in line with the pragmatic Scandinavian grooming code.

Fluent English plus a Scandinavian language (Danish, Swedish or Norwegian) required for most positions.

No visible tattoos in uniform; conservative grooming standards apply.

Fluent English; Arabic is a significant advantage on this network.

No visible tattoos in uniform; the kebaya exposes forearms and ankles, so placement matters.

Fluent English; Mandarin, Malay, Japanese, Korean or other network languages are an advantage.

Visible tattoos are permitted within limits under the relaxed appearance policy, but not on face or throat and nothing offensive; large pieces may need covering.

Fluent English; Spanish is an advantage for the Latin leisure network but not required.

No tattoos visible in uniform.

Fluent Turkish and good English; German is a genuine advantage on this network and is sought in dedicated German-speaking intakes.

Tattoos must not be visible in uniform; small tattoos coverable by the uniform are acceptable, but hands, neck and face must be tattoo-free.

Fluent German and English at Zurich (French valued at Geneva); additional languages an advantage.

No tattoos visible in uniform; coverable tattoos accepted, visible hand, neck or face tattoos are not.

Fluent Portuguese and English required; French and Spanish valued on the network.

No visible tattoos in uniform; the Thai-silk uniform exposes forearms.

Fluent Thai and English with TOEIC 600+ (valid within two years); Chinese, Japanese or Korean are advantages.

No tattoos, scars or marks visible in uniform (short-sleeve check applies).

Fluent Turkish and English for the main pool (minimum ~B2 English tested); foreign-national intakes require English plus the target route language.

Small tattoos may be visible if no larger than the work badge and not on face, neck or hands; larger tattoos must be covered by the uniform.

Fluent English; United hires heavily for second languages across its global network, from Japanese and Mandarin to Portuguese and Hindi.

Visible tattoos on arms and legs permitted since 2022; face, head and neck tattoos remain restricted, and offensive designs are banned.

Fluent English; other languages welcome but not scored heavily.

Small tattoos not visible in uniform, or modest visible pieces within policy limits; nothing on face, neck or hands.

Fluent English; French, Spanish and other languages are advantages for sun destinations and European flying.

No tattoos visible in uniform; coverable tattoos accepted, visible hand, neck or face tattoos are not.

Fluent English; local base language an advantage for announcements and sales.