The airline's gender-neutral uniform policy does not apply to staff flying the England team to Doha.
By Jasmine AnderssonVirgin Atlantic has said its gender-neutral uniform policy does not apply to the crew on board the England team's flight to the World Cup in Qatar.
"Initially the UK, US and Israel are the territories where the uniform policy is being rolled out for our people, as those countries are more accepting of non-binary identities allowing more self-expression," it said. The Football Association said that, while it did not choose the plane, it was more than happy to fly on it.World Cup 2022: Wales given Cardiff send-off by children
An FA spokesperson said: "We show our support for inclusion in many ways, including wearing the One Love Armband during the tournament".Virgin Atlantic announced in September that staff could choose their own uniforms, including a trousers or skirt Mr Cleverly, who will travel to Qatar, said fans travelling from England and Wales should be "respectful of the host nation".
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