Very interesting last two posts.
Originally Posted by salapilot
try and be as civil as i can about the reply from CWS...........basically he's talking a load of B******s !....
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stick to your religion but get rid of the turban while on duty/work in any european airline.
What a contradiction of terms ! I wear a Turban and work for a "major" European Carrier and have never expereienced any problems with all my colleagues, including management who have had nothing but respect for me and my faith.
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Hi Salapilot.
Apparently this is a very touchy issue for you, but I would tend to agree with CWS on the grounds of public appearance. To the passengers, a pilot should remain an anonymous individual strictly dedicated to his duties. I guess this is also what the uniform is for: it makes us look the same, no matter who we are individually. So I personally believe any willingly visible sign of cultural origin, religion, or other belief is out of place on the flightdeck.
And as far as your management is concerned, they don't have any other choice than showing respect. Simply because in a "major", doing otherwise would arise an endless legal battle...
Cheers, TTF.