Its actually not all that new in airline terms. There was a very famous steward in BOAC in the early 1970's who dressed as a woman whilst off duty downroute.
He decided he wished to become female and even in those less enlightened times he was given every assistance and support by BOAC (may have even become BA by then).
She then transferred to the Terminals and became one of the staff looking after children and taking them to their boarding gates. She was much liked by all and I think never suffered from any prejudice from colleagues or customers.
These days it should be no barrier to employment.
Last edited by vctenderness; 6th December 2010 at 16:22.
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