British Airways has quickly backtracked on a controversial ban that prohibited cabin crew and pilots from drinking coffee or other beverages in public while in uniform.
The reaction from staff was swift and overwhelmingly negative. Unions condemned the rule as unnecessary, demeaning, and unworkable given the long hours and limited rest facilities that crews endure.
Within days, BA retreated. The airline clarified that it never intended to ban drinking outright, but rather to maintain professionalism in public. The revised stance now allows employees to drink coffee and other beverages while seated in airport cafes or gate areas. Only drinking while walking in uniform remains discouraged. The uniform ban for commuting crew has also been paused pending further review.
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