EasyJet encourages staff to incorporate gender-neutral greetings for passengers

EasyJet is looking to foster a more inclusive environment on its flights. Tuesday, the airline announced that it has provided a guide for staff on how to incorporate gender-neutral greetings to passengers. “We want our crew to be welcoming to everyone on board and so have provided some guidance to them of how to best do that in a way that is inclusive for everyone,” a spokesperson for the airline said. The spokesperson emphasised that EasyJet has not banned the original “ladies and gentlemen” greeting, but are simply encouraging staff to opt for the more gender-inclusive options that they have outlined in their guide. Earlier this year, Air Canada banned the use of “ladies and gentlemen” on their flights, instead, replacing it with the term “everybody”. <br/>