(CBN) – Air Canada has announced its flight crews will no longer greet passengers as “ladies and gentlemen” when making public address announcements at the gate or on its aircraft. Instead, flight attendants will use the gender-neutral term “everybody” or “tout le monde” when serving residents of Quebec.
The language change is to be used by gate agents, flight attendants and pilots, the airline announced Monday in an internal memo, according to the French media outlet La Presse. “We want to ensure an inclusive space for everyone, including those who identify with gender X,” the memo read.
“We will be amending our onboard announcements to modernize them and remove specific references to gender,” the company said in a statement. “We work hard to make sure all employees feel like valued members of the Air Canada family while ensuring our customers are comfortable and respected when they choose to travel with us.” READ MORE
