BA says that, under its uniform policy, employees may wear jewellery - including religious symbols - but it must be concealed underneath the uniform. However, the airline says that items such as turbans, hijabs and bangles can be worn "as it is not practical for staff to conceal them beneath their uniforms."
Oh, I don't know. With the turban you could always place a large paper bag over your head, and cut holes to see and breathe through. Or: what a ridiculous defence by BA. Religious items have to be concealed... unless they can't be, in which case no worries. Or:
BA's decision was condemned by Peter Hain, Northern Ireland secretary, as "loopy," adding: "I don't understand it, I don't think anybody understands it and that is my view."