Originally Posted by
Joachim
I don't know how people think a natural part of the male physique can be universally deemed as unprofessional. Maybe its a baby-boomer-raised-by-their-mother-man-shaming-generation thing. I remember seeing an old SAS captain in full uniform and a well trimmed grey beard. It looked very appropriate.
Beards are more acceptable in Europe, you'll see many professionals there with beards that you would not see in the US (police, military, politicians, etc). Just the way it is, it's not the airlines, it's the culture.
Have you applied to foreign airlines?