Virgin Atlantic partners with deaf Gladiators star Jodie Ounsley to highlight commitment to BSL-trained crew

Jodie Ounsley with Virgin Atlantic BSL train cabin crew (Image: Provided)

Virgin Atlantic, the only UK airline to offer British Sign Language (BSL) trained cabin crew, has released a new film to mark International Week of Deaf People.

To showcase its service, the airline invited deaf Gladiators star Jodie Ounsley and deaf twin content creators Hermon and Heroda Berhane on a flight from London Heathrow to Washington.

The film captures the BSL-trained crew delivering the airline’s signature warm welcome in BSL, assisting with onboard navigation, relaying important announcements, and supporting passengers with accessible in-flight entertainment.

“Knowing that airlines like Virgin Atlantic can provide specially trained crew with the awareness and understanding to make me feel comfortable on board is really empowering” – Jodie Ounsley

Jodie, who appears as Fury on

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