BRITISH AIRWAYS will drop the customary "ladies and gentlemen" formula from announcements to promote a more diverse and inclusive environment aboard its planes.

"We celebrate diversity and inclusion and we are committed to ensuring that all our customers feel welcome when travelling with us," a

British Airways spokesperson told the Telegraph on Saturday.

As reported by the paper, the carrier has instructed its staff to adapt the language when making announcements on board.

British Airways is the latest in a series of airlines - including Qantas, Air Canada, EasyJet and more recently Lufthansa - to adopt a more inclusive language.

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