Airline Throws Out Iconic Skirt and Heels Flight Attendant Uniform for More Practical and Comfortable Look

Even if you have never stepped foot inside an airplane, you know what flight attendants look like. We've seen them in movies, on social media, in books, and everywhere else.

No matter the airline, flight attendants typically wear the same thing: a two-piece suit with a fitted blazer and a short pencil skirt. It's often coupled with a scarf around their necks, a pilot cap on their heads, and heels on their feet.

Simply put, while the uniform may look nice and well put together, it is not at all comfortable. It can be painful and restricts them from doing their jobs properly, plus it sexualizes them.

It's also unsafe for them to wear such attire in a metal tube with very little space to move around, hundreds of feet in the air. One bout of turbulence could knock them off their feet, posing a risk not only to them but also to the passengers they couldn't assist in case of emergencies.

Seriously, it's one of the most impractical uniforms in the working world. Ukrainian airline SkyUp has finally said enough, however.

They have decided to be the first airline to discard that old uniform and replace it with loose pants and comfortable sneakers.

Finally!

Ukrainian Budget Airline SkyUp is Ready to Revolutionize the Flight Attendant Uniform

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Being a flight attendant is not easy. They have to deal with emergencies and ensure that passengers are following all safety and flight protocols.

This means that they're on their feet for long hours on an unstable surface. For women to do that in tight skirts and skinny heels is simply unreasonable.

Saying Goodbye to the Old Uniform

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SkyUp is a young budget airline, but they are a significant company unafraid to shed the classical flight attendant image and provide their employees with more comfort in the workplace.

In their July press release, they revealed what the uniforms symbolize to them. “The uniform embodies the idea of movement. The form is created for active, bold, and bright individuals; those who do not like excessive officialdom but appreciate style; who react quickly, act in a balanced manner, accept challenges, and find solutions to any situation. These are clothes for those who are open to new experiences, those who love travel and life.”

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Introducing the New Uniform

The new uniforms had their debut in October 2021. Passengers were greeted by flight attendants wearing a look created by Ukrainian fashion designers from the GUDU brand, which consists of a bright orange, loose-fitting suit reflecting the airline's color, paired with Nike Air Max 720 white sneakers.

In addition to the uniform, the airline also eliminated the tight buns that can cause scalp pain, allowing for a variety of other hairstyles.

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The Uniform Represents Movement and Was Created for Bold and Active People, Ditching the Sexualized Image of Flight Attendants

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Head of SkyUp Airlines Marketing Department Marianna Grigorash said, "Times have changed, women have changed, so in contrast to the conservative classics of heels, red lipstick, and a bun, a new, more modern and comfortable image of a ‘champion’ has emerged. Freedom, natural beauty, individuality, no patterns, and sneakers in which everyone ‘would like to fly.’”

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There Are Plans to Update the Men's Uniforms Too!

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It's no secret that airlines have benefited from having their flight attendants adhere to a certain appearance that appeals to many of their customers. However, that is not what SkyUp desires.

Marianna Grigorash stated, “We realized that our female flight attendants didn’t want to be seen as ‘sexualized and playful.’”

This change is a significant shift that is very impressive, especially in a country and part of the world where there is considerable emphasis on a woman's appearance and how it should be.

People who have seen the new uniforms are applauding the airline for taking care of their female employees. Not everyone agrees that the suits are stylish, however, but that's a matter of taste.

When it comes to the comfort and welfare of flight attendants, everyone loves it.

People Loved the Change in the Uniform, but Not Everyone Agrees on the Design

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We are definitely loving these new uniforms, and we think every airline around the world should seriously consider updating those pencil skirts and heels. If we forced airline executives and managers to work in those outfits, we believe they'd be begging for a change within half a day, so they shouldn't expect women to endure them for longer.

It's the modern age already, and things need to change. Thankfully, someone has already taken the first step.

Now, all we need is for the rest to follow.