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Chris Chris Chris....
Yes buttons didn't fall off on FCA uniforms since ladies had no buttons. The zip of the jacket, though, ask the poor guy at the dry cleaning at Jubilee house. What about the cheap and nasty crew bags....many crews had bad backs because of them...now finally the company seems to have understood, after over2 sets of bags, 3 sets of wheels in 2 years and lots of money wasted!!
New In-flight waistcoats, oh my god they look like oversized bibs.
And the cabin crew wings...here at LGW are called AQUAFRESH for a reason!!
If you're happy with the FCA pink uniform, good for you!! I am really glad for you.
I am not here to criticize what you find attractive, the initial post clearly stated what your individual experience is, so as far as you give your opinion without starting that really cheap querelle again I give mine.
BA have lots of problems and many times these are left for us cabin crew to solve but the uniform is really stylish, it is recognised itself and has no need to be very "virgin" or very "american airlines" or whatever. And guess what, it feels good to wear it. (At least I feel good in it, I am sure you wouldn't) and I am very proud of it, proud to represent the airline, despite not being British... and that says a lot!
Enjoy your work, your uniform and please, for god's and everybody's sake.....don't start again!!!
Chill out.
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Yes buttons didn't fall off on FCA uniforms since ladies had no buttons. The zip of the jacket, though, ask the poor guy at the dry cleaning at Jubilee house. What about the cheap and nasty crew bags....many crews had bad backs because of them...now finally the company seems to have understood, after over2 sets of bags, 3 sets of wheels in 2 years and lots of money wasted!!
New In-flight waistcoats, oh my god they look like oversized bibs.
And the cabin crew wings...here at LGW are called AQUAFRESH for a reason!!
If you're happy with the FCA pink uniform, good for you!! I am really glad for you.
I am not here to criticize what you find attractive, the initial post clearly stated what your individual experience is, so as far as you give your opinion without starting that really cheap querelle again I give mine.
BA have lots of problems and many times these are left for us cabin crew to solve but the uniform is really stylish, it is recognised itself and has no need to be very "virgin" or very "american airlines" or whatever. And guess what, it feels good to wear it. (At least I feel good in it, I am sure you wouldn't) and I am very proud of it, proud to represent the airline, despite not being British... and that says a lot!
Enjoy your work, your uniform and please, for god's and everybody's sake.....don't start again!!!
Chill out.
FBW
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BA uniform looks really smart - I have a friend who works for BA and said the quality is pants !! - Hw said he had heard that Julien Mc had threatened to take his name off the design due t the poor quality - dunno if that is true though !
See the pics of the Thomas Cook Uniform ( above) - Now that IS quality - We have LH uniform which has been changed slightly - the buttons are embossed with TC and the waistcoats and scarves/ties etc are different. Its German designed and German produced - so its bound to be great quality - I think its fantastic smart and really great to wear - In my Opinion its better than the BA one lol - but then I wear it and Im biased!. All of TCX crew in every country have the same uniform. However here in UK we have VERY strict rules on how to wear it - In Germany for instance they can wear it how they like very strange.
Just ask a TCX girls about the Butterfly knot in her scarf and she will probably thump you one lol !!
Im not sure about the FCA one - too informal for me - blokes do not wear ties for instance and looks a bit naff.
BA uniform looks really smart - I have a friend who works for BA and said the quality is pants !! - Hw said he had heard that Julien Mc had threatened to take his name off the design due t the poor quality - dunno if that is true though !
See the pics of the Thomas Cook Uniform ( above) - Now that IS quality - We have LH uniform which has been changed slightly - the buttons are embossed with TC and the waistcoats and scarves/ties etc are different. Its German designed and German produced - so its bound to be great quality - I think its fantastic smart and really great to wear - In my Opinion its better than the BA one lol - but then I wear it and Im biased!. All of TCX crew in every country have the same uniform. However here in UK we have VERY strict rules on how to wear it - In Germany for instance they can wear it how they like very strange.
Just ask a TCX girls about the Butterfly knot in her scarf and she will probably thump you one lol !!
Im not sure about the FCA one - too informal for me - blokes do not wear ties for instance and looks a bit naff.
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wan2fly I must agree with you TCX uniform is really nice. I especially like the female trousers.
Yes what you heard of Julien MacDonald is unfortunately true. But that was due to the fact that BA couldn't launch the new uniform at the same time and after one year there are still people wearing the old one. He wasn't pleased about that!!!
Love the trousers so much-very comfortable, smart,warm in cold weather and not too hot when it's hot. They also saved me lots of money that I would have spent in tights and stockings!!!!
Ciao!!
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Yes what you heard of Julien MacDonald is unfortunately true. But that was due to the fact that BA couldn't launch the new uniform at the same time and after one year there are still people wearing the old one. He wasn't pleased about that!!!
Love the trousers so much-very comfortable, smart,warm in cold weather and not too hot when it's hot. They also saved me lots of money that I would have spent in tights and stockings!!!!
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Have to agree that it seems to be taking ages to get all the BA staff into the new uniform. Makes it look quite shabby.
As for SQ crewing levels I dont actually think they are any higher than anyone elses. Perhaps someone from SQ could shed some light on it.
As for SQ crewing levels I dont actually think they are any higher than anyone elses. Perhaps someone from SQ could shed some light on it.
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There is a lot to be said for intelligent debate as opposed to infantile squabble.
Did I say I disliked the BA uniform? I have re-read my post, and, heavens, no, I have written no such thing.
I shall go on the record, and quite defiantly state I actually very much admire Julien McDonald's British Airways uniform, and think it is the best in its field. It is extremely stylish and very modern. I like it. I do not know about the quality of it other than what has been said on this highly accurate forum. If the buttons fall off, well, they can be sewed back on. That's why hotels provide those nice little amenity kits.
Yes, I like my company's uniform. Yes, I think it is actually pretty nice. Yes, I think it stands out. Yes, it is different in many ways. Yes, the wings are quite bold in their design. Yes, it is pink.
And yes, the company completely messed up in the crew bag fiasco. But they have put it right at obviously quite a large cost. Not a cost to me, though.
Let's give it a rest now, shall we.
And with that I am signing off.
Did I say I disliked the BA uniform? I have re-read my post, and, heavens, no, I have written no such thing.
I shall go on the record, and quite defiantly state I actually very much admire Julien McDonald's British Airways uniform, and think it is the best in its field. It is extremely stylish and very modern. I like it. I do not know about the quality of it other than what has been said on this highly accurate forum. If the buttons fall off, well, they can be sewed back on. That's why hotels provide those nice little amenity kits.
Yes, I like my company's uniform. Yes, I think it is actually pretty nice. Yes, I think it stands out. Yes, it is different in many ways. Yes, the wings are quite bold in their design. Yes, it is pink.
And yes, the company completely messed up in the crew bag fiasco. But they have put it right at obviously quite a large cost. Not a cost to me, though.
Let's give it a rest now, shall we.
And with that I am signing off.
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FLYBYWIRE...
I totally agree with you about the uniform...Im not British but I must admit, Im very proud to be wearing the uniform and to say that I work for BA. I have worked for my own national airline and at one time I did feel just the same but with the way its gone down to drain in recent years, I would need a shower after wearing that uniform!!!!
I totally agree with you about the uniform...Im not British but I must admit, Im very proud to be wearing the uniform and to say that I work for BA. I have worked for my own national airline and at one time I did feel just the same but with the way its gone down to drain in recent years, I would need a shower after wearing that uniform!!!!
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Jetsetterbfs I am so glad you finally proved your valid point. You never said you hated BA uniform, you just made your entrance with that not-so-funny sarcasm, alluding to previous discussions most of which took place in the company's private forum, and criticizing my view of BA (which, by the way, is wrong).
There's no point in going on, there's NO argument here and there has never been the need to start one, as you're happy where you are, wearing what you wear, representing the company you love so much. I am TRULY happy for you. And I am doing the same, I am happy in my company, happy to wear what I wear and very proud to represent the national airline. We should celebrate!!
Apaddyinuk....you made me laugh, that's exactly how I'd feel if I had to wear my national airline's uniform at the moment!
I shall see you at LHR in a couple of weeks...SEP time again....Look out for me, I will be the one from LGW wearing the famous "lesbian trousers"!!!
(to all the "uniform sensitive" people in this forum, I'm only joking, ok!)
Love
FBW
There's no point in going on, there's NO argument here and there has never been the need to start one, as you're happy where you are, wearing what you wear, representing the company you love so much. I am TRULY happy for you. And I am doing the same, I am happy in my company, happy to wear what I wear and very proud to represent the national airline. We should celebrate!!
Apaddyinuk....you made me laugh, that's exactly how I'd feel if I had to wear my national airline's uniform at the moment!
I shall see you at LHR in a couple of weeks...SEP time again....Look out for me, I will be the one from LGW wearing the famous "lesbian trousers"!!!
(to all the "uniform sensitive" people in this forum, I'm only joking, ok!)
Love
FBW
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Oooops!! I thought you were at LHR, I beg your pardon!
Well then I shall spot you at Jubilee, I seem to be living there lately in fact they even reserve a bed/couch in the quiet room for me and lesbian trousers work very well also for sleeping during stand-by's etc.
The only thing is, though, the other day I did the demo and couldn't understand why pax were laughing, I am usually a clown but not that day. Then realised my fly was open. Oh well, call it in-flight entertainment!!!!
Next time you're at Jubilee we should meet for a coffee (on me, I am the one who wears the trousers!
)
Love
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Well then I shall spot you at Jubilee, I seem to be living there lately
in fact they even reserve a bed/couch in the quiet room for me and lesbian trousers work very well also for sleeping during stand-by's etc. The only thing is, though, the other day I did the demo and couldn't understand why pax were laughing, I am usually a clown but not that day. Then realised my fly was open. Oh well, call it in-flight entertainment!!!!
Next time you're at Jubilee we should meet for a coffee (on me, I am the one who wears the trousers!
)Love
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Gulf Air/ Gulf Traveller, c/c uniforms are hard to beat. Skirts and slax, look good and really smart. EK, could definately do better. Sand coloured uniforms with light blue shirts for the guys, is diabolical. The female uniforms are better, but not much. Not one c/c member, I have talked to is happy with the kit they have to wear.The sky is blue. The uniform, or most of it should be too!!!!
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Maybe that's the idea boyond EK uniform: light blue shirt (like the sky) and sand trousers (like the beach, or the desert). It doesn't look bad inside the aircraft, since they even have paintings of dunes etc on the walls! But I agree with you, they could at least update it a bit!!
Britannia (thomson) have chosen the same colours....smart uniform but really the two don't go that well together (I think).
Britannia (thomson) have chosen the same colours....smart uniform but really the two don't go that well together (I think).
I found a website with various pictures of cabin crew uniforms. It can be found by clickinghere
My vote goes to Virgin Blue. Do male FA's get a red jumper too? I've never seen one... I know they have a black overcoat instead of the red ones the girls wear...
My vote goes to Virgin Blue. Do male FA's get a red jumper too? I've never seen one... I know they have a black overcoat instead of the red ones the girls wear...
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Yep - all the Males that wear the Virgin Blue Uniform - get the ugly red jumper - its not exactly a sought after fashion item amongst the boys!
Tech Crews get the Leather Bomber Style jacket.
Male Cabin Crew - The Black Overcoat and the Cream Jacket
Male Guest Services - Cream Jacket and Red 'Huskie' Jacket
Female Cabin Crew - Red Double Breasted Overcoat and Cream Trench Coat
Female Guest Services - Red Single Breasted Overcoat and Red 'Huskie' Jacket.
Pit Crew - Male and Female - get the Navy Huskie Jacket.
Cheers
Tech Crews get the Leather Bomber Style jacket.
Male Cabin Crew - The Black Overcoat and the Cream Jacket
Male Guest Services - Cream Jacket and Red 'Huskie' Jacket
Female Cabin Crew - Red Double Breasted Overcoat and Cream Trench Coat
Female Guest Services - Red Single Breasted Overcoat and Red 'Huskie' Jacket.
Pit Crew - Male and Female - get the Navy Huskie Jacket.
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We just switched to our new uniform on the 5th of April. I was not convinced at first, but now I am very, very happy about it (except about the shoes...but then we are allowed our own as long as they look similar). The materials are good (they don't crease!), and there are enough styles to choose from, so everybody's happy. Here are some of the styles, too bad there is not my fav (navy trousers and blue long sleeve t-shirt and bandanna)
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Flyblue,
tres stylish!!
I am assuming these uniforms are French, it is a very French look, anyway.
I was not sure about the red bow but it does make it stand out.
The pic of the gentleman... very nice Do you know if these are real crew or did they use models??
I like the long tunic & pants combination, looks nice and comfy.
The last two - wow!! the lady looks like a lot of guys' idea of a woman pilot - hehe, do the ladies in your company (err... pilots that is!) really wear skirts, or is it actually a chef de cabine/Purser uniform????
Very nice, thanks for sharing!
tres stylish!!
I am assuming these uniforms are French, it is a very French look, anyway.
I was not sure about the red bow but it does make it stand out.
The pic of the gentleman... very nice
Do you know if these are real crew or did they use models??I like the long tunic & pants combination, looks nice and comfy.
The last two - wow!! the lady looks like a lot of guys' idea of a woman pilot - hehe, do the ladies in your company (err... pilots that is!) really wear skirts, or is it actually a chef de cabine/Purser uniform????
Very nice, thanks for sharing!
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SkySista, thanks
it is French indeed, I forgot to mention it is a Christian Lacroix creation. I was not sure about the red bow too at first, but I can assure you it looks nice on the girls (not on me though, I didn't order the dress ). Some of the people used for the pics are crew, but don't know if they all are: we are 15.000 so I don't know all of them!! The pants are the ones I prefer too, but I am not using the tunic for the moment (too hot!).
Lady pilots are quite happy now, because they have 2 kind of pants and jackets and one skirt they can choose from. However, those who pick the skirt are a minority. Almost all of them use the pants: I would too if I had to be seated for long hours, plus that gives them more freedom about the choice of shoes that they can wear.
Something I am very happy about is a little bag we can attach to the leather belt when we wear the pants, which is very useful for pen, lipstick, safety papers, etc.
it is French indeed, I forgot to mention it is a Christian Lacroix creation. I was not sure about the red bow too at first, but I can assure you it looks nice on the girls (not on me though, I didn't order the dress
). Some of the people used for the pics are crew, but don't know if they all are: we are 15.000 so I don't know all of them!! The pants are the ones I prefer too, but I am not using the tunic for the moment (too hot!).Lady pilots are quite happy now, because they have 2 kind of pants and jackets and one skirt they can choose from. However, those who pick the skirt are a minority. Almost all of them use the pants: I would too if I had to be seated for long hours, plus that gives them more freedom about the choice of shoes that they can wear.
Something I am very happy about is a little bag we can attach to the leather belt when we wear the pants, which is very useful for pen, lipstick, safety papers, etc.
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Flyblue that is a really nice uniform!!
I have to admit though that with all different styles and colours I find it difficult to call it "uniform"....is there a reason for all the various colours? are they specific for job/grade?
I always look in amazement when I see AA crews transiting in JH, they wear all different "uniforms", trousers/dress/skirt, blue/white shirt, different shoe styles (including ankle-high/marine-style boots and sandals...!!) jackets/cardigans on/off, blue/light tights etc.
But this one I have to say is very nice indeed, the trousers version being the one i like the most. I am sure you all look stunning
FBW
I have to admit though that with all different styles and colours I find it difficult to call it "uniform"....is there a reason for all the various colours? are they specific for job/grade?
I always look in amazement when I see AA crews transiting in JH, they wear all different "uniforms", trousers/dress/skirt, blue/white shirt, different shoe styles (including ankle-high/marine-style boots and sandals...!!) jackets/cardigans on/off, blue/light tights etc.
But this one I have to say is very nice indeed, the trousers version being the one i like the most. I am sure you all look stunning
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Just flew American last week and Air Canada. 
Both have work to do on their uniforms.. The all to familiar "Dress" with no color, plain shirts with no color and the variations in uniforms. Have to say though excellent service on American, (International) not so good Air Canada. Have had great service with AC before..It happens
Still have to say, I hate my Qantas uniform but at least I have some color... a "rust" colored tie (fancy for red
) The rest is black, the bags are black..very drab, hot to wear, crap quality, goes all shiny and falls apart and is boring...Oh and still waiting for my wings..nearly 2 years we have all been waiting now.. 
Give me the Harry Who any day. May have reached its used by date for style, but at least it was colorful
And..after that rant I am still proud to work for them, nearly 11 years now
Both have work to do on their uniforms.. The all to familiar "Dress" with no color, plain shirts with no color and the variations in uniforms. Have to say though excellent service on American, (International) not so good Air Canada. Have had great service with AC before..It happens
Still have to say, I hate my Qantas uniform but at least I have some color... a "rust" colored tie (fancy for red
) The rest is black, the bags are black..very drab, hot to wear, crap quality, goes all shiny and falls apart and is boring...Oh and still waiting for my wings..nearly 2 years we have all been waiting now.. Give me the Harry Who any day. May have reached its used by date for style, but at least it was colorful
And..after that rant I am still proud to work for them, nearly 11 years now