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captaintrigger 15th December 2006 16:32

Which Uk company has Hats?
 
Just wondering which Airlines have Hats at the moment.


I know first Choice do.....any others???

CT

aces low 15th December 2006 16:56

Eastern Airways' pilots wear hats...and we get a bollocking if we are seen in public view without them. Airside there is more latitude, but in terminals etc we are supposed to keep our jackets and hi-viz vests done up and our hats donned. Aim is to make us look smart (which it does)...if a little anachronistic. Our hat design (IMHO) is not the best as it is less broader than military hats, yet slightly taller...more like a 19th century era sea captain's hat. :ugh:

beamer 15th December 2006 17:34

First Choice - in theory yes, in reality....................................a gentleman of course would never wear a hat indoors whilst hats have no place near aeroplanes (FOD); that leaves the car park and the walk between the bus and the terminal front door ! Lady pilots of course are not required to wear hats which of course is sexist.

IRRenewal 15th December 2006 18:23

Excel airways do as well. I handed mine back about a month ago. What a relief!

Nigel_Normal 15th December 2006 19:37

BA but usually Captains and ex-forces only!

Tubbs 15th December 2006 20:06

Titfers
 
Loganair uniform policy stipulates the wearing of hats in and around the terminal, but not airside for FOD reasons. Mine looks ridiculous but does a fine job keeping my baldy heid warm and free from rain.

Blackcap 15th December 2006 21:42

BRAL or is it BACX or is it BACON or is it Flybe or BACF? Did and do - but keeps the bald patch etc warm!

Carnage Matey! 15th December 2006 22:49


Originally Posted by Nigel_Normal (Post 3022261)
BA but usually Captains and ex-forces only!

Neither and I wear the hat. Usually only pedants who want to make an issue out of being rebellious who take offence at wearing it.

mad_bob 15th December 2006 22:53

We get hats at flybe but don`t have to wear them if we choose not to. :ok:

fmgc 15th December 2006 23:27

Used to be my one act of non-conformity then they got rid of hats!!

What a pisser!:{

Meeb 16th December 2006 14:26

Hats
 
I was appalled when I changed companies and never got a hat, how the hell do you stop looking like a drowned rat without one... especially in Scotland?

Glad to see flybe give you the option... :ok:

Daifly 16th December 2006 15:00

What else can pilots now wear at a jaunty angle...?! :ooh:

arem 16th December 2006 16:59

<<BA but usually Captains and ex-forces only!>>

How do you get a F/O to wear his hat - promote him to Captain - as we always used to say.

Was always useful at slip hotels for putting ties, epaulets and all those odds and sods in.

Shagtastic 16th December 2006 20:19

I've got a Policeman's Hat...:oh:

Shags

Mister Geezer 16th December 2006 21:36

Saw a copy of a chap's roster on the inside of their hat!

Aussie 17th December 2006 01:00

The VS lads dont wear hats????????

Aussie

b17heavy 17th December 2006 23:17

yanks hats
 
The Americans are the kings of crap hats, seen better on parking attendants :}

Red 69 20th December 2006 09:37

I've got a shiny helmet :O

Aussie 20th December 2006 11:57

So anyone? Virgin Atlantic, do they wear hats?

Aussie

George Foreman 20th December 2006 13:51

My second airline so far and neither wear hats. Only my gran has ever commented, seeing me head out of the house "don't you have a hat, dear ?"

Anyway, I'd be top heavy...I don't have a sufficiently large chin.

George


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