Uniform Standards Please!

Each and every airline has a certain set of standard for their staff to adhere too whilst in uniform. The image of the airline is paramount to it’s reputation….scruffy crew equals scruffy standards.
Here is a guideline for British Airways cabin crew when it comes to uniform standards – if you feel you would struggle with these then maybe you need to think twice about your career!

• Hair no longer than collar length, clean and clipped back (food handlers)!
• Worn up hairstyles must be neat and tidy with no wispy bits.
• 1 stud ear ring in silver.
• No chipped nail varnish and must be either red or very natural pale shades, no blacks, blues etc.
• Lipstick to match your uniform colours.
• No external badges on clothing or bags (only name badges or luggage labels).
• Tights only in black (free from snags) always carry spares.
• Shoes polished and plain black for male & female, no buckles etc. Ladies shoes no higher than a couple of inches for the heel.
• Uniform bags and suitcases plain black or navy blue and no stickers (wheelie bags to fit in the overhead locker).
• Jackets to be worn fastened at all times.
• Gillets (in flight overalls) to be worn at all times during the service on board.
• Hats to be worn when walking through the airport and in the public eye.
• Uniform jackets to be worn at the same time (as a crew) i.e. all on or all off, if it is hot weather outside.
• Ties and cravats to be worn at all times.
• Shirts clean and well ironed, crisp white.
• Sleeves never to be rolled up.
• Skirts to sit on the knee no higher.
• Trousers not to be altered e.g. narrowed.
• Name badges to be worn at all times with your wings on your jacket lapel.
• No chewing gum EVER.
• No eating in front of public unless a bad delay or discreetly on board.
• Do not use mobile phones whilst walking through the terminal or on board the aircraft.
• No ruck sacks or shopping bags.
• Never use bad language or critic the airline.