Flight attendants, customer service agents and many of the more than 64,000 United Airlines employees worldwide have shed their old work outfits for a new wardrobe.
“The new uniforms project a contemporary, sophisticated look that reflects the modern airline we’re building,” said Jeff Foland, United’s executive vice president – marketing, technology and strategy. “With significant feedback from our uniformed co-workers, we’ve designed pieces that are professional, stylish and functional.”
To come up with what United describes as its “more modern, sophisticated wardrobe,” the airline asked its employees to give on-line feedback, serve on uniform review teams, vote for their favourite designs and wear-test a variety of garments.
United’s new flight attendant uniforms are built around a core wardrobe of black trousers, skirts, sweaters, vests and blazers with two rows of silver braid on the sleeves. There are also two styles of dresses, including a blue dress with a black stripe detail.
United pilots will begin wearing newly designed uniforms later this year in traditional midnight blue colour with gold stripes and accents.
Tens of thousands of United Airlines employees worldwide—including flight attendants, customer service agents and ramp workers—have begun wearing newly designed uniforms. This is the first time members of these work groups will wear similarly styled uniforms. Photo: courtesy United.
