consider, so it needs to simplify inventory management. Simple
uniform styles such as skirts are the easiest to manage; shirts, on
the other hand, have complex collar and shoulder length
requirements. In the fourth quarter of 2023, the company conducted
an anonymous survey of 600 female cabin crew, and the result
showed that 40% wanted to keep the skirt uniforms while 20%
wanted to wear pants.
Starlux Airlines: The corporate union had not yet been established
at the time our uniform was designed, so we were unable to seek
opinions. Several cabin crew members had a look at the uniforms
before a final decision was made by our chair.
Tigerair Taiwan: We allow both male and female cabin crew to
wear pants in accordance with the uniform policy of Tigerair
Singapore. Pants are gender-neutral, easier to move around in, and
aesthetically appealing.
Most companies expressed an inability to provide female cabin crew
with the option of wearing pants in the short term, but stated they will give
employees the option to do so and design the next set of uniforms with
consideration given to employee perspectives, government regulations, the
company’s professional image, public opinion, and practicality.
Airline A: Uniforms represent a company’s image and its respect
for passengers. Changing the uniform design is extremely
important for airlines. Uniforms should have an overall design, and
replacing a part of the uniform with pants is not advisable. Changes
to uniforms must be aligned with the company’s business strategy.
Uniforms are worn for about 10 years or longer.
Airline B: Beginning in July 2023, female ground staff (tarmac
workers) were given the option of wearing skirts or pants. This
however only applies to service or maintenance personnel, the
nature of whose work differs from that of cabin crew. If the group
decides to loosen its dress code policy, it will be implemented in
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