Why do 99.99% of AA FAs Dress Like A Mess?
Dec 12, 2009, 5:43 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 397
Why do 99.99% of AA FAs Dress Like A Mess?
Why is it that the FAs on AA are so poorly dressed. Sometimes if it wasn't for the fact that they have ID cards hanging around their neck you wouldn't even know if they were AA employees at all - on the ground and in the air! Not to mention the appalling ties on parade.
Just a tad unprofessional methinks.
Any opinions on this?
PS - don't mean to sound like a nob, I like AA (a lot) but I wish they would up some standards.
Just a tad unprofessional methinks.
Any opinions on this?
PS - don't mean to sound like a nob, I like AA (a lot) but I wish they would up some standards.
Dec 12, 2009, 6:02 pm
#2
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Benicia CA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 75K, AA 3.8MM, UA 1.1MM, enjoying the retired life
Posts: 31,849
I don't think you've supported your assertion that F/A's are poorly dressed just from what you wrote here.
Dec 12, 2009, 6:42 pm
#3
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: San Jose, Costa Rica
Programs: AAdvantage Platinum
Posts: 1,894
What in the world kind of data is there to support such a claim? I think most are well dressed and look nice. 
Dec 12, 2009, 6:48 pm
#4
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Hotlanta.
Programs: I've gone underground!
Posts: 4,603
I was going to make some edgy comment regarding age and weight, but in the spirit of the season id like to say that I find 99.9% of aa's fas completely professional and appropriate.
Dec 12, 2009, 6:48 pm
#5
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: AA Plat, 2MM
Posts: 103
I haven't noticed the FAs being poorly dressed, either. I think most look very nice.
Dec 12, 2009, 7:02 pm
#6
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SJC
Programs: AA EXP, BA Silver, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 33,533
Deleted.
Last edited by brp; Dec 12, 2009 at 7:27 pm
Dec 12, 2009, 8:42 pm
#7
In Memoriam
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Always on vacation
Programs: aa exp - spg gold - Hyatt Diamond - HH Gold
Posts: 6,007
Dec 12, 2009, 9:11 pm
#8
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: MIA
Programs: AA EXP 1.5MM, AC Member, Marriott Platinum, HHonors Diamond, Emerald Club Executive
Posts: 513
At this time of year, a lot of AA FAs wear festive items of apparel, I've seen (amongst others) snowmen aprons, santa cardigans and a wide variety of holiday-themed ties. I happen to think this lends an air of jollity to the cabin and in no way detracts from flight service or safety. I find the vast majority of FAs to be very well turned out given the limitations of designing uniforms to fit a range of body types.
Dec 12, 2009, 9:16 pm
#9
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 664
Why Do Premium Class PAX's Dress Such A Mess?
T-Shirts with the following sayings I've observed in F/C EUR-US this past week:
"I'm not a Dr., But, I'll take a look anyway."
"Dubai Is Getting Way Cooler." ?????
Standards of Apparel.....hum. Double Standards?
"I'm not a Dr., But, I'll take a look anyway."
"Dubai Is Getting Way Cooler." ?????
Standards of Apparel.....hum. Double Standards?
Dec 12, 2009, 10:18 pm
#10
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2002
Location: NYC, USA
Programs: AA EXP 3MM, Lifetime Platinum, Marriott Titanium, HH Gold
Posts: 10,967
At this time of year, a lot of AA FAs wear festive items of apparel, I've seen (amongst others) snowmen aprons, santa cardigans and a wide variety of holiday-themed ties. I happen to think this lends an air of jollity to the cabin and in no way detracts from flight service or safety. I find the vast majority of FAs to be very well turned out given the limitations of designing uniforms to fit a range of body types.
I've seen several AA employees recently decked out in holiday apparel, slightly modifying their standard uniforms - a tie, sweater, etc. It's fine with me....after all, many of them have to work through the holidays to serve us instead of being at home with their families! Whatever can bring them some cheer, they should have.
I also think that AA is very generous in providing so many different uniform combinations/options for female FAs....it seems like there are almost 6 different kinds I've seen! Dresses, skirts, slacks, sweaters, etc.
Dec 13, 2009, 12:22 am
#11
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 397
Look, in my own little world, uniforms make people look professional.
As I have said before, there does not seem to be ant sort of uniform on AA, only a bit of this and a bit of that.
For AA's sake, I feel as though the airline needs to tidy up a bit - in the world's eyes, could do a lot of good for the airline.
As I have said before, there does not seem to be ant sort of uniform on AA, only a bit of this and a bit of that.
For AA's sake, I feel as though the airline needs to tidy up a bit - in the world's eyes, could do a lot of good for the airline.
Dec 13, 2009, 12:42 am
#12
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: lax
Posts: 3,888
Could you be a little more specific on a" bit of this and a bit of that"?
Dec 13, 2009, 1:31 am
#14
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: lax
Posts: 3,888
Not at all. There is a specific uniform, with a few choices. Doesn't make one messy, just because one wears a skirt, while the other wears a dress, and one more wears slacks. Messy would be more along the lines of an FA not wearing the allotted items properly, ie, askew.
I think where you are confusing us, is that you are making some sort of claim, with no supporting evidence. 99.99%? Some are wearing purple sarongs, and others are wearing black turtlenecks?
I think where you are confusing us, is that you are making some sort of claim, with no supporting evidence. 99.99%? Some are wearing purple sarongs, and others are wearing black turtlenecks?
Last edited by skylady; Dec 13, 2009 at 1:43 am Reason: addendum
Dec 13, 2009, 1:36 am
#15
Join Date: Mar 2009
Programs: BAEC Gold; Le Club Accorhotels Plat; Marriott Gold
Posts: 371
and I will do the same: AA FA's are great ^