LUS Uniform Compliance
Sep 9, 2018, 10:29 am
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LUS Uniform Compliance
Several months into the new uniforms, it's surprising to still see the US flight attendants frequently bearing the old US Airways flag logo in the terminals and on board. Particular offenders are the blue US flag sweaters in the terminal and the US embroidered aprons during in flight service. Is there anyone enforcing the new uniforms? I can't imagine a DL mainline attendant being allowed to fly with a mix-and-match of their old and new uniform pieces. Or is it an issue that the new collection does not include pieces that can serve as a suitable replacement for these items.
Sep 9, 2018, 11:09 am
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Several months into the new uniforms, it's surprising to still see the US flight attendants frequently bearing the old US Airways flag logo in the terminals and on board. Particular offenders are the blue US flag sweaters in the terminal and the US embroidered aprons during in flight service. Is there anyone enforcing the new uniforms? I can't imagine a DL mainline attendant being allowed to fly with a mix-and-match of their old and new uniform pieces. Or is it an issue that the new collection does not include pieces that can serve as a suitable replacement for these items.
new uniforms will be introduced next year (maybe?) at which time, I expect them to enforce the rules better.
Sep 9, 2018, 4:48 pm
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It's actually been two years and there have been numerous health issues reported with the Twin Hill uniforms.
Sep 9, 2018, 5:43 pm
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They didn't allow it originally but after the uniform issue, they allowed FAs to wear their older uniforms if they wanted.
The new uniforms are through Lands End and Lands End says it is using the same material it has used for hundreds of other employers without a problem but ...any bets on whether there are complaints about the Lands End ones?
The new uniforms are through Lands End and Lands End says it is using the same material it has used for hundreds of other employers without a problem but ...any bets on whether there are complaints about the Lands End ones?
Sep 9, 2018, 6:08 pm
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Sep 9, 2018, 6:20 pm
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If you listen to last weeks episode of "Tell Me Why" they talk more about the new uniforms.
also take a listen to this episode:
also take a listen to this episode:
Sep 9, 2018, 6:52 pm
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theres a lot of things that the USMC (and other branches) do, so that the rest of us dont have to. Theres a reason I thank service members for their service and not every FA I see.
Sep 9, 2018, 6:54 pm
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13 of 35 fabric samples appeared to have excess levels of arsenic and lead, 6 of 35 samples appeared to have excess levels of chromium
And I have no idea what receiving a military uniform from 50 years ago has to do with anything.
Sep 9, 2018, 7:12 pm
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I thought that the LUS switched over much later than LAA. However maybe I was just confused by the fact that I saw the old uniform being worn on recent flights earlier in 2018, and had assumed they hadn't switched yet, when in fact I was just seeing FA's who refused to wear the new ones.
Sep 10, 2018, 6:53 am
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I've seen LUS crew wear parts of their old uniforms. Not a big deal. I'm much more concerned with whether I get a PDB in front, or maybe just a smile in the back, than whether someone's wearing a sweater that says U.S. Airways on it.
Sep 10, 2018, 8:17 am
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I always thought it would be cool to have the legacy logos on the name badges at the bottom. In a small and tasteful way.
Just like the heritage liveries, would be a way FAs could rep their roots, if they wanted to. Sort of like the SPG badges with what the person likes or is interested in etc.
Just like the heritage liveries, would be a way FAs could rep their roots, if they wanted to. Sort of like the SPG badges with what the person likes or is interested in etc.