New Uniform 2018
Feb 24, 2018, 12:12 am
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That's incorrect I'm afraid CIHY. A new uniform is coming in 2019 to mark the centenary of the airline that is now BA - apparently staff will be involved in the design. Announced as part of 2017's EoY results.
I wonder whether it will be coupled with a new livery and corporate design - I'm already envisaging a variation of Iberia and Level called "British" (for nostalgia), mainly white with a red and blue box and the crest on the tail...
I wonder whether it will be coupled with a new livery and corporate design - I'm already envisaging a variation of Iberia and Level called "British" (for nostalgia), mainly white with a red and blue box and the crest on the tail...
Feb 24, 2018, 1:49 am
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Then, the new improved uniform could be rolled out as new crew join or individual pieces need replacing. It would match the approach to CW which may or may not have new bedding or different food or, soon, a new seat. Crew needs a new jacket, issue them the new BA M&S co-branded hoodie - no need to change the trousers until they need replacing.
Seriously though given the speed of CW improvements, I guess it will be a slow rollout.
It'll be interesting to see if they remain on the formal end, or if they will go more informal / 'modern British'!
Mar 15, 2018, 5:34 pm
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The last thing Burberry need is to be associated with a brand like British Airways.
Mar 15, 2018, 7:53 pm
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I had to look up the meaning of the word chav -- interesting photo to represent the meaning 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chav
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chav
Mar 16, 2018, 2:00 am
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REPORTS: British Airways Will Be Getting a New Uniform Next Year to Celebrate its 100th Anniversary
Note they say that some staff have 'suggested' that it could be (Burberry), not that it is definite... , not sure where Degsy328 had the info, maybe another source (which would be interesting if it corroborated the rumour) but I posted the above link in the A350 training flights thread a few days ago.
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Mar 16, 2018, 6:25 am
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One thing that's certain is the roll out will be nothing like as smooth as the last uniform change Cathay had when it was changed at midnight on the designated day and even crews in flight had new uniforms to change into for arrival.
BA will be mix and match for months if not years and while I think the current uniform is very smart I doubt the new one will compete on that score either.
BA will be mix and match for months if not years and while I think the current uniform is very smart I doubt the new one will compete on that score either.