New Employee Uniforms Coming.....2011
Sep 25, 2009, 7:44 pm
#16
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From an internal memo. "committed to a complete uniform replacement program for 2011 that will enable a higher level of pride to better reflect your professionalism and the airline we are becoming."
What would you, our best customers, like to see? And, let's keep this clean...lol.
What would you, our best customers, like to see? And, let's keep this clean...lol.
Sep 25, 2009, 9:34 pm
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Personally, I am glad I live in an area of the country and work for a company where dress code means to most "wear something that's comfortable", so I can relate to the desire to wear something comfortable.
Sep 25, 2009, 9:59 pm
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I expect the 2011 UA uniform will either say "Continental" or "US Airways".
Sep 25, 2009, 10:45 pm
#19
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Not to split hairs, but the currnent DL uniform was actually designed by Richard Tyler...Kate Spade designed the "Song" uniforms.
http://www.dexigner.com/fashion/news-g3875.html
http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-106533365.html
http://www.dexigner.com/fashion/news-g3875.html
http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-106533365.html
Sep 25, 2009, 10:54 pm
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Sep 26, 2009, 3:47 am
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Maybe UA can actually follow KE's example by hiring a famous fashion designer to design the uniform. After all, whether we like it or not, the uniform represents the company.
http://www.fashionwindows.com/beauty..._ferre/KAL.asp
http://www.fashionwindows.com/beauty..._ferre/KAL.asp
Sep 26, 2009, 5:18 am
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I would like the whole atmosphere to be brighter. So if I had to vote, I would say maybe light blues/grays instead of the dark colors.
The way planes are packed these days, any attempt to make the interior brighter and more spacious feeling goes a really long way to making the flight better.
The way planes are packed these days, any attempt to make the interior brighter and more spacious feeling goes a really long way to making the flight better.
Sep 26, 2009, 5:21 am
#23
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From an internal memo. "committed to a complete uniform replacement program for 2011 that will enable a higher level of pride to better reflect your professionalism and the airline we are becoming."
What would you, our best customers, like to see? And, let's keep this clean...lol.
What would you, our best customers, like to see? And, let's keep this clean...lol.
Sep 26, 2009, 5:42 am
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If it were truly up to the customer, we would all be a size 2.
Sep 26, 2009, 6:18 am
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Ok, gross. Is there no policy around this?
Sep 26, 2009, 7:13 am
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It's hardly akin to revealing proprietary information. I believe the OP realized that posting a snippet from the memo could cause no harm, and provides an interesting discussion.
Sep 26, 2009, 7:53 am
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I would like the whole atmosphere to be brighter. So if I had to vote, I would say maybe light blues/grays instead of the dark colors.
The way planes are packed these days, any attempt to make the interior brighter and more spacious feeling goes a really long way to making the flight better.
The way planes are packed these days, any attempt to make the interior brighter and more spacious feeling goes a really long way to making the flight better.
Sep 26, 2009, 8:20 am
#28
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It might be a good idea to make it as much like the CO uniform as possible, thereby cutting down on likely future costs.
Sep 26, 2009, 9:57 am
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From an internal memo. "committed to a complete uniform replacement program for 2011 that will enable a higher level of pride to better reflect your professionalism and the airline we are becoming."
What would you, our best customers, like to see? And, let's keep this clean...lol.
What would you, our best customers, like to see? And, let's keep this clean...lol.
. but seriously, i would think that there should be several choices for the f/a's do choose from not "here is the the new uni" and maybe even a focus group/fashion show of f/a's and "some of us" (yes, all modeling the clothes not just f/a's [and no, i don't have the legs for a dress ]) as it could be a good p/r event and not all dresses or pants as some look good in dresses while some look good in pants. also, if f/a's have to pay for their uni's (or even part of it with the rest subsidized) i think that ua corporate should spring for the new wardrobe costs 100%. as to style, perhaps something with a retro look?on flights to/from hi, i think it would be a very nice touch ^ but it should be optional for the f/a
Sep 26, 2009, 11:10 am
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I think these need to be designer oriented and put some fun back into flying. The 60's uniforms are a real a gem. We don't need to view cabin crew as business people - they are not.
ENOUGH OF NAVY BLUE PLEASE!!!!
Last edited by SQPPS; Sep 26, 2009 at 9:27 pm Reason: edited to post comments about navy blue ;)