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To think the new British Airways uniform (announced today) is awful?

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Waterandair · 06/01/2023 16:12

The options are either a jumpsuit all in one or what is basically a suit and skirt. The males are fine with their suit but us the girls have been screwed over. Myself and pretty much every other crew member I know think it’s awful, we’ve been told if we don’t agree to wear it then our contracts will be terminated. Nothing feminine about it. Your fine wearing the suit if your a man but us females will look so manly it’s terrible!

To think the new British Airways uniform (announced today) is awful?
To think the new British Airways uniform (announced today) is awful?
To think the new British Airways uniform (announced today) is awful?
To think the new British Airways uniform (announced today) is awful?
To think the new British Airways uniform (announced today) is awful?
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LuluBlakey1 · 06/01/2023 16:44

The skirt is horrible but the dress and jumpsuit are ok. I wouldn't choose to buy them - they wouldn't suit me.

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Waterandair · 06/01/2023 16:44

Fedupnowhadenough · 06/01/2023 16:33

Horrible and very old fashioned

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dottiedodah · 06/01/2023 16:43

TBH I think the Jumpsuit looks the best (I hadnt thought of the toilet issues though) Surely if enough people are unhappy they may rethink ?.May be worth a try .Red and blue are BA colours ,so I suppose the designer thought they would work?

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Waterandair · 06/01/2023 16:43

Mañanarama · 06/01/2023 16:42

What trousers can you wear?

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If we choose trousers it has to be the men’s trousers.

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Waterandair · 06/01/2023 16:43

schoolworries22 · 06/01/2023 16:20

What would you have preferred if you'd been consulted?

The current uniform.

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PolkadotsAndMoonbeams · 06/01/2023 16:42

The dress looks nice, and I actually like the scarf.

I wouldn't fancy having a skirt with a big red arrow pointing to my groin though.

Sidge · 06/01/2023 16:42

I read on BBC news website that they do have a trousers option.

BA unveils jumpsuits in first uniform revamp for 20 years www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64184902

caravanbuckie · 06/01/2023 16:42

There is a trouser option for women.

Mañanarama · 06/01/2023 16:42

Waterandair · 06/01/2023 16:40

And yea, we can wear trousers but that’s not the issue that we have. And I like I said before, BA only consulted the ‘uniform ambassadors’ despite what the BA press office claim.

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What trousers can you wear?

crosspusscrossstitcher · 06/01/2023 16:42

MistyGreenAndBlue · 06/01/2023 16:38

I'd be getting the sewing machine out and turning that jumpsuit into separates if I wasn't allowed to wear trousers with the suit. That skirt is appalling.

That crossed my mind actually. Order the size up and much longer to give you extra snip/stitch room.

NotRainingToday · 06/01/2023 16:41

I don't think it's too bad. It's a lot better than the Virgin Atlantic uniform.

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Waterandair · 06/01/2023 16:40

BIWI · 06/01/2023 16:28

Female staff can wear trousers, and all staff have been consulted about the uniform changes:

Article from bbc here

And yea, we can wear trousers but that’s not the issue that we have. And I like I said before, BA only consulted the ‘uniform ambassadors’ despite what the BA press office claim.

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crosspusscrossstitcher · 06/01/2023 16:39

Identify as a man, then you get to have proper trousers with really deep pockets. Smile
You could not pay me to wear a stupid jump suit...unless they're expecting you to wear a parachute during the flight too.

You're not wrong @Waterandair they're fugly. I bet they're polyester too.

Mañanarama · 06/01/2023 16:38

The dress is alright, the skirts are awful, and the jumpsuit would look a dog on most people (and no thanks to trailing that around on the toilet floor!) I’d be asking why women can’t have a tailored trouser option?

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Waterandair · 06/01/2023 16:38

The red on the skirt is awful

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Waterandair · 06/01/2023 16:38

SalviaOfficinalis · 06/01/2023 16:29

Definitely not up for the big red triangle emanating from one’s vagina (sorry, vulva).

Jumpsuit will be horribly restrictive if it’s not stretchy material. And half an hour to go to the loo.

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MistyGreenAndBlue · 06/01/2023 16:38

I'd be getting the sewing machine out and turning that jumpsuit into separates if I wasn't allowed to wear trousers with the suit. That skirt is appalling.

RampantIvy · 06/01/2023 16:38

I quite like the dress

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Waterandair · 06/01/2023 16:37

BIWI · 06/01/2023 16:28

Female staff can wear trousers, and all staff have been consulted about the uniform changes:

Article from bbc here

That’s not accurate. BA only consulted the “uniform ambassadors”

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Ilikewinter · 06/01/2023 16:35

I agree with all comments on the jumpsuit. Plus they are very restictive and not forgiving!. I used to wear one but it took ages to find one that fitted, either too long legged, tooshort body, too tight across the chest or hips and bum. I cant see it being the popular choice!

Fedupnowhadenough · 06/01/2023 16:33

Horrible and very old fashioned

Dahlietta · 06/01/2023 16:31

I don't see how the suit option is wildly different from the current offering to wear.

Phos · 06/01/2023 16:31

The dress is ok. A jumpsuit seems rather impractical for going for a wee during a flight.

5128gap · 06/01/2023 16:31

ILoveeCakes · 06/01/2023 16:16

A lot of people are struggling to eat right now, so won't be going on any flight for a while, let alone a BA one. If they were so lucky, I think the last think they would be worried about are the subtle details of their uniforms. They'd probably be happy whatever they were wearing.

She's not wearing it to go on her jollies. It's her work uniform. She's no more lucky to be at work than anyone else with a job just because her work is done on a plane.

MsFogi · 06/01/2023 16:31

When I read it I did wonder about the jumpsuit/hassle of going to the loo situation - I take it they don't have a loo flap at the back?!

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