Airlines rewriting the rules on uniforms from bikinis onboard to skirts for all

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In the UK we’re used to seeing flight attendants walking through the airport in their perfectly arranged uniforms, whether that's the BA staff in blue and red, or the Emirates crew in those stylish ensembles.

There are plenty of rules about how cabin crew must wear their uniforms, with Love Island’s Lucinda Strafford detailing how she had her skirt measured as a flight attendant, and an Emirates worker has even explained how they must wear their scarves.

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But, in recent years, some airlines have changed their uniforms to make them more modern, comfortable or even sexy.

We take a look at some of the world's most eye-catching airline uniforms below…

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic has ditched its traditional uniform requirements to allow staff to express their gender identity.

That means that no matter their sex, the cabin crew are welcome to choose to wear skirts or trousers as they please.

All workers and customers will also be allowed to wear badges announcing their pronouns and passengers can add gender neutral markers to their tickets.

Crew, pilots and ground teams can wear uniforms designed by Dame Vivienne Westwood which "best represents them – no matter their gender, gender identity, or gender expression", the company announced last month.

They still retain their stylish red or burgundy look, but with a little more freedom for the staff.

The airline also allows crew to show their tattoos while working in a first for the industry.

Bonza

A budget airline operating in Australia scrapped fancy uniforms in favour of a more casual approach.

Bonza revealed its new flight attendant uniform saying that it “reflects current trends”.

Rather than the traditional shirts, skirts and trousers air hosts and hostesses will be able to wear shorts, trousers, T-shirts and trainers.

The smart-casual look waves goodbye to the classic trappings of cabin crew which often include blazers, cravats and scarves.

Bonza’s uniform will come in a colour scheme of black, white and lilac with the lower case “b” logo emblazoned on each item.

VietJet

In 2016, VietJet made the decision to allow staff to choose their traditional uniform or a red and yellow bikini.

Many of the crew members opted for the cheeky look.

However, the airline was slapped with a fine over a mid-flight bikini dance on-board a flight to resort town Nha Trang in south Vietnam.

As a result, VietJet’s deputy director for commercial affairs, Jay L Lingeswara, offered further clarification.

He told journalists in Jakarta that VietJet flights only featured bikini-clad attendants on specific occasions.

Usually, the crew wear a combination of red shirts, khaki brown shorts, hats and red flat shoes.

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