The hairstyle of flight attendants and flight attendants is a matter that is taken very seriously.
Air France was recently convicted of discrimination by banning one of its flight attendants from wearing an Afro braid, a hairstyle that is also authorized for flight attendants.
On Air India (which belongs to the giant Tata), gray hair and receding hair are now prohibited. The country’s national airline has indeed updated its manual for its flight crews.
Stipulates the obligation to dye black the gray hair that would protrude from the cap of the hostesses. Instructions that contrast with the current trend sought by many companies that are committed to inclusion and equality.
No jewelry, blonde hair, sunglasses.
Therefore, it can be read (according to the Indian press): “no gray hair is allowed. Gray hair must be dyed regularly in a natural shade. Fashion colors and henna are not allowed.”
It should also be noted that Air India also prohibits blonde hair and high buns for flight attendants, as well as pearl embellishments. As for piercing jewelry (a ritual practice in India), it can only be round, made of gold and/or diamonds, without any pattern or decoration.
For men who, like many, suffer from partial baldness, the company invites them to have a “cleaner” appearance, which translates into a daily complete shave of the skull. This implies having a shaving kit on each flight.
The commissaires will also have to pay attention to the jewelry they are wearing as only Sikh wedding bands and bracelets are allowed, which must be fine and not bear any logos or stones. And sunglasses are prohibited even in airports.
The company justifies these drastic choices to “improve service and reputation”, while Tata is looking at all costs to regain the company’s market share.
Talking on social media is not allowed.
And it’s not over. In its manual, Air India recalls that cabin crew are prohibited from giving their opinion about the company on social networks or in any other media, but also from talking about politics or religion.
And when cabin crew are also traveling during their Air India leave, they are required to be dressed in “decent smart casual attire on board the flights.”
“Attire such as ripped jeans, sleeveless tops, crop tops, short pants, short skirts, and skinny slippers are not permitted. If not dressed appropriately, the crew may be invited to change before receiving their boarding pass,” We can read.
Worse still, Tata had already imposed a new policy earlier this year that required cabin crew to undergo weight and body mass index checks before flights. Explanation: Overpacked cabin crew “could be a hazard in an emergency.”
Source: BFM TV
