Flight attendants at SkyUp Airlines are saying goodbye to skirt-and-heel uniforms. The Ukrainian airline is launching a new look this fall – with an emphasis on utility and comfort. For female flight attendants, the new uniform will include white Nike sneakers, a loose orange suit and a blue silk scarf. Reuters reported that male flight attendants will also see a uniform change. Instead of vests and dress shoes, they will wear black Nikes, a light suit and a T-shirt. USA TODAY confirmed with SkyUp that the airline’s launch for the new uniforms will be Oct. 22.
Alexandrina Denysenko, a senior flight attendant with seven years of experience, says she sometimes does not get a spare minute to sit down during a flight and dreams of resting her swollen legs after spending hours wearing heels. SkyUp Airlines, the privately-owned Ukrainian carrier that employs Denysenko, decided to put an end to heels and pencil skirts after collecting feedback from flight attendants about their uniform. The new SkyUp uniform for women now includes white Nike sneakers and a loose orange suit with trousers and a silk scarf, both made by Ukrainian brands. White T-shirts will replace blouses.
