An “ Airline First”: British Airways Includes Jumpsuits and Hijab in Its Revamped Uniform as a Step Towards Inclusivity

  British Airways, in a heartening move of inclusiveness, has added hijabs and tunics to their newly revamped set of uniforms. It's been nearly two decades since the Airways brought a change to its staff’s attire. The new uniform, designed by Savile Row fashion designer and tailor Ozwald Boateng will take the place of the present one, which was developed by Julien MacDonald. The female crew has the option of wearing a dress, skirt and trousers, or a modern jumpsuit. In a first, the international airline offers women the choice of a tunic and a hijab. The male cabin crew would, on the other hand, be fitted in a tailored three-piece. In a report in The Indian Express, Boateng states that the design is a “truly original collection”.  “The airwave pattern that features across the entire uniform collection including jackets, t-shirts, buttons and ties was inspired by the movement of air over an aircraft wing. The jacquard fabric across all of the tailored garments features a variation of the airline's iconic speedmarque,” he added. Boateng revealed that it took a lot of time and even more effort to design this legendary collection that will stand the test of time and it was worth the wait.  The new uniform will be worn for the first time by the airline's engineers and ground personnel starting in the spring of 2023. All members of British Airways cabin crew, pilots, and check-in agents will transition to the new uniform in the summer of 2023.