Emirates flight attendant uniform rule

Emirates flight attendant uniform rule

An Emirates flight attendant has revealed why cabin crew wear specific pyjamas as part of their uniform.

The Dubai-based airline is known for its eye-catching attire that includes a sleek beige and red suit, cropped jacket, red pill-box hat and scarf — and of course, striking red lipstick.

But, what some passengers may not be aware of is that the airline also has special pyjamas that must be worn by cabin crew — with a specific look.

UK flight attendant of more than four years, Dani, who goes by the handle ‘Daniboy’ on TikTok, explained the reason comes down to safety after many viewers questioned the pyjamas.

“The pyjamas blow my mind, customers aren’t going to see you in your nightwear,” wrote one person.

Dani said during long haul flights cabin crew will change into pyjamas and take their break.

“If an emergency should occur while crew are on their break and they don’t have time to get changed into their normal uniform, they can be easily identified to customers.”

Dani showed off the pjs in the viral clip that has amassed more than 7 million views.

“So they have ‘Crew’ written on the back,” she said, holding up the red long-sleeve shirt.

Fellow flight attendant Tessa Johnston also showed off the pyjamas that include pink-coloured pinstriped pants.

“I know many people have asked why we can’t wear our own and this is because while we’re sleeping, if there is an emergency and we wake up to help, people can easily be able to identify us cabin crew.

“Our pyjamas say it (crew) and they also match our uniform.”

One person commented: “That’s so cool of the company to have a practically versatile uniform range that maintains its iconic brand look.

“I saw these on our flight back to Aus and so cool! The pilots have all grey which was interesting the difference (sic),” a second person added.

In another viral clip that has amassed 13 million views, Dani explained how winter coats have to be worn if the temperature drops to +3C or below as she revealed more about uniform rules.

“Company-issued gloves (however) are optional,” she said

”Watches are compulsory and must be set to Dubai times.”

And it can’t be a smart watch, she said, it must be the airline’s golden Casio watch.

Dani also explained female flight attendants are given two styles of footwear – heels, as well as flats, both in deep red.

“High heels are to be worn to and from the aircraft, and cabin shoes (flats) are to be worn while on board,” she said, adding the iconic red is a big part of the uniform and must match a shade of red within the uniform.

“We do not all wear the same brand lipstick,’’ she added, revealing in a separate clip she wears Huda Beauty Ombre and Maybelline Superstay lipstick.

Dani showed viewers how they clean their red hats, which have a white detachable scarf.

“The scarf is attached to the hat by velcro so that it can be removed for cleaning,” she explained in a TikTok with 24 million views.

“Makeup can make the scarf easily dirty, however dry cleaning is provided by the company.”

Cabin crew must wear the hat during boarding, disembarking and any time they’re in public. “It can be removed, however, when we are eating and drinking.”

Alexandra Cosoff, an Australian flight attendant for the airline, recently told news.com.au cabin crew are not allowed to have visible tattoos, and females’ hair must always be neatly tied back.

“From waking up, to out the door I can do my hair and makeup in 15 minutes,” she said.

As part of their training, they also learn basic Arabic, something Alexandra has been able to benefit from while living in Dubai which she described as an “exciting” city, with plenty to do and see.

“I adapted to Dubai immediately. It’s such an expat-friendly place,” she said.

“It’s really set itself up as a tourist destination from its safaris, beautiful beaches and lots of amazing restaurants and food from all over the world.”

The 33-year-old said the job has allowed her to live a lifestyle she once only dreamt of.

With most things provided and taken care of by the airline, Alexandra has been able to save a lot of her salary which the higher up in ranks you are, the more your package is increased.

For example, for a new joiner, the basic salary a month is 4430 Emirati Dirham (AED) – about $A1800.

But on top of that they get AED 63.75 ($A26) an hour, for 80 to 100 fly hours worked with meal allowances for night stops are credited to the salary in arrears the following month.

On average it’s upwards of $A5000 a month for economy grade, but cabin crew receive more salary and benefits as they progress through the grades.