After Tatas took over, Air India has come up with a new set of grooming rules for its cabin crew.
It issued an exhaustive list earlier, but a recent document spells out some significant changes in uniform and personal grooming standards.
Since the Tatas took over Air India, there have been a few guidelines issued related to grooming standards of cabin crew as well as new directives for standard operating procedures.
Air India has given a new set of rules over and above the existing ones for its flight attendants.
Furthermore, both male and female flight attendants are expected to cover grey hair in a natural shade.
The rules state that “fashion colors or henna are not permitted.” Black or religious threads on the wrist, neck, and ankle are also forbidden.
For ladies:
Pearl earrings are not allowed. Flight attendants can only wear gold or diamond-shaped earrings without design.
Hairstyles of high-top knots or low buns are not allowed.
Only four black bobby pins can be used.
Strict adherence to eyeshadow, lipstick, nail paint, and hair shade cards is expected, with no room for personal shades.
Only one bangle without design and stones is allowed.
For Men:
The use of hair gel is mandatory.
Those with deep receding hairlines or bald patches must shave their heads and keep a bald look.
Male cabin crew requiring a fully bald look must shave their head daily.
Crew cut is not permitted.
