"...Tyler says he 'designed the uniform to have timeless elegance that reminds us of the classic age of travel.' 31-year veteran flight attendant Ringness, commented, 'The new uniform can't get here fast enough.' Delta plans to debut the new uniforms on board in May..."
Nice to see some timeless elegance back in the skies!
BTW, I am sorry if this topic was posted in the last couple of days. I searched real hard and did not see it.
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DeltaGator From United States of America, joined Sep 2005, 6341 posts, RR: 18 Reply 2, posted (4 years 1 week 6 days 13 hours ago) and read 11272 times:
On my flights over the last few weeks I have seen some of these uniformas out there but nothing completely like the ones in the picture. Some of the crews have been mixed in the black of the new and the blue and gray of the old.
Though the uniforms look fine to me I can't see a stewardess wearing that red dress for a flight. Just doesn't look conducive to working. After seeing the shots from the fashion show where they were introduced I want to know where the dress is that showed off 3/4 of her chest. That could be a hit!
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Aloha73G From United States of America, joined Jul 2003, 2140 posts, RR: 6 Reply 4, posted (4 years 1 week 6 days 13 hours ago) and read 11222 times:
teh red one seems much more 'useable' and 'flattering' on real women than I assumed they would at first. The uniforms are very professional and look amazing. Good job Delta on bringing some style back to flying!!
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DL4EVR From United States of America, joined Jan 2006, 641 posts, RR: 1 Reply 5, posted (4 years 1 week 6 days 13 hours ago) and read 11208 times:
Wow....FA's are starting to look like "stewardesses" again. May seems to be super transformation month for Delta. Uniforms were the reason I was initially turned off to song. The FAs were wearing jeans on my first flight! (though it was only for a promotional thing). Seemed unprofessional.
Alitalia744 From United States of America, joined Mar 2000, 4352 posts, RR: 46 Reply 6, posted (4 years 1 week 6 days 12 hours ago) and read 11208 times:
think they look great, glad to see some class coming back to Delta Air Lines...
onward and upward DL! i'm a huge widget fan - so let's show the world what Delta's made of.
SBN580 From United States of America, joined Mar 2005, 401 posts, RR: 4 Reply 9, posted (4 years 1 week 6 days 12 hours ago) and read 11141 times:
I also like the fact that the whole crew looks more uniform. Delta pilots have always looked so sharp. And whether it's navy or black, they will all have a "Delta," look to them. I would like to see what insignia will be going with these.
What will the wings look like? Will there be a widget insignia pin on the women's red hat? That sort of thing.
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Luv2fly From United States of America, joined May 2003, 11216 posts, RR: 55 Reply 10, posted (4 years 1 week 6 days 12 hours ago) and read 11129 times:
From what I have read, the red dress only goes up to size 10!
Take a look at this blog for a real take on this subject.
Xkorpyoh From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 791 posts, RR: 0 Reply 11, posted (4 years 1 week 6 days 11 hours ago) and read 10941 times:
Those uniforms are fine, but i still like the Song unirforms better. They seem to fit better in any type of F/A and more appropiate and practical to work in the cabin.
ASTROJET707 From United States of America, joined Feb 2004, 299 posts, RR: 7 Reply 12, posted (4 years 1 week 6 days 10 hours ago) and read 10845 times:
The photo feels like the F/A in red is a stripper at a morticians convention in VEGAS!...I am all for a more professional, well groomed appearance. I bet we will still see lots of women in slacks. The dress is very sharp and commanding.
Xkorpyoh From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 791 posts, RR: 0 Reply 13, posted (4 years 1 week 6 days 9 hours ago) and read 10686 times:
i just realized that i saw the new uniform in my last DL flight.
This guy comes in with the grey turtle neck and black pants and i thought he was a passenger. He didnt have a name tag, but when he started serving drinks in first class i realized he was part of the crew and not a well dress/stylish passenger. I was wondering why he was not wearing his uniform and didnt think that was the new uniform. They need to wear the name tags so people know they are crew! (expect for those in RED)
Aeroman62 From United States of America, joined Jan 2004, 158 posts, RR: 0 Reply 14, posted (4 years 1 week 6 days 9 hours ago) and read 10651 times:
One word - UGLY. And I agree with much of the sentiment on the blog, their money at this stage would be better spend on more critical things, such as upgrading their overseas flights to contemporary inflight service levels, etc. This, combined with bonehead decisions like flying once a day with a 50 seat CRJ sardine can from BOS to SAV are not going to save this once proud airline.
Quoting Xkorpyoh (Reply 13): i just realized that i saw the new uniform in my last DL flight.
This is not possible as the uniforms are just arriving at FA homes and are not to be worn until May 1. What you saw was the current male turtleneck and pants. All of the wear testing has been concluded.
Tu154m From United States of America, joined Oct 2001, 635 posts, RR: 8 Reply 16, posted (4 years 1 week 6 days 7 hours ago) and read 10486 times:
There are more things that need fixing at DL than outdated uniforms..........nothing like a new uniform on a grumpy/disgruntled employee. Service at it's finest..........just ask management. Good Goes Around.
PAAClipper707 From United States of America, joined Jan 2006, 48 posts, RR: 0 Reply 17, posted (4 years 1 week 6 days 1 hour ago) and read 10168 times:
I Love the new uniforms, however wasting money on new uniforms after only six years of the old uniform is irresponsible. This is just one example of waste and poor planning I've seen over the years and is why I am Laid off!
LTBEWR From United States of America, joined Jan 2004, 9542 posts, RR: 7 Reply 18, posted (4 years 1 week 5 days 23 hours ago) and read 9848 times:
Your losing BILLIONS of $$$, so you think that 'duh, maybe changing the uniforms will pull us out of the hole'. What is management thinking?
They really need to look at DL and deal with thier high costs without straving their employees. They should look at their route network and ditch consistant money loser routes. They need to rearrange some other routes to max their income and to limit conflicts with competition.
I would also add that I bet these uniforms are probably made in China or some other 3rd world country with near-slave labor. They may look nice, but the red in them may represent the blood of those whom made them, and also the massive pay and benefit cuts some of the f/a's have had to face for years.
NonRevKing From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 19, posted (4 years 1 week 5 days 22 hours ago) and read 9532 times:
Quoting Aeroman62 (Reply 14): One word - UGLY. And I agree with much of the sentiment on the blog, their money at this stage would be better spend on more critical things, such as upgrading their overseas flights to contemporary inflight service levels, etc. This, combined with bonehead decisions like flying once a day with a 50 seat CRJ sardine can from BOS to SAV are not going to save this once proud airline.
When you have an image make over, you change everything. This is just one thing. In addition, if they can make money off a BOS-SAV flight, why not? Do you know anything about route management? Do you know that there's not enough people that fly BOS-ATL/CVG-SAV in a day to warrent this?
Quoting PAAClipper707 (Reply 17): I Love the new uniforms, however wasting money on new uniforms after only six years of the old uniform is irresponsible. This is just one example of waste and poor planning I've seen over the years and is why I am Laid off!
Thank you,
-Delta Airlines flight attendant.
What money was wasted? This is just like the argument of why airlines in financial trouble come out with a new paint scheme. It doesn't really cost anything as they would all have to be replaced anyway.
Quoting LTBEWR (Reply 18): Your losing BILLIONS of $$$, so you think that 'duh, maybe changing the uniforms will pull us out of the hole'. What is management thinking?
Um, no. You act as if you think this was their solution to all the problems. You think wrong.
Quoting LTBEWR (Reply 18): They should look at their route network and ditch consistant money loser routes.
Where have you been?
Quoting LTBEWR (Reply 18): They need to rearrange some other routes to max their income and to limit conflicts with competition.
Done and done. Next...
Quoting LTBEWR (Reply 18): They may look nice, but the red in them may represent the blood of those whom made them, and also the massive pay and benefit cuts some of the f/a's have had to face for years.
Oh for the love of God, stop being so over-dramatic.
Etops1 From Puerto Rico, joined Nov 2005, 483 posts, RR: 1 Reply 20, posted (4 years 1 week 5 days 21 hours ago) and read 9322 times:
ok . money is being spent on these new uniforms. delta is in no position to spend money on richard tyler uniforms. granted i work for US and we are in the process of getting new uniforms but we have a commitee who is keenly looking at costs for the new uniform. it's going to an all business casual look . ( like no ties for guys on domestic) also, they might be introducing a tommy bahama like shirt for flts to the carribean and hawaii. but still the company is being very frugal on the new uniform to try to cut on costs. the colors will be a dark blue with an accent of red.
DeltaGuy From United States of America, joined Sep 2001, 4178 posts, RR: 29 Reply 21, posted (4 years 1 week 5 days 19 hours ago) and read 8730 times:
Quoting SBN580 (Reply 9): Delta pilots have always looked so sharp. And whether it's navy or black, they will all have a "Delta," look to them. I would like to see what insignia will be going with these.
What will the wings look like?
The pilot's uniforms will remain the same...same double breasted coat. It's one of the best, most professional looking uniform out there. Better than JetBlue's awful blue shirts.
As for that red dress, can't wait to see some old-bag flight attendant come hobbling down the aisle in that.
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Evan767 From United States of America, joined Aug 2005, 2904 posts, RR: 2 Reply 24, posted (4 years 1 week 5 days 19 hours ago) and read 8656 times:
Quoting Aeroman62 (Reply 14): One word - UGLY. And I agree with much of the sentiment on the blog, their money at this stage would be better spend on more critical things, such as upgrading their overseas flights to contemporary inflight service levels, etc. This, combined with bonehead decisions like flying once a day with a 50 seat CRJ sardine can from BOS to SAV are not going to save this once proud airline.
Uhh.... Correct me if I am wrong, but I am almost positive that Delta employees purchase their own uniforms with their own money. Delta doesn't just hand them out free uniforms....
The proper term is "on final" not "on finals" bud...
25 JetBluefan1: Actually, I like JetBlue's pilots' uniforms - they seem to match pretty well with the flight attendants and ground crew. But then again, I still thin
26 Panamair: What are you talking about? Most DL FAs can't wait for the new uniform to debut so they can ditch their current prison matron greys. If nothing else,
27 Luv2fly: They have an allowance to purchase the uniform pieces, I believe it is $400.00 per FA!
28 DATAMINER: Delta has 3 Billion in cash, just as much as most other carriers size for size. They've cut costs so much to date that they will record a lower non-fu
29 TwoLz2Rn: I think they look VERY classy and are a great addition to an already outstanding airline
30 Fanoftristars: Personally I think the uniforms look great, and will improve their image. I'm a loyal Delta customer and I have to say that DL is doing a great job im
31 TwoLz2Rn: Does DL have different uniforms for thier flights to Hawaii? I think other airlines do...
32 DAL767400ER: I actually like those new uniforms. Much better than the current prison ward ones. Although the last one on the right looks a bit out of place compare
33 Xkorpyoh: so..are they still going to implement these ones shown last year or are these only concepts? http://www.olympusfashionweek.com/fa...ers/richard_tyler_
34 PIA777: Looks like something from some 70's european airline. PIA777
35 TwoLz2Rn: my favorite one was the black business suit skirt with looking one with the red trim below the jacket...classic and modern...fantastic. I also like th
36 Ludavid777: These UGLY uniforms leave much to be desired and make their "Old Betties" look tired and worn out. Yeah I do like the uniforms as long as you let the
37 SkyHigh777: I was in Sao Paulo a few weeks ago and saw the Delta FA's getting ready to board their flight to Atlanta. All I can say is that they could not have be
38 Mariner: That is a fairly amazing claim. Do you have some facts to support it? cheers mariner
39 DeltaGuy: I read it dude...doesn't mean that a size 8 won't still have a large bag of wrinkles stuffed into it. First time I saw a Jetblue pilot, I thought he
40 Alitalia744: Mariner, You'll get your proof early February when Delta releases their 2005 Q4 and year-end earnings. Their CASM (excluding fuel costs) is now lower
41 DATAMINER: Well one could look at WN's non-fuel unit costs released last week, 6.57 cents versus Delta's 6.85 cents released for the third Quarter 04. Delta's or
42 Mariner: Um - I hesitate to say anything because you'll just say that I "hate" Delta, but I read different figures - in the last reported quarter, Delta's (ex
43 DATAMINER: AAI also has achieved a lower CASM than Southwest. But also, I was referring to mainline CASM, not consolidated CASM which includes the regional jet o
44 Mariner: You are correct - their ex-fuel CASM was 6.29 in that same quarter. I forgot them, my bad. cheers mariner
45 Londonlady71: wow that dark toruser suit looks fab, I dream of united getting a trendy new look or even a trendy old look! I really feel dowdy in my uniform on the
46 WAH64D: They have got to be kidding! While American fashion tastes are different to British ones, the guy on the right looks like the doorman from a dodgy nig
47 Travatl: I think they look GREAT. Very jealous..... Especially since the last few years they've looked like "express oil change" workers... Nice work. Hope we
48 Johnboy: As much as I like the new uniforms.... I'd much prefer to see the guy on the far right out of his uniform, thank you very much.
49 Orion737: You and me both, go on lad, unbutton that mac! Seriously though, why are Delta wasting money on designing and manufacturing new uniforms, this must co
50 Alitalia744: It isn't costing Delta anymore than it would to re-issue the old uniform. The original design fee, of which is minimal compared to operations was pai
51 UA2162: Couldn't agree more. Just thought I'd add my .02
52 CRFLY: Oh My God... Those uniforms are HORRENDOUS!!! I agree with most of you guys, DL needs to cut those costs that makes it an inefficient and ineffective
53 Orion737: They look like 'gangsters' in that photo. Gangsters and gangsters moll in red. Scary!
54 TwoLz2Rn: Those would also look good for NW since red is it's primary color! Maybe it's a hin to the future...
55 Alitalia744: Delta Air Lines will remain a stand-alone, independent operating carrier for the future.
56 Markabcan: What's with the gangster jacket? Also, wouldn't those turtle necks get pretty hot in the summer, especially in Atlanta?? Unfortunately I think the bes
58 Orion737: Guess Delta FAs will have to invest in some heavy duty deodarant if they are to be dressed in them big overcoats. Have Delta moved their main base to
59 LH417AF025: the uniform looks like a ripoff of the new BA and AF uni's. the dress lookes almost identical (minus the material it is made out of) to the AF dresses
60 Apodino: personally, I liked the old uniforms myself. But I have said it before and will say it again, I don't think these uniforms are conductive to crews bei
61 NonRevKing: Do you really think they'll be wearing those in warm weather, or working in flight?...Really? They were designed with the FA's comfort in mind during
62 Positiverate: When they wear the unifrom properly. That double-breasted jacket only looks good when it is properly buttoned. I can't tell you how many times I have
64 TwoLz2Rn: maybe DL is going with a "when you look good, you feel good" motto for thier employees...
65 Luv2fly: Double-breasted should always be buttoned when you are not seated, other wise it looks horrible to say the very least.
66 FriendlySkies: What is this, the 1950s? If Delta wants to bring back the golden days of commercial air travel, perhaps they should start with their service...
67 NonRevKing: When the public is ready to pay those fares, you bet! B
68 TwoLz2Rn: totally agree, not everything can be like the "Golden Age" of aviation. At least DL is making an attempt to make thier F/A's feel good about what the
69 SongStar: Can't believe I'm back....but the misinformation is killing me....so here goes... F/As are given 400.00 each for these uniforms....the pieces are not
70 Mariner: Oh, yes. Generally speaking people made much more venomous posts about United's stint in bankruptcy than they have about Delta. For the most part, mo
71 Orion737: Style consultants? Fit clinics? Do all US airlines employ such things? if so no wonder they are in financial difficulty. As long as cabin crew are cle
72 Lufthansa: No but they should! What all of you guys don't get is this has a subconcious effect on the customer about what kind of experience they're getting. Fo
73 OttoPylit: I agree. DL pilots need to be informed, a double breasted jacket only looks good if it is buttoned and hat on straight and correctly. If your jacket
74 Deltaamtrak058: I like that design and color scheme....good step on DL's part to bring that nostalgia back to the aviation industry. -F L Y D E L T A J E T S Deltaamt
75 Alitalia744: Welcome back SongStar... How's everything going over at Song and employee feeling about moving back to mother? Hope everything's goin good.
76 SongStar: Thanks....for the most part....we realize what's going on...and most are dealing with everything in their own way.... I hold hope for the transition a
77 Tsaord: I honestly don't like the new uniforms. Just to bland to me. Its better than then current ones. If DL F/A's love them and feel confident in them when
78 777: ...you are right: the current ones seem to be a prisoner suit....!!! ...but the new ones are not much better... ...Oh guys I'm still drying my tears
79 Positiverate: Well said. You know exactly what I am talking about. Another pet peeve of mine is, since the company has gone back to the "old" widget (and subsequen
80 KJFK31L: I like the coat (on the right of the picture). It may provide some impetus for flights to Alaska or Greenland or the North Pole, along with 2 larger a
81 OttoPylit: Well, Richard Tyler IS Australian. And since Australia became a colony for English prisoners which introduced the white man into the country, in a wa
82 Mariner: No, sir, Australia did not. The colony of New South Wales was founded as a convict settlement. The colony of Victoria was not. As Melbourne high soci
83 OttoPylit: Wouldn't that be the same as saying, "The city New York has lots of criminals, while the city of Newark does not, therefore the United States has no
84 DLPMMM: I can't believe there are 83 posts about DL's new F/A uniform fashions. If I didn't know better, I would think these boards are populated by a bunch o
85 Mariner: Actually, it would be more like saying that a number of states in the US had legal slavery, therefore the US was founded on slavery. No, sir, I am no
86 OttoPylit: Ah yes, thank you. Your analogy is much better than mine. Speaking of which, I am thinking of taking a trip to Australia in the next year or two. Any
87 Jaysit: The uniforms are great. However, uniforms or not, the "timeless elegance of the classic age of travel" is long gone. No amount of couture can blunt th
88 Mariner: Sydney for sure. Some famous Brit once called it "the world's best kept secret." It is glamorously beautiful and should be seen once in a person's li
89 Aloha73G: Delta gives away the snacks for free. Nothing is for sale onboard except alcohol. -Aloha!
90 777: Come on OttoPylit, reasoning in this way the same theory could be applied also for the North and South Americans and for many other countries ... Nea
91 Lufthansa: In that case I think you need to be more specific than "europe" in general. Have you ever been to a pub in Glasgow or Bristol? Masters of Grunge Some
92 777: You are right! I have to be more specific: speaking about style and good taste in wear we have only to competitors... Italy and France!
93 UAL777UK: Jesus the guy on the left in all black....Is he going to a funeral or what...or is he just getting ready for DL to shut down and pay his last respects
94 NonRevKing: Haha! People losing their jobs! Hilarious! B
95 Alitalia744: Wow, that's a great comment, I haven't laughed all day like that. I personally can't get enough of when people talk about thousands of people losing
96 SBN580: Good news! We are up to 94 and now mine makes the ninety-fifth! Seriously. This topic is just as relevant to the industry as a comparison of 757 powe
97 Ckfred: I like the uniforms for the women. They are somewhat a throwback to the age of the Jet Set. On the other hand, the men's uniforms arent' that good loo
98 Rainbird: There are a lot of the male uniform pieces not shown in the pictures posted . In addition there are single breasted jackets, white shirts with red ti
99 OttoPylit: Oh no, never saying that anything happens overnight. But the odd thing is that most people usually keep old namebadges or wings and many have been pu
100 Antoniemey: No, but they sure have a lot of etched-metal gate, ticket counter, and baggage claim counter facings that are going to have to be re-changed. Not to
101 UAL777UK: Get a life you two...did you see the sarcastic face at the end of my comment....jeez!
102 DeltaGator: Any access to either of these for non-DL employees to purchase stuff? Not looking for a pilot's uniform but trinkets and such.
103 Alitalia744: Don't be a dick. It's not about getting a life. It's about the fact that maybe some of us who are close with people who work for Delta don't find you
104 OttoPylit: Many of those things are very simple changes. The jetbridge emblems, those are just aluminum placards, nothing big. And the ticket counter backboards
105 A340600: Hmm, odd, those jackets look like something you wrap up in outside. As usual the men have very boring uniforms, even moreso in this case that gives th
106 SBN580: Bummer. I was thinking about a special trip to the ATL. I have looked at Crew Outfitters. One can also check out the Delta Heritage Museum on-line st
107 Antoniemey: My point was expenses. It's going to cost more to order replacements for those carved and etched facings and back displays tha it would to swap out a
108 Ca2ohHP: I would worry more about paying off existing debt than acquiring more of it myself. They look good though.
110 Positiverate: I would agree, but it isn't like they have hired a whole slew of pilots since they chnaged the widget from the heritage widget to the "new" one. I wo
111 KJFK31L: Please insert "more" into the aforementioned sentence. The coat is nice, but I don't see why that needs to be included as part of the f/a outfits. It
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