Set to debut as of April 2020 in time for the Tokyo Olympics, Japan Airlines have decided to unveil their new employee uniforms this week.
The airlines announced that they had reached out to “customers and fans” in early 2019 to get their thoughts and opinions on designs of a new uniform. All the information that was gathered was then sent to a designer, and the finished product was selected by a committee of Japan Airlines employees.
The uniforms were designed to be more stylish and modern, while also offering female employees the option to wear trousers while on the job.
The design concept of the new uniforms were described as:
Based on a refined and stylish design for professionals providing a safe flight experience and the highest levels of service. The key components of the current uniforms were utilized, which added to the improved functionality of the newly branded wear.
The new cabin crew uniforms were described as:
Creative Director, Yasutoshi Ezumi, created the design based on two concepts called Refined Hybrid Beauty and Hybrid Modern Beauty.
By using a hybrid technique combining different materials, the uniform includes the corporate logo ”Tsurumaru” and corporate color ”red” to produce an originally designed and highly functional uniform.
The silhouette of the 3D shaped one piece uniform is representing the curve of a crane and also adopted a balloon shaped sleeve, which is rare in the airline industry. Based on the comments received from customers, the company designed a suitable style that does not affect the daily work involved for the crew. Scarfs and aprons feature different styles between each JAL Group airline and an option to wear trousers will now be available.
Japan Airlines employees will all be wearing the new uniforms starting in the spring of 2020.
