First came the new livery with the stylized globe on the plane tails. New comes a new look in uniforms at United Airlines (NYSE: UAL).
Starting June 25, employees will don uniforms that further underscore the reality that United is a new airline sprung from the merger of United Airlines and Continental Airlines. United pilots, however, aren’t expected to get their new outfits until the fourth quarter of this year. Altogether, approximately 60,000 United employees will get the new duds.
The new designs come in various shades of blue, gray and black — a range of colors familiar to passengers of both the merged carriers.
According to a United spokesman, the airline did not seek out a name fashion designer to create the new look. Rather the carrier considered several suppliers, but finally went with the one that made what United employees considered the most comfortable, yet attractive options.
The new accessories for men include ties in light blue and gold, as well as a rep tie that combines blues and gold. The men’s suits are rather basic sack suit styles. For women, the options range from a gray suit to a navy blue pantsuit to a royal blue dress with horizontal and vertical dark stripes and a black belt.
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