Asiana flight attendants have long been recognized for their polished, stylish appearance, and the airline is continuing to update its onboard wardrobe options.
Starting this month, Asiana is offering trousers as an option for female cabin crew uniforms, ending a 25-year policy that required skirts. The change affects approximately 3,400 female flight attendants and follows a decision from South Korea’s national human rights commission that deemed the skirts-only rule discriminatory.
Asiana’s dress code has been strict, detailing expectations for makeup, earring length, hair accessories and other aspects of personal presentation. Recent adjustments to those regulations have included reversing a ban on wearing glasses while on duty earlier this year.
The introduction of trousers provides crew members with greater choice and comfort while maintaining the airline’s professional image. By modernizing uniform options, Asiana aims to balance tradition and style with practical concerns and respect for employees’ rights and preferences.
As the airline implements the new uniform option, training and uniform fittings will help ensure a consistent look across cabin crews. The move may also influence broader industry discussions about gendered dress codes and workplace equality for flight attendants worldwide.