Hats, skirts and jackets: The flight attendant uniform has always been as much about fashion as functionality.
Today on Throwback Thursday, we’re taking a trip down memory lane and looking at the evolution of the sexy flight attendant uniform.
Ready for some vintage glam?
(Also, check out Hawaiian Airlines’ uniforms through the ages!)
1974 Qantas.
These guys have places to go and people to meet. (In case you’re interested in meeting a flight attendant, here are ten ways.)
c. 1960s American Airlines.
I really want to work for that airline…
c. 1960s Air West.
Just try to get past me. I double dare you.
1965 Braniff Airlines.
We think someone dropped a little something in this designer’s drink.
c. 1970 Alaska Airlines’ “Golden Samovar” Uniforms.
Because it does get quite chilly 30,000 feet up in the air.
c. 1970s Hughes Airwest.
The flight attendant on the right moonlights as a superhero.
1969 Olympic Airlines.
No, I’m not from the future. What makes you say that? …
Check out some of our other flight attendant stories, such as flight attendant selfies and the weirdest flight attendant requests EVER!
