One of India’s oldest carriers, Air India, has flipped the switch with its new pilot and cabin crew uniforms which were unveiled yesterday. The new uniforms are an ode to the airlines’ “rich history and a promise of a bright future”, the carrier said unveiling the uniforms on X, formerly known as Twitter.

The new collection of uniforms has been designed by one of India’s most renowned fashion designers, Manish Malhotra. “These uniforms, envisioned by India’s leading couturierManish Malhotra, features three quintessential Indian colours – red, aubergine and gold, representing the confident, vibrant new India,” Air India said in its post on X.

What do the new Air India uniforms look like?

The new uniforms were designed keeping in close touch with the cabin crew representatives and the airline’s In-flight services team, who also conducted an extensive testing exercise for the new designs.

Introducing our new Pilot & Cabin crew uniforms, an ode to Air India’s rich history and a promise of a bright future.These uniforms, envisioned by India’s leading couturier @ManishMalhotra, features three quintessential Indian colours – red, aubergine and gold, representing the… pic.twitter.com/Pt1YBdJlMN

— Air India (@airindia) December 12, 2023

Air India stated that the uniform for female cabin crew includes a ready-to-wear ombre saree adorned with intricate patterns inspired by Indian heritage architecture (jharokha) and the Vista (new Air India logo icon). This ensemble is complemented by a comfortable blouse and blazer.

The uniform for the cockpit crew includes a timeless black double-breasted suit adorned with a print inspired by the Vista, symbolizing professionalism, enduring style, and the gravity of the aviation profession. Additionally, Malhotra has selected footwear that combines style with comfort, with the female cabin crew donning dual-tone block heels in black and burgundy, while the male cabin crew will wear comfortable black Brogues, as announced by the airline.

Malhotra expressed that the goal was to design uniforms that encapsulate the richness of India’s diverse culture and traditions, blending them with a modern and sophisticated aesthetic. “By integrating essential hues symbolizing India, my aspiration is for these uniforms to instill pride in the crew and create a lasting impression on guests, reflecting the warmth and hospitality that India is renowned for,” stated Malhotra.