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UTair flight attendant interview. New uniform of Rossiya Airlines

The work of a flight attendant has always been surrounded by an aura of romance and mystery. Boys and girls dreamed of becoming flight attendants or air hostesses, because the opportunity to travel is the dream of any child. And in the dreams of a grown-up child, this is also an opportunity to travel for free.

Many girls, dreaming of becoming flight attendants, see this as an opportunity to get married successfully, boys - just to see the world. But these dreams do not always coincide with reality, because The work is difficult both physically and mentally and is not always compatible with the understanding of normal family life. But, nevertheless, the dreams of many come true - they get this job and do not regret it. So how to become a flight attendant, and what is the salary of a flight attendant in Russia and in other countries?

Average salaries of flight attendants on aircraft

The salary of flight attendants is much higher.

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Average all-Russian salaries of flight attendants

Benefits for flight attendants

Receiving a percentage of the price of goods sold on the plane.
The vacation lasts 42 days (up to 70 days on some airlines).
All employees and their relatives have a discount on flights with the company.
A flight attendant/steward has the right to a free flight to any region of the world once a year.
Responsible employees receive additional bonuses.
Pregnant flight attendants are not fired, but transferred to ground staff. After maternity leave and returning to work, they are given a “refreshing course” so that they can remember all the nuances of work.

Positive aspects of being a flight attendant/steward

Negative aspects of the profession of a flight attendant/steward

Long business trips.
Physical activity (you have to stand a lot, pressure changes, time zone changes, walking in heels).
The need to combat air sickness is a consequence of turbulence.
The mood should always be good, even if you come across a “difficult” passenger.
Serious airlines do not hire people without experience.
Problems may arise in family life.
The birth of a child may be at risk.
than ships sink or trains derail, but in any case a person swims better than he flies.

How much do flight attendants earn?

Salaries in different countries

If we compare the salaries of Russian flight attendants/stewards and foreign ones, the difference is visible to the naked eye (Table 3).

Table 3

Air hostess salary in different countries

How much do flight attendants earn in different countries?

Salary in different airlines

To understand how the salary of a flight attendant/steward is determined, let’s give an example of the requirements for working in business aviation:

Education	higher, specialized secondary, knowledge of language (English), correct speech.
Employment	combination, shift work
Previous work experience	service sector, flight attendant in business classes
Required compulsory training (2 weeks)	educational program “Luxury and VIP service in business aviation” with a certificate
Responsibilities	luxury level service on charter flights, VIP service, ordering meals, aircraft equipment and order in the cabin, 2 weeks work - 2 weeks off.
Salary	2-4 thousand euros per month, daily allowance – 5-7 thousand rubles. in a day
Special conditions	concluding an agreement with a foreign company, flying around the world

The average salary of a flight attendant depends not so much on the country, but on the airline and its popularity in the world (Table 4).

Table 4

Airline	Salary of a flight attendant/steward (per month)
S7 (Siberia, Russia)"	25-70 thousand rubles.
Utair (UTair, Russia)	from 30 thousand rubles.
Ural Airlines ( Ural Airlines, Russia)	70 thousand rubles.
Emirates (Emirates, United Arab Emirates)	160-180 thousand rubles
Azur air (Russia, Azur air)	70 thousand rubles.
Air Astana (Kazakhstan, Eir Astana)	120 thousand rubles.
Qatar Airways (Qatar)	2300-2500 dollars.
Pobeda (“Pobeda”, Russia)	60 thousand rubles.
UIA (Ukraine International Airlines)	15 thousand hryvnia
Lufthansa (Germany)	2-7 thousand euros

Where do future flight attendants study?

Airlines are announcing a competition for flight attendant positions.
After passing the interview, the applicant is sent to a medical examination.
In case of successful selection, a referral is issued to courses paid for by the company, which last from two to three months.
A stipend is paid during your studies.
If the exams are successfully passed, 30 hours of work with an instructor begin. After this, a preliminary permit is issued, and later a permit to work independently. A flight attendant/steward receives an entry level of experience – 3rd class.
Training can be carried out independently and at personal expense. The job search also happens independently.

The profession of flight attendants is still considered romantic, however, in reality it is hard work with physical and psychological stress. Despite this, the vacancy of a flight attendant remains one of the most competitive among applicants. So, how much do flight attendants earn in different airlines and how great are the risks of such a profession?

Of course, if you compare the salaries of Russian flight attendants and those who work in foreign airlines, the difference will be impressive. The highest salaries for flight attendants are in the following countries:

Australia;
England.

Salaries in airlines in these countries range from $3,500 to $4,000. However, such amounts are not the upper ceiling for the employee. Some flight attendants can earn more than $10,000. In many ways, such large salary amounts are determined by several factors:

work on private flights;
work in elite airlines.

Of course, along with a higher salary, more skills and craftsmanship are required from a flight attendant. Beginners shouldn’t even count on such work; this is the job of professionals with impeccable recommendations.

According to world statistics, the highest salaries are paid to employees of Southwest Airlines and US Airways.

As for Russia, flight attendants working on foreign flights earn much more than those who fly only domestic routes. The requirements for flight attendants on international airlines are often much higher and include not only impeccable professional skills and good knowledge of the English language, but also certain external characteristics. The flight attendant must have an attractive appearance, have no visible flaws and wear clothes no larger than size 46.

Before moving on to more detailed figures, you first need to find out the criteria that make up the salary of a flight attendant. The size of the salary, regardless of the airline, primarily depends on:

airline rating;
domestic or international flights;
number of flights;
work experience in the profession;
education (linguistic, pedagogical or psychological will be an advantage);
knowledge of foreign languages at a conversational level;
class of service.

It affects monthly earnings and the level of board; business class flights are always more expensive, unlike economic ones. However, serious airlines do not accept newcomers without work experience, even with an impeccable education, on prestigious flights; business class passengers are served by top-level flight attendants.

Salaries are affected not only by the level of the airline, but also by the region of residence. In Moscow and St. Petersburg, salaries, even within the same airline, are usually higher than in other Russian cities.

So, what is the average salary of flight attendants in Russian airlines? Beginning flight attendants have 3rd class and trainee status, their salary is small and amounts to about 15-20 thousand rubles. Over time, when the skill in the profession and the number of flights increase, the salary will be 50-50 thousand. 1st class conductors can receive up to 100 thousand rubles per month. Statistically the highest wage amounted to 120,000 rubles. And this is not counting various allowances and bonuses for the quality of work. In some airlines, flight attendants, in addition to their basic salary, receive a percentage of on-board sales (from 3 to 5%).

In addition to high salaries, flight attendants may have various benefits:

increased vacation time (up to 42 days);
discounts up to 90% on employee flights as a passenger on airline aircraft;
free flight to any country in the world once a year;
salary supplement for the provision of additional services;
discounts on hotel accommodation in countries where planes fly on business flights, etc.

Of course, various bonuses depend only on how the employee performs his duties. The more hours spent in flight, the more allowances and bonuses you can count on.

This company has the highest salaries for staff compared to other carriers. Even the minimum salary for a newbie here is higher than the salary of an experienced flight attendant at other airlines.

When applying for a job at Aeroflot, you can expect a salary of 40,000 rubles, while personnel officers indicate this amount as the minimum for newcomers. Over time, when a flight attendant flies a sufficient number of hours to improve her qualifications, her salary will also increase - up to $1,800 per month.

Watch the video of one day at work as an Aeroflot flight attendant:

The earnings of flight attendants flying S7 flights depend on the standard requirements for the profession - level of education, length of service, class of service, etc. However, the salary of S7 flight attendants is lower and on average varies from 25 to 70 thousand rubles, depending on length of service.

The requirements for employees are practically no different from those imposed by other companies. However, flight attendants can work at UTair without a university degree, the minimum threshold is 11 classes high school or similar education.

Employee training is carried out at the expense of the airline. The salary of flight attendants at UTair is lower than at Aeroflot and S7. On average, a flight attendant can expect a salary of 30,000 rubles.

Flight attendants in Pobeda earn slightly less compared to Aeroflot, on average about 50 thousand rubles. The airline offers training in the profession of flight attendant with the issuance of relevant documents based on the results of the study. When applying for a flight attendant position at Pobeda, it is worth considering that the company hires girls from 165 cm, which is determined by the model of the aircraft on which the flights are made.

As in any other country in the world, the salary of flight attendants in Kazakhstan depends on the rating status of the airline, class of transportation, region, etc. The requirements for future employees are standard:

age up to 35 years;
height from 160 cm;
pretty appearance;
knowledge of languages, including Kazakh;
stress resistance.

The average monthly salary for a flight attendant ranges from $800 to $1,600. The most rated airlines in Kazakhstan, where you can count on the highest salaries, are Air Astana and Euro-Asia Air.

No matter how tempting the salaries and prospects may be, before you decide to come for an interview with an airline, you should consider the advantages and disadvantages of your chosen profession. The obvious advantages of working as a flight attendant include:

spectacular appearance;
flexible work schedule;
high salary;
long vacation (in some companies up to 70 days);
the opportunity to visit different cities and countries for free;
benefits and bonuses;
receiving additional income from sales and tips.

As for the downsides, the main disadvantage of working as a flight attendant is the high physical load. The point is not only that the profession requires constant work on your feet, the constant change of time zones and overload during the flight also do not have a positive effect on your health.

Diseases associated with blood vessels and the heart are considered “occupational” among flight attendants.

Flight attendants retire early, at 45 years old. Whether this is considered a plus or a minus is up to everyone to determine for themselves. However, if you want to find new job after years spent on board an airplane, former flight attendants face psychological difficulties. After a flexible schedule and relative freedom, it is difficult to adapt to the requirements of “earthly” vacancies.

A disadvantage for women in working as a flight attendant may be the inability to bear a child. Overload on an airplane leads to miscarriages, so if you plan to have children, you need to cancel flights in advance to prepare your body. Flexible work schedules also make it difficult personal life- few men would agree to live with a woman who is constantly not at home.

Watch the video one day in the life of a flight attendant:

Also watch the video on how to become a flight attendant:

Despite the heavy physical activity and risks, the profession of a flight attendant still attracts young girls and boys; stewards and stewardesses do not consider their profession more dangerous than others. Performing duties at the highest level and the desire to constantly improve in your chosen profession will open the door to high prospects and coveted six-figure salaries.

Representatives of one of the most romantic professions in the world - flight attendants - celebrate their professional holiday on July 12. To coincide with this day, the editors of “KS” decided to publish an article about one of the components of the image of any flight attendant - the uniform. As you know, uniform is the calling card of any airline and an important part of successful promotion in the air market. The KS correspondent asked the carriers directly about how it currently looks for the four largest Russian airlines - Transaero, Aeroflot, S7 Airlines and UTair, and also found out opinions on this matter from stylists and often flying businessmen of Novosibirsk.

I. Transaero Airlines

The uniform of Transaero airline flight attendants was last changed in 2011, the year of the company’s 20th anniversary. Blue, green and pink were replaced by dark blue, white and red colors, pleating, and a polka dot pattern.

The new shape reflects the Art Deco era. It is made in corporate colors and looks different depending on the class of service. Thus, in Economy and Business class you can find flight attendants in dark blue skirts and dresses with red pleating, white blouses and polka dot scarves. However, in Imperial and First class, the uniform is completely different: here passengers are greeted by flight attendants in dark blue elegant dresses with short sleeves and gold accessories.

According to the airline's press service, the Imperial class flight attendant uniform was introduced in 2008 simultaneously with the advent of this service class. It is based on the traditions of the “Golden Age” of the Russian Imperial Court and includes elements of cut and embroidery from court dresses and uniforms of 1913. Unlike the Economy and Business class uniforms, they are sewn in Russia (Economy and Business are sewn in Europe - “KS”), individually for each flight attendant.

By tradition, the 2011 uniform was developed by the Transaero team together with consultants from Europe and received the full approval of its staff: it is not only beautiful, but also comfortable.

The women's set includes a jacket, trousers, skirt, sundress, dress, three types of blouses, two types of belts, cardigan, gloves, scarf, shawl. For the first time, Transaero's women's uniform included a headdress and shoes. Fabric composition: cotton and polyester. In addition, all flight attendants wear a name badge and a logo with small wings called a “bird.” Interesting feature uniforms: by the number of red wedges on the skirt, you can determine where the flight attendant works: one in economy class and two in business class.

The men's signature set consists of a jacket, trousers, long and short sleeve shirts, cardigan, belt, tie, and cap. It is worth noting that the uniform at Transaero is not divided into summer and winter; this is done so that the employee does not depend on internal orders to switch to summer or winter uniform and can choose a comfortable option for himself in any season.

Each flight attendant is issued one set of uniform for two years. The set is designed taking into account the fact that trousers, skirts and sundresses can replace each other.

Stylists' opinion

The form of "Transaero", according to founder and chief specialist of the image agency “TNN Image Group” Natalia Troyan, stylish and creative, divided by class and status. “As for the Economy and Business levels, I really like the approach, namely, maintaining the corporate style in different versions of wardrobe elements. This is very convenient when for a certain person, his body type, you can choose a certain style of dress, skirt, or replace it with trousers. I believe that this is a more progressive and civilized approach than simply putting a uniform on everyone. In Imperial, “gold” on dark blue looks expensive and classy,” notes Ms. Troyan.

A completely different form of the Imperial class appeared personal stylist-shopper Mikhail Gushints: “The shape of the Economy and Business classes really appeals to me - it is modest, discreet, with original solutions in the form of pleated inserts and very the right choice color range. Now let's move on to Imperial. I take it these are award flights? Why did designers have the task of scaring away clients? The darkest color scheme. The photo clearly shows how unhealthy the girl’s face is. It is this reflex that gives dark color to light skin.”

II. Aeroflot Airlines

This year, the uniform of Aeroflot flight attendants was recognized as the most stylish among the staff uniforms of European airlines. These are the results of a study conducted by a global search engine Skyscanner flight tickets. The study was based on materials from a survey of more than 1,200 travelers, who were asked to rate the appearance of the flight attendant uniforms of all leading European airlines using a five-point system. Company employees have been wearing it since 2010.

What is so special about Aeroflot uniforms? According to the airline's press service, it was designed by designers from St. Petersburg - Yulia Bunakova and Evgeny Khokhlov, and the St. Petersburg company BTK Group was engaged in tailoring.

The wardrobe of male employees consists of 23 items, women - of 29. The uniform is divided into summer and winter options: the fair half is dressed in dark blue in winter, in orange-red in summer, or, as it is also called, in the color “red” mandarin". The men's wardrobe - both summer and winter - is made in navy color (dark blue, almost black - “KS”). All accessories on the clothes are gold in color, and the sleeves are decorated with stripes in the shape of the famous “bird”.

The uniform includes suits, raincoats, shirts, white blouses, dresses with three-quarter sleeves and wing collars, jackets, skirts, warm down coats, stoles and men's Alaskan jackets, as well as caps, caps, neckerchiefs, ties with gold embossing , leather shoes and boots. The cost of each set is estimated at approximately 1.5 thousand dollars.

The entire uniform is made in full compliance with labor protection requirements. For example, in women's shoes the heel is no higher than 4.5 centimeters. Uniform dresses are made of antistatic fabric with water- and dirt-repellent properties. The main assortment is jackets, skirts, trousers, men's jackets, coats made of cotton, polyester, wool and elastane.

General Director of Aeroflot Vitaly Savelyev, commenting on the cabin crew uniform concept, said: “It was important to us to make the cabin crew uniform stylish, fashionable and modern. The form should please our passengers and be memorable. In 2010, we took 8th place in the world airline ranking according to Skyscanner, and today we are first in Europe. This shows that we have our priorities right and our form is truly the best.”

Stylists' opinion

“I don’t like the chosen orange color scheme at all,” says Mikhail Gushinets. — Such a bright and aggressive color cannot be taken so seriously large area coverings. However, in my opinion, there are also advantages. It’s good that the neck remained open, without a pile of scarves in the corporate color scheme. In addition, the white color concentrated around the face refreshes it well and draws attention to it. It’s a pity that this effect is completely destroyed by a huge bright splash of orange color.”

Natalya Troyan has the opposite opinion: “Aeroflot’s orange uniform repeats one of the colors of the company’s logo. The color is warm, soft and comfortable, very positive, optimistic and cheerful, at the same time white gloves, white collar, headdress and gold trim show composure, neatness, quality and high level of service. Expensive, high quality, European format,” states Ms. Troyan.

III. S7 Airlines

The bright crimson uniform of the S7 Airlines flight attendants, which the “on-board” employees changed into in December 2012, was not noticed, perhaps, only by those who have not used the services of S7 since that time.

“We aimed to create an image of an attentive, friendly and professional flight attendant. After all, the first impression of a flight is created by the flight attendants who meet passengers in the cabin,” says S7 Group Marketing Director Tatyana Fileva. “When developing the models, we took into account the wishes of the employees themselves - maximum comfort, more brightness and elegance.”

The women's uniform set consists of 12 items - a crimson dress and jacket, decorated with branded buttons, gray trousers and a skirt, a white and gray blouse, as well as a removable collar and cuffs, a leather belt and a headdress with the S7 Airlines logo. The men's set includes a three-piece suit and a shirt. It also includes an apron. The look is completed by a bright detail - a green neck bow for women and a tie for men.

The concept of the form was developed by designers of the Russian company Rusmoda. “We managed to create a classic feminine look. The main accent is a bright and unexpected crimson color. At the same time, it matches perfectly with any skin and hair tone. The polka dot print, accentuated waist, and rounded collars and cuffs add softness to the strict silhouette,” noted designer Alexander Terekhov.

Please note that we discussed the winter version of the uniform, but the summer version is slightly different and will be introduced on all S7 Airlines flights from July 15, 2013. Exclusively for KS readers, the airline spoke about it and provided photographs. The most noticeable detail is that the crimson color will be replaced by bright turquoise. The concept of the form was developed by the same team of designers from the Rusmoda company. The designers retained the classic feminine style in which the winter uniform was made when developing the summer version, but the composition of the fabrics became more “lightweight”.

The main green color of the S7 Airlines brand was preserved in men's ties, and in girls' neck bows, which best suited the summer mood. The female uniform set consists of 14 items. The hats in which flight attendants greet passengers on board remain an integral part of it. They are also made of lightweight material in turquoise color.

Stylists' opinion

As Natalya Troyan noted, the color palette perfectly reflects the company’s corporate style - very recognizable bright green (light green) aircraft with a bright red-crimson logo. “In my opinion, rounded collars, polka dots, a bow tied at the neck, and short sleeves in flight attendant costumes are reminiscent of retro images of the 40s. In general, the soft lines of the suit, headdress, lack of formality (in the form of a formal suit), rounded collars, polka dots, and bright color palette create a more relaxed, informal, homely, light, cheerful and even playful atmosphere,” says the stylist.

Mikhail Gushinets adds that the rich crimson color again occupies too much area, as in Aeroflot: “However, here this effect is compensated by the light green color, which is complementary to the crimson and balances it, and the rounded white collar gives the image femininity.”

IV. UTair Airlines

The current uniform for UTair flight attendants has been in place since 2008. Before that, it was black and consisted of a vest, skirt and jacket. When did the airline begin to actively develop? Passenger Transportation, the question arose about branding and a clearly defined corporate style. Since UTair's logo is blue, it was proposed that the new uniform be of a similar color. No designers were involved. Several sewing enterprises, companies that make workwear and suits, presented their developments.

The company's general director, Andrei Martirosov, looked at about 10 options, and in the end, the one that can be seen on airline flight attendants today was chosen.

Global criteria were applied to the form. Firstly, business style - from the point of view of psychological perception, it inspires confidence, security, and a sense of stability. Like the blue color, which evokes a feeling of moderation and reliability. Secondly, since the flight attendant often raises his hands, closes luggage racks, bends down, distributes food, etc.: the design of the uniform must be functional, meet ergonomic requirements and not interfere with the movements of personnel.

From a safety point of view, the uniform cannot contain any wide skirts, shoulder straps or other redundant elements and details. In case of evacuation from an aircraft, clothing should not cling or interfere.

The uniform for personnel serving VIP passengers has a completely different story. It was developed by Elena Skakun - famous in Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug fashion designer The color scheme of clothing for the VIP squadron is consistent with the interiors of specialized salons aircraft and is made in beige and brown tones.

There is no seasonal division into summer and winter uniforms at UTair; there is only one set: blouses, skirt, jacket, vest. “Probably only trousers can be considered a winter option. When it’s warm, they’re almost not worn,” noted Head of Public Relations Department of UTair Airlines Elena Galanova. — One of the features that distinguishes UTair flight attendants and pilots is leather raincoats and fur hats. This is winter outerwear."

This style became a continuation of the Soviet flight uniform and leather jackets of USSR pilots. This is a certain airline brand, which, today, has no analogues. As they say in the company itself, “thorough, expensive and distinctive.”

“Many people note that “yours” are immediately visible,” Mrs. Galanova laughs. — I really liked the opinion of one person who said: “We were in Germany and UTair pilots walked through the airport in their black leather raincoats and fur hats - it looked very impressive. It immediately attracts attention."
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In terms of fiber composition, according to Elena Galanova, UTair today is at the level of such airlines as Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa. Like these airlines, UTair uses wool blends in the manufacture of clothing: natural threads provide warmth, and synthetics provide increased wear resistance of the fabric.

Conceptually, the airline is not going to change anything in its uniform in the near future. Currently, UTair employs 2,000 flight attendants. There are standards - a suit and vest are worn for 2 years, raincoats - 3 years, leather items and fur hats - 4 years. And regardless of the state of things, new ones are issued in due course. Therefore, UTair annually orders about a thousand sets of clothing for flight attendants. This change of clothes costs the company 37 million rubles every year.

Stylists' opinion

“UTair flight attendants, in my opinion, are dressed rather gloomily. The era of the USSR is felt, the shape is very minimalistic and laconic. It seems to reflect the harsh, cold Russian reality. The girls' suits have straight charcoal cut lines, elongated jackets, which are unlikely to decorate the figure or emphasize the femininity of any girl, but will rather help create some image of a teacher - a straight skirt, a straight suit, a sharp charcoal collar of a white shirt. Or, perhaps, such images will appeal to people of the adult generation, reminding them of the past,” says Natalya Troyan.

Mikhail Gushinets agreed with Natalya’s opinion: “A woman’s suit is dominated by straight, angular lines, starting from the collar, ending with the hem of the jacket and the shape of the skirts. That is, femininity, unfortunately, has been completely killed. The waist is practically absent. As a result, we get a sort of rectangle as a flight attendant.”

DIRECT SPEECH

Director of the company "BC Real Estate" Olesya Bugrova:

— As a passenger, I am most impressed by the uniform of the flight attendants of Aeroflot Airlines - very beautiful clothes, pleasant colors. I would put Transaero in second place; flight attendants and stewards in Economy and Business are dressed in discreet, stylish clothes that give a positive vibe, but Imperial, in my opinion, is somewhat tasteless. Next - S7 Airlines: what can I say? Boldly. I give the last place to UTair airlines - it feels like together with the flight attendants we are returning to the 70s.

Director of the 2BGroup group of companies Andrey Popkov:

— In my opinion, scarlet and gold on Aeroflot flight attendants looks advantageous. Bright, visible from afar, the shade of red, at least in the photo, is very successful.
The S7’s “polka dots” for a formal outfit, in my opinion, are not entirely appropriate; previous suits using light green shades and multi-colored stripes were much more interesting and more memorable. “Transaero”: good, strict, elegant, official, by the way, in fact, a very pleasant shade of blue. But Imperial - what kind of cord for curtains instead of a belt? “UTair” is exactly how the harsh Soviet KGB workers were imagined in American films during the Cold War.

Managing partner of the PR agency InMar Relations Inna Lysenko:

— In my preference rating, S7 Airlines will be in first place. I really like this new uniform, created in partnership with designer Alexander Terekhov. It is bright and, in a sense, even unexpected, reflects fashion trends, but works in harmony with the airline’s corporate style. At the same time, this image conveys
softness, coziness and comfort for passengers, leaving the right first impression, which is so important in the aviation business.

At Transaero, oddly enough, I like the Economy Class uniform more than the image of the Premium Class stewards. The image of Economy's stewards successfully combines classics and modern nuances; this image also conveys femininity and friendliness.

UTair has the most traditional, predictable, strict uniform. You don’t expect a particularly courteous attitude from the stewards in this form.

Aeroflot added color, but a touch of the Soviet past still remained, which can be interpreted in different ways. Some will see this as thoroughness and seriousness, while others will see it as slowness and unwillingness to follow the trends of the time.

But whatever the image, absolutely everyone Russian airlines there is still a lack of truly attentive, courteous service, and the stewards lack basic smiles, which should be a priori. You feel this especially acutely when connecting flights with Western companies.

Rossiya Airlines will change its employees into a new uniform within the next two weeks. It is not very different in concept from the uniform, but then it was only part of the “collection” in the form of a summer flight attendant uniform, so it was decided not to introduce it until now. Now, flight attendants, pilots, and ground services; at the same time, it is divided into male and female, as well as summer and winter. Employees are given the uniform free of charge (in some airlines you need to purchase it at your own expense).

The presentation of uniforms for flight and ground personnel of Rossiya Airlines took place on November 23 at the base and main passenger airport Pulkovo.

The ceremony participants witnessed a real fashion show, which took place against the backdrop of the Rossiya A319 aircraft, which, by the way, received a new interior (about which we have a separate article). Ground service workers, flight attendants and flight attendants of the airline took to the podium, demonstrating to the guests the high style and beauty of the new uniform.

The key components of the new image of the flight and ground staff of Rossiya Airlines are modernity, practicality and elegance. The new uniform is made from fabric selected taking into account the specifics and working conditions aviation personnel. The fabric holds its shape well without restricting movement and creates a feeling of comfort.

The main color of the new uniform is blue, which symbolizes stability, reliability and calm. The accessories are dominated by the leading color of the brand – red. Additionally, metallic color is used. The flight attendant uniform includes 18 items and accessories, the flight attendant uniform consists of 21 items.

A distinctive feature of the ground services uniform is an elegant, but at the same time strict gray color, complementing the basic blue - common with the main color of the flight personnel uniform. The ground service uniform consists of 10 pieces of clothing and accessories; the women's set includes 12 pieces.

The uniform was produced by Technoavia, which attracted leading domestic and foreign contractors to implement this large-scale project. Outerwear and summer shoes are made in Russia. Factories in Italy and Poland were used to produce accessories. Winter shoes made of leather and fur were created in Portugal at the factory of a leading European manufacturer specializing in the production of footwear for aviation.

General Director of Rossiya Airlines JSC Dmitry Saprykin: “By constantly developing for passengers, we are simultaneously changing ourselves. The new uniform of our employees is a reflection of the modern, but also already known and loved by millions of our passengers airline.”

The new flight and ground personnel uniforms are an integral part of the company's rebranding, which began in April 2016. The design of the new livery of the Rossiya airliners was based on an element that looks like an engine blade. It is used to create modules that graphically replicate the image of the turbine. This ornamental image in the form of a unique corporate pattern of “Russia” was continued in women’s scarves and men’s ties in the new uniform of the airline’s employees.

Rossiya Airlines is part of the Aeroflot Group. Rossiya is the second largest airline in the Russian Federation, one of the most beloved and popular brands of St. Petersburg residents, the official carrier of FC Zenit. The airline’s route network in the 2017/2018 winter season consists of almost 100 domestic and international destinations. Air fleet"Russia" includes 15 Boeing 737-800, 31 Airbus A320 family aircraft, 6 Boeing 777 family aircraft and 9 Boeing 747.

The presentation of the new uniform for flight and ground staff of Rossiya Airlines took place in the evening in the hangar of Pulkovo Airport.

The ceremony participants witnessed a real fashion show, which took place against the backdrop of the Rossiya A319 aircraft.
Ground service workers, flight attendants and flight attendants of the airline took to the podium, demonstrating to the guests the high style and beauty of the new uniform.

First, let's remember what the old uniform looked like and what it was like in the 60-70s of the last century.

All these suits have been preserved in a single copy and are in the museum of the St. Petersburg University of Civil Aviation.

Uniform of the airline "Pulkovo" (since 2006 AK "Russia").

Accessories.

Badges of Pulkovo Airlines and Rossiya Airlines.

Buttons.

I photographed this uniform on the flight attendants last week.

Let's start the show!

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The key components of the new image of the flight and ground staff of Rossiya Airlines are modernity, practicality and elegance.
The new uniform is made from fabric selected taking into account the specifics and working conditions of aviation personnel. The fabric holds its shape well without restricting movement and creates a feeling of comfort.

The main color of the new uniform is blue, which symbolizes stability, reliability and calm.

The accessories are dominated by the leading color of the brand - red.

Additionally, metallic color is used.

The flight attendant uniform includes 18 items and accessories, the flight attendant uniform consists of 21 items.

The basis of a pilot's winter kit is an Alaskan jacket. All details of the jacket are made using the brand name: branded buttons and snaps, as well as the fabric on the inside, presented in a pattern with the company logo.
Flight attendant down jackets have several layers of special insulation. The lengths and styles of the men's and women's versions are designed with comfort and practicality in mind.

The hood trim is made of natural raccoon fur and will protect you from the piercing winds on the platforms of snow-covered Siberia and the Far East.

Winter uniform sets also include a knitted scarf and insulated gloves made of genuine leather.
A common detail of the sets is the headdress. This is a modern hat with earflaps, made of natural fur.

Men's earflaps are complemented by a cockade using the 3D embroidery technique using silver thread.

The off-season, especially in our country, can be very different. Therefore, double-breasted raincoats for pilots and flight attendants with a detachable insulated lining are the most convenient option for both warm and cold spring or autumn.

Depending on the weather, the raincoat can serve as either a windproof coat or a lighter wind- and moisture-proof coat.

The KVS cap is decorated with an embroidered cockade and the obligatory noble oaks on the visor.
The flight attendant's cap is also decorated with a cockade and is made in the color of the main uniform.

The basic women's set is presented in three versions: a set with trousers, a skirt and a dress.
The men's set is represented by a three-piece suit.
The costume groups use European-made fabric containing elastane. The fabric holds its shape well, allowing you to move freely, does not restrict movement and creates a feeling of comfort.

Ties and scarves are made in factories in Italy. The design of the accessories is based on elements of the corporate identity - the unique pattern of the Rossiya brand, the airplane line and, of course, the airline logo.

And the unchanging classic is the stylish severity of the pilots' uniform.

The new flight crew uniform includes 17 items and accessories for men and 18 for women.
The complex for PICs was developed taking into account world aviation traditions, but at the same time focusing on modern fashion trends.

For comfortable flights in the summer, several solutions are provided for flight attendant uniforms. We present here options for kits for the warm season and flights on sunny days, tourist destinations, which Rossiya Airlines pleases its passengers with.

The dress is the highlight of a women's set. Red piping around the neck and elegant cuffs on the sleeves are combined with a red women's belt, which has a stylish metal buckle with the airline's logo. Slits on the skirt and dress provide ease of movement and service for passengers on board.

Working summer versions of kits for flight attendants and pilots are in good harmony with each other.
The back of the suit vests is made of specially branded fabric.

White blouses are available in two convenient options: short sleeve for summer and three-quarter sleeve for cold weather.
To serve passengers with in-flight meals and drinks, a comfortable apron made of water-repellent fabric is provided.

The weather outside is gradually bringing us back to earth. This fall, I want to throw on something warm and cozy, even while in the hangar.

For such cases, when working on board in the cold season, the flight and cabin crew uniforms include comfortable knitted wool-blend vests with an embroidered brand name.

Ground services

Welcome to the airport of arrival or departure, where you will be warmly greeted and served by representatives of Rossiya Airlines ground services.
A distinctive feature of the uniform for ground service personnel is an elegant, but at the same time strict gray color, in which accessories and individual clothing items are made.

The ground service staff uniform includes 12 pieces of clothing and accessories for women and 10 for men.

The set includes: a jacquard tie, for girls - a scarf with a gray pattern, gray piping on the dress, gray edge trim on a knitted vest. Another distinctive element is the gray-silver embroidery on the chest in the form of a stylized R sign of Rossiya Airlines.

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The manufacturer of the uniform is the TechnoAvia company, the winner of the competition for the production of uniforms for Rossiya Airlines.

The main men's and women's uniforms, outerwear and summer shoes are made in Russia. Factories in Italy and Poland were involved in the production of accessories.

BEAUTY IS IN THE DETAILS

When developing the overall style of the new uniform, great attention was paid to detail.

Marina Vlasova and Alexandra Kirillina are the creators of the new form (leading specialist of the product quality department of Rossiya AK and deputy head of the quality management department).

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There are new lounges on board.

Soon all boards will be equipped with new seats.

Guests of the gala event included government officials, airline partners, as well as journalists and bloggers.

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And a few more photos.

New uniforms for flight and ground personnel are an integral part of the company's rebranding, which began in April 2016.

The design of the new livery of the Rossiya airliners was based on an element that looks like an engine blade. It is used to create modules that graphically replicate the image of the turbine. This ornamental image in the form of a unique Rossiya corporate pattern was continued in the women's scarves and men's ties of the new airline employee uniform.