AirAsia recently announced the creation of its personal protective equipment (PPE), designed by Los Angeles-based Filipino designer Puey Quiñones, for its frontline cabin crews as the airline prepares to return to the skies.
Designed not only to keep both guests and crew safe but the customized PPEs also ensure comfort for the cabin crew, who need to remain mobile throughout the whole flight.
AirAsia Philippines vice-chair and majority stakeholder Sheila Romero says, “it is a responsibility of each one of us to flatten the curve. I chose to have a PPE material that is approved by the Department of Health to protect our Allstars. At the same time, the PPE is designed to announce that we are proudly AirAsia, and we will rise from this pandemic. I want to boost the morale of our staff when they wear this new uniform.”
AirAsia will require its cabin crew to wear the PPEs in all its domestic and international flights. With a “safety always” policy, all crew members of AirAsia Philippines can now travel while being assured of their health.
“I compared different fabrics that have been approved by the DOH and even had a stress test done. The PPE is comfortable because it is not so thick and heavy yet it serves its purpose. The material gives justice to the design. I like that it’s chic and sporty—similar to what F1 race car drivers wear. This fusion of fashion and safety will define the new standards of flying today,” adds Shiela.
AirAsia assures that the safety and wellbeing of its guests and cabin crews is its top priority. The airline is also strictly complying with advice and regulations from the local government, civil aviation authorities, global and local health agencies, including the World Health Organization.
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