Flight Attendants still wary of American's new uniforms

Some American Airlines flight attendants still think the airline hasn't done enough to protect them from a new uniform blamed for causing allergies. American last year introduced a grey, wool uniform for its flight attendants that departed from its traditional navy blue. It quickly led to hundreds of complaints from flight attendants about hives, migraine headaches and other symptoms of allergic reactions. The airline recently offered a replacement uniform made by a different manufacturer. An airline spokesman said that more than 4,600 employees ordered that new uniform in the last week. American and the maker of the uniform in question insist the uniforms have been tested for chemicals or any problems with production. "All the scientific evidence we have available to us tells us these uniforms are safe for wear," the company said. <br/>