Qantas scraps heels, make-up restrictions for staff in uniform update

The Qantas Group has become the latest airline organisation to modernise the uniform regulations for Qantas and Jetstar employees so that anyone can choose whether to wear flat shoes, jewellery, make-up, and long hair. Respective uniforms for cabin crew, pilots and airport employees have not changed, but the designated “male” and “female” uniform determinations have been scrapped, and some grooming requirements made more inclusive in response to staff feedback. Qantas came under fire last year when the Australian Services Union called on CE Alan Joyce to allow female staff to ditch the requirement to wear make-up, heels and hosiery. “Fashions change, and so have our style guidelines over the years,” a Qantas representative said. “We’re proud of our diversity and as well as bringing our guidelines up to date, these changes will make wearing our uniform more comfortable and practical for all of our people, including those with a wide range of body types and those from diverse cultural backgrounds.” It’s the first significant update to the carrier’s uniform since it was introduced in 2013. Employees will still be required to wear specific uniform pieces together, conceal tattoos and wear hosiery with a dress or skirt.<br/>