EasyJet staff will soon be sporting a smart uniform which includes several wearable technology devices.
To mark its 20th birthday, the airline has teamed up with fashion tech company CuteCircuit to develop the new outfits for its cabin crew and engineers, which will be trialled next year
They will also come with in-built microphones to improve communication between the crew, pilots and passengers.
“Our crew’s primary concern is for the safety of all passengers so it is really exciting to be working on this pioneering new technology which could transform the capability of our uniforms, helping crew to be more easily identified in an emergency as well as helping them to provide great service to passengers,” said Tina Milton, head of cabin crew for EasyJet.
Ground staff will also be equipped with jackets featuring LED lights in the cuffs to help with aircraft movement on the ground.
Their uniform also features highly reflective laser cut decoration to ensure they stay visible out on the tarmac, and also comes with an air quality sensor and barometer features to help engineers monitor their work environment and create a map of air quality in different cities for passengers’ information.
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