Air India (AI)

The new collection of uniforms created for Air India staff skilfully blends India’s rich aesthetic heritage with the style and comfort of the 21st century. The uniforms will be introduced gradually with the arrival of Air India’s first Airbus A350 over the coming months. The women’s uniform design includes ready-to-wear ombré saris, with patterns inspired by Indian architecture, offering unique flexibility to female cabin crew. Shades ranging from aubergine to burgundy are reserved for senior staff, symbolising the balance between authority and sophistication, while younger women will wear bright red-to-purple ombré saris, representing youth and energy. The uniforms for male stewards and female flight attendants are designed for practicality and comfort in flight. This announcement comes after Air India’s massive purchase agreements for 470 Airbus and Boeing aircraft last February, worth 70 billion dollars.