'Drag queen' flight uniforms fail to take off

[Ryan N]

'Drag queen' flight uniforms fail to take off
From: news.com.au
January 10, 2010 4:09PM

AIR New Zealand's new uniforms have come under fire, with one flight attendant saying the candyfloss pink colour scheme makes them look like drag queens.

The national carrier revealed the new uniforms, being introduced next year at the same time as a new fleet of 777-300 aircraft, the Dominion Post reported.

Airline spokesman Ed Sims described the new uniforms, created by New Zealand fashion designer Trelise Cooper, as “contemporary”.

However one flight attendant said it was more like the look used on the airline's annual flight to the Sydney Mardi Gras.

“'The flight attendants look like drag queens off the Air New Zealand 'pink' flight,” the attendant said.

“I haven't worn that colour since I was five.”

The uniform would not suit a range of body shapes and would show up spilt food and drinks, she said.