SINGAPORE AIRLINES INTRODUCES NEW FOOTWEAR FOR CABIN CREW

As part of an on-going review to further enhance safety, Singapore Airlines (SIA) will be introducing new footwear for its female cabin crew in April this year.

The selected design, by Pierre Balmain, is a sling-back with a chrome buckle that is affixed to the strap at the ankle. The front toecap, made of poly-urethane, protects the toes and feet. The new shoe will be worn by our female cabin crew only when the aircraft is taking off and landing. The current sandal worn by the crew will still be used at all other times.

The primary focus during the review process, which began in September 1999, was to recommend practical but attractive designs consistent with the batik motif of the current sarong kebaya worn by our female cabin crew.

Trials were conducted by selected cabin crew in December last year, for about two months, to test the durability and comfort of these shoes.

Many cabin crew were consulted during the planning process, before the introduction of the new footwear which was designed to improve comfort and further enhance safety.