Why exactly? As in which part of the job of an air hostess actually requires any of that? Other than to resemble eye candies for lecherous men. As a frequent traveler, I would rather have them know about emergency procedures, courteous and polite behaviour, ability to tactically handle difficult passengers, keeping a cool head during emergencies and so on.
yeah so for literally every airline for decades and even now, there are strict stereotypical dress codes and standards for women and no-one points it out, one requirement to shave your irregularly growing hair everyday is a big ethical dilemma?
As to legality, no law prevents any corporate to enforce Dress codes and requirements, given they are not discriminatory on the basis of gender, religion and race
Air hostesses need to look smart, polished and attractive. It applies everywhere. Look at airhostesses from Emirates, or even Indigo: impeccably groomed, smooth skin, slim and fit, not a hair out of place. Air India was an exception all this while because it was sarkari. Not any more.
"Hello 6E" and their ads regularly show leggy air hostesses in skirts.
"itS inDusTrY pRacTicE" so what? The question is not about what is prevalent, but what is right.
As to legality, no law prevents any corporate to enforce Dress codes and requirements, given they are not discriminatory on the basis of gender, religion and race
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