Vietnam Airlines and its "journey of memories" recreating the history of flight attendant uniforms.

From May 19th to May 25th, Vietnam Airlines will recreate the flight attendant uniforms from the airline's past on a number of special flights between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hue, Singapore, Incheon (South Korea), and Haneda (Japan).

These special flights take passengers back in time, allowing them to experience a part of Vietnam Airlines ' history, from its early days to its current strong position on the global aviation map.

On special flights, passengers enjoyed a presentation of Vietnam Airlines' flight attendant uniform collection from 1975 to the present day and received special gifts as a token of gratitude for their companionship with the airline over the past 30 years.

In the early 1990s, the traditional ao dai (Vietnamese long dress) was introduced as the official uniform for the first time, marking a significant milestone in shaping the airline's unique cultural identity. At this time, the shirt and midi skirt uniform was used on domestic flights, while the blue ao dai was worn on international flights, demonstrating the national airline's role in bringing Vietnamese culture closer to friends around the world.

Passengers were delighted to receive special gifts and take photos with flight attendants in Vietnam Airlines' old uniforms.

In the early years of Vietnam's civil aviation industry, flight attendant uniforms were simple yet dignified, consisting of a white shirt paired with dark blue trousers. This design reflected the discipline, meticulousness, and elegance characteristic of those pioneers in the skies.

In 1994, the pink ao dai became the sole uniform for female flight attendants of Vietnam Airlines. The uniform design created an elegant look, honoring the beauty of Vietnamese women and Vietnamese culture.

Each uniform is a living symbol of the strong development journey of Vietnam National Airlines.

Launched in 2015, the current uniform, in turquoise and yellow, represents a strategic step in Vietnam Airlines' brand identity – an image that is friendly, elegant, and distinctly Vietnamese. The modernized ao dai design harmoniously combines tradition and modernity, ensuring practicality in the in-flight work environment. This uniform helped Vietnam Airlines rank in the Top 3 for the " World's Most Beautiful Airline Uniforms" award, as judged by Cabin Crew 2024.

Recreating the flight attendant uniforms from different eras gives customers the opportunity to look back at the milestones in Vietnam Airlines' development journey.

Since 1975, the image of female flight attendants on flights has become softer with blue midi skirts and matching ties.

In the early years of Vietnam's civil aviation industry, flight attendant uniforms were simple yet dignified, consisting of a white shirt paired with dark blue trousers. This design reflected the discipline, meticulousness, and elegance characteristic of those pioneers in the skies.

In 2000, the airline's striking red velvet ao dai (traditional Vietnamese dress) with gold trim on the collar made a strong impression on both domestic and international passengers. In 2010, Vietnam Airlines proudly had its red ao dai uniform ranked among the Top 10 most beautiful airline uniforms in the world.

Vietnam Airlines' flight attendant uniforms have evolved through various styles, from formal and minimalist to soft and graceful. Each uniform is a vibrant symbol of the strong development of Vietnam's national airline, embodying the pride, identity, and dedicated service spirit of each generation of flight attendants. With the mission of soaring to new heights alongside the nation, the uniform has become a silent cultural ambassador, connecting tradition with modernity, and linking Vietnam with the world.

Phi Long/VOV.VN

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