Islamabad: A red-faced Pakistan International Airlines (drank) was forced to issue a clarification on Friday after the state-owned carrier received much criticism for its quirky dress code for its cabin crew, instructing them to wear undergarments under uniforms. .
On Thursday, the PIA told its crew that wearing undergarments under uniforms is a must, saying a lack of proper attire would leave a “bad impression” and “paint a negative image” of the airline.
Not surprisingly, the decree was widely criticized from several quarters, calling it “unfair”.
As reported by Geo News, the national carrier immediately withdrew the bulletin, due to the response it received.
Barely 24 hours later, the airline, in an attempt to downplay the incident, came out with a carefully worded explanation.
“Despite the fact that the spirit behind the advice was to ensure a proper dress code, however, the standard bulletin inadvertently came across with inappropriate selection of words,” the chief human resources officer of the PIA said in a written explanation.
He said, “I personally feel sorry and am absolutely convinced that the words could have been more civilized and appropriate than the published words in this context which, unfortunately, are being trolled and twisted towards defamation of the company.” ,” They said.
In the previous notification, PIA General Manager Flight Services Amir BasiroIn an internal instruction memo, it said: “It has been observed with great concern that some cabin crew dress casually while traveling intercity, staying in hotels and during various types of travel.”
“Such dressing leaves a bad impression on the audience and presents a negative image of not only the individual but also the organisation.”
Bashir asked the cabin crew to “dress properly” in formal plain clothes over “appropriate undergarments”.
PIA is the largest airline in Pakistan and operates a fleet of 30 aircraft.
The airline operates approximately 100 flights daily, serving 18 domestic destinations and 25 international destinations. Asiaeurope, Middle East And North America,
On Thursday, the PIA told its crew that wearing undergarments under uniforms is a must, saying a lack of proper attire would leave a “bad impression” and “paint a negative image” of the airline.
Not surprisingly, the decree was widely criticized from several quarters, calling it “unfair”.
As reported by Geo News, the national carrier immediately withdrew the bulletin, due to the response it received.
Barely 24 hours later, the airline, in an attempt to downplay the incident, came out with a carefully worded explanation.
“Despite the fact that the spirit behind the advice was to ensure a proper dress code, however, the standard bulletin inadvertently came across with inappropriate selection of words,” the chief human resources officer of the PIA said in a written explanation.
He said, “I personally feel sorry and am absolutely convinced that the words could have been more civilized and appropriate than the published words in this context which, unfortunately, are being trolled and twisted towards defamation of the company.” ,” They said.
In the previous notification, PIA General Manager Flight Services Amir BasiroIn an internal instruction memo, it said: “It has been observed with great concern that some cabin crew dress casually while traveling intercity, staying in hotels and during various types of travel.”
“Such dressing leaves a bad impression on the audience and presents a negative image of not only the individual but also the organisation.”
Bashir asked the cabin crew to “dress properly” in formal plain clothes over “appropriate undergarments”.
PIA is the largest airline in Pakistan and operates a fleet of 30 aircraft.
The airline operates approximately 100 flights daily, serving 18 domestic destinations and 25 international destinations. Asiaeurope, Middle East And North America,