Delta pushes strict underwear regulations for flight attendants in eyebrow-raising memo

A US airline has raised eyebrows with a memo to staff concering how cabin crew present themselves.

This is how you dress for success at popular US airline, Delta.

Delta Airlines is reminding potential flight attendants that they need to be wearing underwear during their shift.

The airline recently released a two-page memo for “appearance requirements” for future hires outlining strict guidelines for how one should look during the interview process, training and throughout their career.

Delta outlines stipulations for grooming, hair, what jewellery is acceptable and clothing — and includes a specific rule regarding underwear.

Delta’s memo on what to wear and how to present.

Delta have strict uniform rules for cabin crew

According to the memo, potential hires and current flight attendants must wear “proper undergarments,” but they “must not be visible.”

This is a new change to appearance requirements meant to make the guidelines “more specific,” a Delta spokesperson told the Daily Mail.

“In the interest of transparency and clarity for all prospective candidates we are encouraging people to ‘dress for success’ and give a great first impression as they aspire to join the flight attendant ranks,” the spokesperson said.

The document lists a range of specific guidelines aside from the need for underwear.

“Delta Flight Attendants spend the most time with our customers and are the face of our airline,” the document says. “The customer service experience begins the moment a Flight Attendant puts on their uniform.”

The memo reveals what uniform requirements there are for cabin crew.

In the subsection for hair, it states attendants must have “natural-looking” hair colour with “no stark highlights or unnatural shades.” If their hair is longer than the shoulder, it must be “pulled completely back and secured away from the eyes,” and if it still extends past the middle of the back, it needs to be pinned up.

When it comes to grooming, “personal cleanliness and hygiene must always be maintained.” Eyelashes “should appear natural” and “all nails must be the same colour.”

“No neon colors, multi-colour, adornments, glitter, hand-painted designs or airbrushed nails permitted,” the memo explains. Additionally, tattoos must be covered, but “bandages are not suitable for coverage of tattoos at any time.”

Only a single nose piercing is permitted, and gold, silver, white pearl or clear diamond/diamond-like studs are the only ones allowed. No other body piercings can be visible. Only two earrings per ear are allowed — but no hoops. Earrings must not be larger than the size of a dime.

Delta have strict uniform rules for cabin crew

Delta says that clothing “must be professional and fit properly” — “dresses and skirts should be at or below knee length.” Athletic shoes are not allowed, and shoes worn must be closed-toe flats, heels or slingback. For those who wear the male uniform, a tie is required with button-collared dress shirts.

They also said that during the interview day, profanity, chewing gum and the use of phones or earbuds are not permitted.

“We will work with you to accommodate a specific manner of dress or physical appearance in

keeping with religious beliefs or practices unless it causes a safety hazard or other undue burden on the company,” the memo clarifies.

This article originally appeared on the New York Post and has been republished with permission