The Maharaja’s trousers don’t fit

Air India’s attempt to the dress up the Maharaja’s gloomy image with smarter uniforms has failed to take off. Flight pursers operating the loss-making airline’s international flights continue to don old uniforms because their new trousers are ill-fitting. Sanctioned more than a year ago,
flight pursers are saying that a significant number of the new trousers need alterations. They were supposed to switch to the new uniform — a white shirt and a black trouser — in August 2009. The women crew has switched to their new uniforms — a blue saree and jacket — last year.
Air India spokesperson did not respond to an email asking him the reason behind the delay or if any action has been taken to rectify the error.
The airline has conducted several trial sessions for the male attendants. As per the requirement of the crew, the trousers were sent back to the tailor.
Airlines sources said the investment for a wardrobe change was part of the airline’s strategy to recover losses of more than Rs. 5000 crore termed as the “turn around” by the Prime Minister’s office.
17/09/10 Soubhik Mitra/Hindustan Times

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