9/26/08 - The company has
discovered that some of the flight attendants who began leave in
September had uniform deductions taken from their paycheck. This is
inconsistent with the commitments the company made, and payroll is
working on correcting the errors now (the amounts deducted will be
forwarded to the flight attendants).
Flight Attendant Support Station Now Open
The store offers items for sale that a working flight attendant may
need including toiletries, uniforms items, and even an iron and
ironing board for use!
Please see any Inflight Supervisor for assistance.
The
new Men's serving apron, sweater vest, wool coat, and luggage locks are now available for
purchase from our uniform vendor HPI Direct. Visit the
HPI Direct
Uniform Store online to order your new items today!
If any male flight attendants are
having issue with the collar of the new, wrinkle free shirts; please
forward your name and contact information to Kevin Smith of the
Uniform Committee. Kevin will be gathering your information and
forwarding it on to the company, as they are looking into issues
arising from these new shirts.
The Uniform Department has
remodeled the fitting areas and waiting area. There is now a
computer available to check your balance and to order uniform items.
Basic Uniform for New Hires. For
reimbursement, you will need to submit a receipt along with an
alteration slip. Both must be submitted. If you are seeking
reimbursement through electronic submission, you need to read the
directions carefully and follow them as stated. This is why many of
you are not receiving reimbursement. New Hires- for further
questions on this, please contact your AFA Uniform Committee Chair
Kevin Smith.
Uniform Compliance. The Company has
stated that Uniform Compliance is not being adhered to. Most
complaints received are those of hair being down or in your face,
dresses and skirts too short, heels being too high or shoes
completely out of compliance. Remember that to wear ‘special’ shoes,
that (1) you need a doctor’s note and (2) you need to wear pants.
Also, ‘glow wheels’ on luggage are not acceptable. Please be sure to
adhere to uniform compliance because discipline may be the next step
the Company takes against you as a repeat offender.
“Inflight Update Issue #06-18 stated uniform coats may not be worn
in the airport or on the aircraft. This statement is incorrect.
Winter accessories (specifically earmuffs, gloves, hats or scarves)
may not be worn in the airport or on the aircraft (FAM, U-14).
However, "the raincoat may be worn over all uniform combination
while in view of the customers." (FAM, U-19)
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Kevin Smith
Chair
Email
Kevin
Uniform Fittings
M-F
0800-1700
AirTran Uniform Department
866-858-9849
ext.3
Email the AirTran Uniform
Department
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