Jeju Air lets cabin crew ditch high heels

THE NEWS: Jeju Air, Korea’s largest budget airline, announced on Thursday that female flight attendants will now be allowed to wear shoes with lower heels when in uniform, giving them a choice between the previously required high‑heel shoes and lower‑heel options.

DETAILS:

Female flight attendants previously had to wear shoes with five to seven centimetre (1.9 to 2.7 inch) heels while working in uniform outside of planes.
When on board, attendants wore shoes with low, three‑centimetre heels for safety reasons.
The new policy lets attendants choose between high‑heel shoes and lower‑heel options while in uniform.

FAQ

What new uniform shoe policy is Jeju Air implementing for female flight attendants?
Jeju Air announced that female flight attendants will now be allowed to wear shoes with lower heels when in uniform, giving them a choice between the previously required high heels and lower‑heel options. The change was announced on Thursday and is effective immediately.

What were the previous heel height requirements for Jeju Air female flight attendants when working outside the aircraft?
Previously, Jeju Air required female flight attendants to wear shoes with five to seven centimetre (1.9 to 2.7 inch) heels while working in uniform outside the aircraft. This high‑heel rule applied to all ground duties before the new policy was introduced.

What heel height do Jeju Air flight attendants wear while on board the aircraft?
While on board, Jeju Air flight attendants have been required to wear shoes with low, three‑centimetre heels for safety reasons. The new uniform policy now lets them choose between the traditional high‑heel shoes and lower‑heel options when not in the cabin.

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