Why do flight attendants often wear hats as part of their uniform?

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The Museum of Flight to open 'Runway to Runway' exhibit on flight attendant uniforms on April 25

The Museum of Flight will open "Runway to Runway" on April 25, exploring the history of flight attendant uniforms and their connection to aviation, culture, and airline branding.
Newsweek

Goodbye Purple, Hello Red: Delta’s Flight Attendants Get New Uniforms

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Almost a decade after Delta Air Lines debuted is purple uniforms designed by Zac Posen, the company is going back to its ...
Yahoo

Delta's flight attendants just got a major makeover

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Delta has officially announced its brand-new uniform collection for flight attendants, gate agents, and all crew: the “Distinctly ...
Flying

Fashion and Flying at the Museum of Flight

The Museum of Flight is launching "Runway to Runway," an exhibit tracing the history and evolution of flight attendant uniforms. Beyond fashion trends, the exhibit explores the profession's social and ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

American Airlines sets up call center for flight attendants with uniform issues

American Airlines said it has set up a call center for flight attendants who are having allergic reactions to the new uniforms that were unveiled last month. The Fort Worth-based carrier said it had ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Delta unveils new employee uniform collection designed by Lands’ End

Delta Air Lines is unveiling a new line of flight attendant, airport customer service and maintenance employee uniforms, more than six years after its last major uniform collection rollout prompted ...
PBS

Appraisal: Delta & Eastern Flight Attendent Uniforms

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Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Delta unveils new employee uniform collection produced by Lands’ End

Delta Air Lines is unveiling a new line of flight attendant, airport customer service and maintenance employee uniforms, more than six years after its last major uniform collection rollout prompted ...