“Requirements on the makeup and heels on the Norwegian”
“the Demands on the makeup and heels are part of everyday life for the staff at the airline Norwegian. “
“Now the company has introduced even tougher rules around the hairstyles, and eyelashes. “
“– While the rest of the society goes forward, the Norwegian stuck in a ”Mad men”universe, “says EN’s kvinnopolitiska representatives Ingrid Hødnebø to PLEASE”
“It is the Norwegian VG as part of the 22-page long document from april 1 this year.”
“The new provisions contain a series of strict requirements and regulations on how the staff on board will look like and what the rules are around the appearance. “
“Among other things, the female employees have makeup and shoes with heels of at least two centimeters, while in contrast, the men are not allowed to use makeup at all, so long as it is not to cover, for example, acne or bruising. “
“do women wear the shoes required a medical certificate needs to be updated every six months, and that they should take with them on each flight. “
“When it comes to makeup wearing women an grundmakeup, followed by a light eye make-up which the company describes as ”natural”. That is to say, the women are allowed to use lösögonfrasar but only if it looks natural. “
“Men may not have the earring.”
“Men, on the other hand no on the false eyelashes. They are not allowed to have long nails, nail Polish, earrings, and hair length are allowed a maximum reach to the shirt collar. “
“Even around hair and nails are the rules strict. Hairstyles like the mohawk and the so-called under-cutting is strictly prohibited. “
“– My immediate reaction was that it’s almost comical that this is a problem formulation in the year 2019. While the rest of the society goes forward so has the Norwegian stuck in a ”Mad men” universe from the 50’s and 60’s, “says Ingrid Hødnebø, kvinnopolitisk representatives of Sosialistisk Venstreparti, PLEASE.”
“She points out that there is protection against discrimination for workers in the aerospace industry, and that the requirement to wear the heels is direct discrimination. “
“– Makeup has nothing to do with the workers ‘occupation or professionalism,” says Ingrid Hødnebø to PLEASE ”
“Shall not be deemed provocative.”
“the Airline themselves defending however, the decision. “
“– Norwegian’s flying crew must follow the company’s uniformsregler. The uniforms are neutral and discreet, and it is true that different demands are placed on men and women when it comes to makeup and hair for example. It is quite common even with other airlines, says Astrid Mannion-Gibson, communications manager of the airline to PLEASE”
“According to her, the demands have not been any problems internally, but the employees think that the Norwegian’s regulations are reasonable, unlike many other international airlines. “
“We are a global airline that transports passengers from all over the world with different cultures and religions on board and then it is important that our flying colleagues behaving in a manner which can be considered offensive or provocative,” concludes Astrid Mannion-Gibson.”
“the SAS also Requires heels”
“VG has been in contact with the airline SAS, which has far looser rules. “
“– We do not require that you must be rouged, but if you are it is the choice of makeup and öronhänge be discreet, ” says Knut Morten Johansen, head of corporate communications at SAS. “
“Even men are allowed to use a ”light makeup”. “
“Morten Johansen goes on to say that SAS uniforms to reflect the scandinavian style, and that employees should be ”in harmony” with their uniforms. “
“in Contrast, the female staff to wear high heels, between two and seven centimeters. “
