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From Jeddah to All Routes: AirAsia Allows Hijab for Cabin Crew
- AirAsia will allow female flight attendants to wear hijabs starting in the first quarter of 2026, during Ramadan.
- This policy change makes AirAsia one of the first airlines in ASEAN to promote inclusivity through uniform options.
- Nearly 40% of AirAsia's female Muslim crew members have shown interest in wearing the hijab.
- Tony Fernandes, AirAsia's CEO, emphasized the importance of listening to crew concerns and respecting diverse beliefs.
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AirAsia will allow all of its female cabin staff to carry the hijab in service from the first quarter of 2026, on the occasion of Ramadan, as part of an evolution of its policy presented as more inclusive. Up to now limited to certain services such as Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), where local regulations impose it, hijab will become an open option throughout the network. The new option provides for an adjusted hijab, matching the iconic red uniform of …
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- 40% of the sources are Center, 40% of the sources lean Right
40% Right
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C 40%
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