History of Uniforms - Ground Staff of JAL

History of Uniforms

1966 -
Here is a look at the history of JAL’s ground staff uniforms, from the year the company was founded to the present day.

1966 - 1969

1st Generation Uniform
1966 - 1969 Open

Wore the same uniform as the 3rd generation uniform.
Designed by Mohei Ito.

1969.6 - 1973.12

2nd Generation Uniform
June, 1969 - December 1973 Open

A clean, neat look in sky-blue and navy-blue. Separate summer and winter uniforms. A cape for cold days.
Designed by Hanae Mori.

1974.1 - 1987.12

3rd Generation Uniform
January 1974 - December 1987 Open

Blouse with crane print pattern. Job types are distinguished by color.
Navy-blue and red for agents working at the counter, and navy-blue and white for general office staff.

1988.1 - 2004.3

4th Generation Uniform
January 1988 - March 2004 Open

Sharp deep-blue color with two-tone cap and tight slit skirt.
Slim-waisted jacket and cardigan. Designed by Junko Shimada.

2004.4 - 2013.5

5th Generation Uniform
April 2004 - May 2013 Open

Concept of design: “Japanese tradition and pride, Aspirations toward the sky”
The jacket was woven with Hishi-mon (diamond pattern), which is used for formal suits, and the scarf, with Seigaiha mon (blue ocean wave pattern), which expressed happiness spreading beyond the sea and sky.

2013.6 -

6th Generation Uniform
June 2013 - Open

The first joint effort by cabin attendants and a designer to develop a uniform. Jacket length is 80% of total length. Shirts come in two sleeve lengths (short or three-quarter length) and two colors (pink or blue). The off-white lounge jacket is embroidered with cherry blossoms. Designed by Keita Maruyama.