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Mini-skirt turbulence at Skymark Airlines [View all]
National Mar. 12, 2014 - 03:05PM JST ( 111 )
Mini-skirt turbulence at Skymark Airlines Shinichi Nishikubo (centre), president of Japan's Skymark Airlines, with flight attendants at Haneda Airport in Tokyo on March 7. AFP
TOKYO —
A Japanese budget airline has flown into rough air over its decision to outfit flight attendants in revealing mini-skirts, drawing criticism that it could invite sexual harassment.
Skymark Airlines came under fire from the cabin crew’s labor union, which said the super-short skirt—with a distinctively swinging ‘60s look—barely covers wearers’ thighs.
“We’re concerned that the design of this uniform may cause problems,” including sexual harassment, the Japan Federation of Cabin Attendants said in a statement.
“The airline is saying the uniform is meant to attract more customers, but this shows the company is treating women like a commodity,” it added.
more..http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/mini-skirt-turbulence-at-skymark-airlines
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