EasyJet trials wearable technology in crew uniform

CuteCircuit worked closely with easyJet cabin crew and engineers to analyse their everyday movements and design uniforms best suited to their needs.

EasyJet staff will soon be sporting a smart uniform which includes several wearable technology devices.

easyJet’s head of cabin crew Tina Milton said it will help the crew with their primary concern for the safety of passengers.

The uniforms will also display information like flight numbers, destinations and have a in-built microphone. The uniform itself will provide the light necessary for flight attendants to work during evening flights when the cabin lights are dimmed.

The airline is set to trial the new look at the beginning of 2016 with the view to improve communication and passenger safety procedures. The LEDs and illuminated hems also provide extra lighting in case of an emergency.

These are also have built-in video cameras that can beam images to flight engineers when it is essential to remotely assess and resolve issues.

Ground staff will also wear clothing complete with LEDs, a feature that will reportedly allow them to work hands-free on inspection and maintenance.

As an added perk, the uniforms come with an air-quality sensor and barometer, helping the workers create a map of air quality in varying cities-something passengers can access.

It marks a first for the commercial aviation industry.

EasyJet will start wearable tech uniform wearer trials early in‎ 2016.‎.

Wayback November 10, 1995, the very first flight of EasyJet took off from Luton to Glasgow.

Moreover, to commemorate its anniversary and make it more festive, an EasyJet plane was covered with over 100,000 photos of its travelers’ holiday snaps.

Two decades later, the airlines flies more than 68 millions passengers to 137 airports in 31 countries and operates a whopping 788 routes across Europe. Currently, it operates 788 routes all over Europe.