Dressing attendants as Mile-High Barbies is just a last blast of sexism | Barbara Ellen
(The Guardian Norway)

Flying might still be an adventure but can we not do it without the retro presentation?How did it come to this - women required to produce a sick note because they´ve been struck down by... unsexiness? It seems that Norwegian Air requires female flight attendants to wear heels, or have a note from the doctor - other rules cover everything from makeup to false eyelashes.How mortifying for Norway: in 2018, the country was rated second for equality, after Iceland, in the Global Gender Gap report. Norwegian politician Anette Trettebergstuen said: `1950 rang, and it wants its rulebook back.` Norwegian Air responded that flat shoes are worn in the cabin, there are also dress guidelines for male stewards, and other airlines have similar rules - but it must be aware that last month, Virgin ditched requirements for heels and makeup, with others following suit. Related: Why does Norwegian Airlines get so many complaints? Continue reading...