CC skirt vs trousers

Came across this on CC uniforms and quite enjoyed the read.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/11400310/Sexism-in-the-sky-how-do-airlines-get-away-with-it.html

Also interesting is the poll on whether it is sexist, or not, to only allow skirts on women, 48% currently say "no"!

This could get interesting ): with v-flyers reading the article and casting a vote as they leave the page.

"Is not allowing women to wear trousers at work sexist?"

Currently nearly 53% say Yes

Some years ago Hooters Airlines overcame this problem, their "attendants" avoided skirts or trousers. ?|
The resultant uniform could never have been described as sexist v(
For some reason the airline didn't last very long?

BA expects cabin crew to wear lipstick and blusher "as a minimum"

Well Jose on my flight last week is going to be in deep poop as he wasn't wearing any blusher from what I could see!

There is no doubt certain airlines, and Virgin Atlantic tops my list, present a corporate image that their cabin crew all look glamorous. It is evident from their promotions and advertising that this is the image they wish to portray. In reality I am pleased to see there are some crew on VS who do not necessarily fit this sterotype, and are not going to be invited to drape themselves over SRB in a photo shoot anytime soon.

I think trousers should be an option, I am surprised it is not on some Middle Eatern airlines. But by default should skirts or sarongs not be an option for the men if we are going to endorse true equality?

I'd be surprised I f more than 1% of airline passengers purchased a ticket based on that airlines uniform. It would be right at the bottom of my list after airline loyalty, pricing, route choice, aircraft used, etc etc