AirAsia has announced an update in its cabin crew uniform policy, which allows female crew members to wear the hijab while on duty if they wish to do so.
This is in line with AirAsia’s people-first culture and continuous evolution shaped by employee and public feedback. AirAsia prides itself in creating a workplace where every Allstar feels confident, comfortable, and proud to represent the airline wherever they fly.
AirAsia’s cabin crew have used the hijab as part of operations on select routes, such as Jeddah, where it is required by local regulations. The latest update extends this flexibility to all female cabin crew members who choose to wear it, ensuring consistency across the airline’s network while upholding AirAsia’s professional and distinctive brand identity.
Suhaila Hassan, Group Head of Cabin Crew Department said, “Our Allstars come from many backgrounds, cultures and beliefs, yet we are united by a shared commitment to deliver world-class service and care to our guests, as evidenced by our winning of major airline awards every year. This latest policy reflects that diverse and dynamic spirit that defines AirAsia. We will continue gathering feedback from our Allstars and work closely with them on the detailed design and implementation before rolling this out. We hope to start during Ramadan in 2026.”
AirAsia’s iconic red cabin crew uniform will remain unchanged, with the professionally tailored hijab and pants option extending the same design currently worn by crew operating on Jeddah routes. This ensures comfort, safety, and brand consistency across the network.
Other developments including awards and new flight
The AirAsia group of airlines have clinched a triple victory at the World Travel Awards Grand Final 2025 in Bahrain. AirAsia has once again been named the World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline for the 13th consecutive year. The airline’s cabin crew also named the World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline Cabin Crew for the ninth time. Meanwhile, AirAsia X retained its title as the World’s Leading Long-Haul Low-Cost Airline for the third consecutive year.
AirAsia Malaysia also announced the strengthening of its Southeast Asian network with the launch of a new route connecting Phuket to Penang with four weekly flights between Malaysia and Thailand. As one of AirAsia’s five major hubs in Malaysia, Penang offers direct connections to 12 domestic and international cities including Singapore, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh City, Medan and Shenzhen through its network, which connects to over 130 destinations across Asean and beyond
