ARTICLE 5 - UNIFORMS AND ACCESSORIES

A. UNIFORM REGULATION

Flight Attendants shall wear standard uniforms in such manner and as prescribed in Company regulations at all times while on duty and such other times as may be required.

B. BASIC UNIFORM

1. Each Flight Attendant shall be required to bear the cost of his/her first basic uniform, including overcoat and raincoat, if required. If both a summer and winter uniform is required, the winter uniform shall be considered the basic uniform. In addition, the Company may require female Flight Attendants to bear the cost, both initial and replacement, of shoes, gloves, scarves and handbags. Male Flight Attendants may be required to bear the cost, both initial and replacement, of shoes and gloves.

2. The Company shall provide an equal number of uniform components for female and male Flight Attendants, excluding female scarves, male ties and short-sleeved shirts, at the time of a uniform changeover or at the time of a uniform replacement program.

C. LUGGAGE

1. Each Flight Attendant shall be required to bear the cost of his/her first uniform suitcase. The selection of Flight Attendant luggage shall be made by the Company. The Company shall determine when luggage replacement is necessary (when such items as locks, handles and linings become irreparable). The cost of replacement luggage shall be assumed by the Company.

2. An identifying device may be placed upon the rim or handle of any Flight Attendant luggage.

3. A Flight Attendant may, at his/her expense, purchase a navy blue or black garment bag and/or tote bag.

D. REPLACEMENT OF STOLEN OR DAMAGED UNIFORM ITEMS

While performing work for the Company, a Flight Attendant will not be responsible for the cost of replacing uniform items or required utensils stolen or damaged by persons other than the Flight Attendant.

E. WINGS

The Company will furnish Company insignia (wings) required to be worn by Flight Attendants.

F. UNIFORM CHANGEOVER

Before making any change in the style, color or material of the uniforms, the recommendations of APFA, as furnished by the President, will be considered by the Company. The Company also will, at the time of considering the next uniform change, take into consideration the type of flying done by Flight Attendants in the MAC/International operation.

G. UNIFORM FITTINGS

During periods of uniform changeover, commensurate with the adequacy of facilities, the Company will do all possible to have the Flight Attendant uniform fittings accomplished at the Flight Attendant's home base airport.