January 10, 2016: American and Alaska are in the midst of introducing new flight crew uniforms — and both program are making flight crews unhappy and itchy. American has logged over 2,000 complaints from their flight crews who complain the uncomfortable wool-based outfits are not only uncomfortable but cause hives, wheezing, coughing and headaches. Employees not only want the uniforms replaced but are also demanding they be reimbursed for the cost of their medical bills. An uncomfortable situation for the airlines, flight crews and maybe even passengers?
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