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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/business/04/17/pal1.jpg"/><figcaption>A Philippine Airline flight crew wearing his PPE uniform on a flight. <em>Photo: Cielo Villaluna, PAL</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA - Philippine Airlines on Friday unveiled specially designed personal protective gear for cabin crew as part of a &quot;new normal&quot; to prevent the spread of COVID-19 that grounded global aviation.</p><p>Designed by Filipino couturier Edwin Tan, the protective suits have the &quot;fit and function&quot; that will allow cabin crew to perform their duties. The garments also bear the colors of the airline, which take off from the Philippine flag, PAL spokesperson Cielo Villaluna said.</p><p>Tan fused protection, comfort and branding in the final design, Villaluna said. The &quot;new normal&quot; cabin crew uniform will have various looks, designs and colors.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/03/10/20/worry-in-the-skies-for-filipino-flight-crew-as-covid-19-grounds-planes">Worry in the skies for Filipino flight crew as coronavirus grounds planes</a></li></ul><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/business/04/17/pal2.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/business/04/17/pal3.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/business/04/17/pal4.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/business/04/17/pal5.jpg"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><p>PAL crew wearing their specially designed PPEs. <cite>Cielo Villaluna</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>PAL crew wearing their specially designed PPEs. <cite>Cielo Villaluna</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>PAL crew wearing their specially designed PPEs. <cite>Cielo Villaluna</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>PAL crew wearing their specially designed PPEs. <cite>Cielo Villaluna</cite></p></div></div></div><p>Local airlines have suspended operations due to virus lockdowns here and abroad. PAL has been mounting cargo and special flights to help stranded foreigners and to deliver essential supplies.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/04/05/20/pal-to-mount-2-special-flights-to-london-on-april-7">PAL to mount 2 special flights to London on April 7</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/03/17/20/pal-philippine-airlines-cancels-all-domestic-flights-april-covid-19-quarantine">Philippine Airlines cancels all domestic flights until April 12 due to COVID-19 quarantine</a></li></ul>

<p>Philippine Airlines on Friday unveiled specially designed personal protective gear for cabin crew as part of a "new normal" to prevent the spread of COVID-19 that grounded global aviation.</p>

Philippine Airlines on Friday unveiled specially designed personal protective gear for cabin crew as part of a "new normal" to prevent the spread of COVID-19 that grounded global aviation.