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LOOK: AirAsia debuts protective suits against COVID-19 for flight crew

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<p>MANILA - AirAsia said Tuesday its cabin crew would wear &quot;red hot&quot; personal protective equipment for local and international flights as a shield against COVID-19 once flying resumes.</p><p>Custom designed by Puey Quiñones, the suits are made of breathable yet sturdy materials while ensuring mobility, said AirAsia Philippines vice chair and majority stakeholder Sheila Romero.</p><p>Romero said the fabric used was approved by the Department of Health. </p><p>&quot;I like that it’s chic and sporty--similar to what F1 race car drivers wear. This fusion of fashion and safety will define the new standards of flying today,” Romero added. Romero said.</p><p>“The PPE is comfortable because it is not too thick and heavy yet it serves its purpose. The material gives justice to the design,&quot; she added.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/04/27/20/airasia-sets-new-normal-rules-as-pandemic-alters-aviation">AirAsia sets &#x27;new normal&#x27; rules as pandemic alters aviation</a></li></ul><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/business/04/28/aa.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/business/04/28/aa2.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/business/04/28/aa3.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/business/04/28/aa4.jpg"/></div></div><div class="slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><p>AirAsia&#x27;s PPEs for cabin crew designed by Puey Puey Quiñones. <cite>Handout</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>AirAsia&#x27;s PPEs for cabin crew designed by Puey Puey Quiñones. <cite>Handout</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>AirAsia&#x27;s PPEs for cabin crew designed by Puey Puey Quiñones. <cite>Handout</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>AirAsia&#x27;s PPEs for cabin crew designed by Puey Puey Quiñones. <cite>Handout</cite></p></div></div></div><p>The new PPEs were worn by flight crew that serviced a recovery flight to Manila from Bangkok last April 24, the airline said.</p><p>Philippines Airlines also introduced its own PPE for cabin crew bearing its colors that also represent the Philippine flag. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/04/17/20/philippine-airlines-coronavirus-cabin-flight-crew-protective-suits-ppe-new-normal">LOOK: Philippine Airlines cabin crew don protective suits in &#x27;new normal&#x27;</a></li></ul>

<p>AirAsia said Tuesday its cabin crew would wear "red hot" personal protective equipment for local and international flights as a shield against COVID-19 once flying resumes.<br /> </p>

AirAsia said Tuesday its cabin crew would wear "red hot" personal protective equipment for local and international flights as a shield against COVID-19 once flying resumes.