10 May Airline cabin crew swap uniforms for Eurovision outfits to welcome fans onboard flights
easyJet cabin crew have swapped their uniforms for iconic Eurovision outfits as the airline prepares to welcome fans flying in and out of the UK.
Crew from easyJet’s Liverpool base have embraced some of the most outlandish looks from memorable performances, including ABBA lead singer Agnetha Fältskog’s famous glitzy blue satin and suede jumpsuit, complete with knee-high silver platform boots.
The airline is a national sponsor of the competition, which will be hosted in the UK on behalf of last year’s winners Ukraine.
Crew member Tayler embraced Ireland’s Jedward, who wore a futuristic holographic all-in-one outfit in 2012, whilst Amanda channelled Ukraine’s Ruslana who sported a quirky leather and fur costume.
Ruslana won the 2004 contest with her song Wild Dances which scored 280 points, which at the time was a record-breaking result.
Cabin staff Chloe and Phillip recreated Buck Fizz’s primary colours outfit, complete with the infamous skirt rip moment. The British group won the 1981 contest with the song ‘Making Your Mind Up’.
The crew’s outfits were chosen following a poll of 2.,000 Brits aged 18 – 65 to reveal the most memorable Eurovision fashion styles of all time.
The top ten most memorable outfits in Eurovision history are revealed as:
1. Bucks Fizz (United Kingdom) – 1981 – Winners (77%)
2. ABBA (Sweden) – 1974 – Winners (73%)
3. Jedward (Ireland) – 2012 – Entrant (46%)
4. Olivia Newton John (United Kingdom) – 1974 – Entrant (35%)
5. 3+2 (Belarus) – 2010 – Entrant (27%)
6. Lordi (Finland) – 2006 – Winner (26%)
7. Scooch (United Kingdom) – 2007 – Entrant (24%)
8. Donatan and Cleo (Poland) – 2014 – Entrant (22%)
9. Conchita Wurst (Austria) – 2014 – Winner (21%)
10. Ruslana (Ukraine) – 2004 – Winner (21%)
Lucky passengers on flights in and out of Liverpool Airport this week might get a chance to see cabin crew dressed in their outfits, performing a tongue-in-cheek Eurovision inspired safety announcement.
Research by easyJet also revealed that over two in five (43%) of Brits will be partying this Eurovision weekend, with a third (32%) planning to pay homage to their favourite acts of bygone years by dressing up in iconic competition looks.
Bucks Fizz (43%), ABBA (38%), and Ruslana (10%) are the outfit choices that Brits are most likely to dress up as during Eurovision.
Nearly two-thirds (63%) said that they are more excited about the competition this year, as it lands on UK shores and almost half (48%) cited the outrageous fashion as their favourite thing about the competition.
The research also reveals the average Eurovision fan will spend £38.40 on elaborate costumes, party props, food and drink, with nearly one in four (23%) admitting they’ll spend over £75 on the perfect night.
Bucks Fizz (UK 1981) (67%) was named as the most memorable performance of all time, followed by ABBA (Sweden 1974) (64%), Sam Ryder (UK 2022) (58%) and Conchita Wurst (Austria 2014) (34%).
One in three (32%) said they have previously booked a flight to visit a destination after watching a performance or based on how well a country scored in the competition.
Xx from easyJet said “Everyone at easyJet is incredibly excited to be flying Eurovision fans from all over the continent into Liverpool to join the celebrations as the UK hosts the competition this year. We couldn’t be prouder to be a national sponsor of this incredible event that brings together people from many different cultures in celebration of the universal language of music!’
‘We couldn’t resist the opportunity to celebrate the competition in our own special way – taking to the runway in the most iconic Eurovision looks of all time. We hope our cabin crew get Liverpool’s passengers into the Eurovision spirit!”
