Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, now has more than 1000 trained Flying Nannies helping families on flights across its network.
Elpida Tsatsaronis, from the United States, is the 1000th Flying Nanny to complete her training, delivered in part by Norland College, at the Etihad Airways Innovation Training Academy in Abu Dhabi.
“The Flying Nanny has become one of the most recognisable members of Etihad Airways cabin crew aboard our long haul flights and we’re delighted to celebrate the graduation of our 1,000th member to wear the orange apron,” Aubrey Tiedt, Etihad Airways’ Vice President Guest Services, said.
“When we introduced the Flying Nanny last year our aim was to provide a helping hand to families flying and since then the positive feedback from customers has been overwhelming. We now often have two Flying Nannies on our most popular flights especially to London and destinations in the United States.”
Since its launch in 2013 the Flying Nanny has become a key feature on Etihad Airways’ long haul flights providing support to families and children and creating fun and memorable moments with games and activities.
“I am thrilled to be the 1,000th Etihad Airways Flying Nanny and to receive my orange apron. My first flight as a Flying Nanny is later this week to London and I’m looking forward to using my training to assist parents and their children in-flight,” Elpida Tsatsaronis, said.