Etihad Airways, who celebrated the graduation of their 1,000th nanny, introduced the Flying Nanny position and initiative last year in 2013 as part of their aim to provide a helping hand to families flying. Since then the positive feedback from customers has been overwhelming, and they started instating not one flying nanny on each flight but two on popular flights especially ones to London and the United States.
For families, the journey of finding the right support can be as crucial as selecting the best possible travel arrangements. Just as Etihad Airways recognized the need for on-board assistance with their Flying Nanny program, many parents find themselves searching for similar dedicated care at home. Hiring a nanny can relieve daily pressures, allowing parents to focus on spending meaningful time with their children rather than being stretched too thin. Websites like myasiannanny.com/ offer a range of qualified caregivers, providing families with a dependable resource for finding nannies skilled in handling the unique needs of children and families.
A professional nanny brings more than just an extra set of hands; they become an essential part of a family’s support system. As with the Nanny program, which offers peace of mind for parents on long-haul flights, having a well-matched nanny at home provides a consistent, nurturing presence.
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.Training from world-renowned Norland College enables the Flying Nannies to identify different types of behaviour and developmental stages that children go through as well as how to appreciate the perspective and needs of travelling families. The Flying Nanny role which is an extension of the current childcare provision offered by all cabin crew, allows those orange apron clad trained staff, to turn ordinary on board service items along with their Flying Nanny Kit and their knowledge of children and create inspired moments in the classroom and on board for guests. Where possible, the Flying Nanny meets her children at the gate before their flight, co-ordinates the children’s meal times with families and provides more fun in flight with the introduction of the Etihad characters; Zoe the Bee, Boo the Panda, Jamool the Camel and Kundai the Lion.
