Etihad Airways launches new children's activity packs

With millions of families planning and looking forward to their next holiday or trip abroad, Etihad Airways has introduced a new range of 'Etihad Explorers' children's activity packs and a Flying Nanny Kit, to keep younger guests occupied while on-board. Etihad Explorers is the airline's new children's brand and will feature activity packs and meal items, and aims to instil a sense of excitement and anticipation during their journey.

The new kits were launched at a colourful children's tea party hosted by the airline at its state-of-the-art Innovation Training Academy in Abu Dhabi.

On inbound flights to Abu Dhabi, a new collectable character bag for three to eight year-olds contains an activity booklet, crayons, card games and a colour-in mask. The pack on flights from Abu Dhabi includes a unique suitcase board game, a foam lion character, colour-in postcards, crayons, and a handy waterproof travel wallet.

For nine to 13 year olds there is a more mature activity pack which is guaranteed to puzzle and delight, containing Sudoku, mazes, lined notes and join-the-dot games. These packs also contain an Abu Dhabi themed pencil case, pencil, a dual-function bookmark and ruler, and a notepad.

For guests flying long-haul, every aircraft is staffed by a Flying Nanny. Trained by the UK's world renowned Norland College, Flying Nannies were introduced by Etihad Airways in September 2013, and are on-board to provide an extra pair of hands and allow parents more personal time while they entertain the children.

The new kits were created by Milk Jnr's & Kidworks, a UK headquartered agency which specialises in creating engaging kids' activity packs for some of the world's biggest family brands, in partnership with Etihad Airways' Flying Nannies and product development team.

As part of Etihad Airways' on-going commitment to ensuring all passengers enjoy a truly exceptional hospitality experience, a new Children's menu will be launched in December focusing on healthy choices for younger fliers.

Etihad Airways collaborates with leading fashion and skincare brands for first class

Etihad Airways has revealed its new First Class amenity kits, designed in partnership with two leading brands from the worlds of fashion and beauty: internationally renowned fashion designer Christian Lacroix, and pioneering Hungarian skincare brand, Omorovicza.

The attractive new bags will initially be introduced on the airline's Airbus A380 flights between Abu Dhabi and London, New York, Sydney, Melbourne and Mumbai, and then fleet-wide in early 2017.

With a reputation for attention to detail and a meticulous approach to design, the Christian Lacroix brand complements the elegance and flair synonymous with Etihad Airways' First Class service. Both the male and female embossed bags come in two rich colours, plum for ladies and grey for men with a second phase that will see new kits in burgundy for ladies and black for men.

There are two varieties for both male and female guests – featuring a wash bag and convertible flat case for men, and debossed fold over bags for ladies. The stylish ladies bag is designed to be used as a chic clutch, whilst the men's bag can be used buttoned down as a wash bag or, when opened flat, as storage for tablet devices such as iPads.

The bags contain four anti-ageing and rejuvenating items by Omorovicza, hand-picked from the brand's 'Gold' collection. The inflight essential products include a perfecting lip balm, a facial moisturiser with cooling gel-cream, a nourishing, lightly scented hand treatment, and a refreshing cleansing wipe.

Other comfort items included are ear plugs, a comb, a care pack, a dental pack, a sleep pack, and a relax pack. The offering for men also includes a shaving kit.

For more information, please visit: www.etihad.com or email at dutymediaofficer@etihad.ae