Etihad Airways: First airline with 100% of crew on board vaccinated

Etihad Airways is the first airline in the world with 100% vaccinated crew on board.

The national airline of the United Arab Emirates has become the first airline worldwide with all its operating pilots and cabin crew vaccinated to help curb the spread of COVID-19 and give passengers who travel with the airline peace of mind.

In January 2021, Etihad was awarded Diamond status for ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitisation in the inaugural „APEX Health Safety, powered by SimpliFlying“ audit. The airline’s vaccination initiative has consolidated Etihad’s position as an industry leader in its response to the pandemic and in keeping its employees and travellers safe.

Etihad Airways is also the only airline in the world to make COVID-19 testing mandatory for every passenger and crew member before every flight and now, they are the first airline in the world with 100% vaccinated crew on board.

In 2020, Etihad took significant steps towards supporting employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. In collaboration with the health authorities, the airline facilitated access for its frontline staff to the UAE’s Emergency Use Programme. Etihad was one of the first employers in the capital to secure places for their frontline staff – including pilots and cabin crew – in Abu Dhabi’s vaccination programme. Etihad also ensured the Etihad Airways Medical Centre became an accredited COVID-19 vaccination clinic.