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Etihad Airways Launches ' Etihad Wellness ' Championed by Wellness Ambassadors

Etihad Airways wellness ambassador dressed in PPE, custom design to the airline
Etihad Airways launches 'Etihad Wellness' which will be championed by the introduction of specially trained Wellness Ambassadors.

Etihad Airways launches ‘Etihad Wellness’ which will be championed by the introduction of specially trained Wellness Ambassadors, which is a first in industry. The implementation of this programmes stringent measures already put in place by the airline to deal with COVID-19.

Implementing innovative ways in reaching out to their customers, Etihad Airways will be communicating these services digitally. An easy-to-use online guide which will provide the high standards placed through out the airlines departments. Detailed information about the measure taken is given in www.etihad.com/wellness for all travelers to read through. Multi-lingual and well skilled ambassadors can be contacted directly by emailing wellness@etihad.ae .These ambassadors provide a more personal approach in assuring and explaining the measures implemented by the airline. For an ease of use Etihad Airways will be expanding the service to include a web-chat option through the website. These ambassadors go through a special training at airline training facilities and online to enhance and provide the best experience for the customers.

Providing for our guests, and their wellbeing, is one of Etihad’s core values, and we have a responsibility to protect them, to keep them fully informed, and to provide even greater levels of genuine warmth and personal care. We must guarantee they can travel assured in the knowledge that we have every aspect of their journey with us covered, while still providing a top-quality travel experience. The Wellness Ambassadors will play an important role in delivering this. For us it is not simply about dealing with a new normal – this level of genuine and innovative customer care has always been part of Etihad’s DNA since our inception.”

Tony Douglas, Group Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Aviation Group

With Etihad Airways partnership with Abu Dhabi Airport (ADAC), Wellness ambassadors will be introduced through out the airport over the coming weeks. Etihad Airways will introduce Wellness Ambassadors on board, complementing the roles performed by other Cabin Crew, and providing an enhanced level of customer care focused on health and wellness in-flight. This assures same level of service through out the journey of a passenger.

Etihad Airways Crew Onboard as Wellness Ambassadors

Etihad continues to follow UAE and international government, regulatory and health authority directives, and is playing its part in helping to limit the spread of COVID-19. With the ease of restriction on border closure , the airline shall restart its international routes.

Feature image by Etihad Airways
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World’s Busiest Airport to Close: Dubai Plans Massive Shift to Al Maktoum International

World’s Busiest Airport - Dubai International Airport

Dubai plans to redefine the travel experience for millions and reshape its geography by retiring one of its most iconic institutions: Dubai International Airport (DXB). Once a symbol of the city’s meteoric rise, DXB now nears closure as Dubai shifts its aviation ambitions to a colossal new home, Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

For decades, DXB has played a central role in global air travel, processing over 90 million passengers annually and serving as the beating heart of international connections between East and West. However, the airport’s legacy as the world’s busiest international hub approaches its final chapter. Why? Because Dubai envisions a future defined by space, scale, and a bold new concept of travel and urban life.

Why Close the World’s Busiest International Airport?

The answer lies 45 kilometers south in the desert sands of Dubai South, where Dubai is building a new mega-airport. Al Maktoum International, already partially operational, will become the world’s largest airport. When completed, it will feature five runways, 400 aircraft gates, and the capacity to handle 260 million passengers each year.

Unlike DXB, which dense neighborhoods in Garhoud and Al Qusais confine, DWC gives Dubai room to grow. In contrast, the new site offers scalability and flexibility. The project doesn’t just expand the city’s capacity—it reimagines it. Sleek architecture, cutting-edge technology, and integrated logistics with nearby Jebel Ali Port will ultimately deliver a smoother, more efficient experience for travelers and cargo alike.

Dubai isn’t just chasing numbers; rather, it’s planning for longevity. DXB, built in 1960, continues to age. Its infrastructure nears the end of its useful life. Keeping it operational would force the city to invest billions just to preserve the status quo. Dubai chooses a clean slate.

What Will Happen to the Land?

By closing DXB, Dubai unlocks a massive piece of prime real estate in its urban core. While officials haven’t announced exact redevelopment plans, they’ve opened the door to limitless possibilities. Think residential neighborhoods, parks, commercial centers—a brand-new district rising where runways once lay.

In fact, this transformation reflects the evolution seen in other global cities. Hong Kong, for instance, turned its former Kai Tak Airport into a thriving urban hub. Dubai plans to do the same—only on a larger scale.

When Is This Happening?

The shift won’t happen overnight. Dubai expects the transition to unfold over multiple decades. The first new terminal at Al Maktoum will open in 2032, and officials aim for full capacity between the late 2030s and the 2050s. Until then, DXB will keep serving passengers as Dubai phases in the move to DWC—starting with cargo and low-cost carriers, followed by flagship airlines like Emirates.

Travelers flying to and from Dubai will experience business as usual, for now. But the city has already set the change in motion, and soon, its skyline and story will look very different.

The Bigger Picture

Dubai has never hesitated to reinvent itself. It has transformed from sand dunes to skyscrapers, from a sleepy fishing village into a global metropolis. The closure of DXB doesn’t mark a loss; it signals a pivot. This moment reflects Dubai’s faith in the future, its bold planning, and its relentless drive to build bigger and better.

Unlike most cities, which adapt to their airports, Dubai is flipping the script. The city isn’t just designing an airport for tomorrow; it’s designing an entire city around it.

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