Second Batch of Etihad Airways Butlers

Etihad Airways Gets Second Batch of Savoy Trained Butlers

Second Batch of Etihad Airways Butlers
The second group of Etihad Airways’ unique inflight Butler trainees has completed its specialist training at the Savoy Butler Academy in London. (Photo from Etihad Airways)

Etihad Airways receives its second batch of butlers after an intensive training programme in the Savoy Academy in London. The 12 men and women have worked as food and beverage managers on board the airline’s long haul fleet graduated this week at a ceremony held in Abu Dhabi.

Etihad Airways Airbus A380 (A6-APA) unveiled on 18 December 2014 at Etihad Airways' Hangar in Abu Dhabi.
Etihad Airways Airbus A380 (A6-APA) unveiled on 18 December 2014 at Etihad Airways’ Hangar in Abu Dhabi.

These fine individuals have learned from from the Savoy’s Head Butler, Sean Davoren skills on international protocol and etiquette, VIP Guest Care, valet skills and organising travel arrangements. They had to train in various departments of the Savoy Hotel followed by an attachment shadowing the famous establishment’s own world-renowned butlers.

Personal Butler introduced on board Etihad Airways A380's Residence.
Personal Butler introduced on board Etihad Airways A380’s Residence.

They are now fully qualified to join the first batch of butlers to attend to guests staying in The Residence by Etihad on board the airline’s Airbus A380 aircraft.

Living Room - The Residence - Etihad Airways
The Living Room for you to relax and watch television and have dinner in Etihad Airways’ The Residence cabin on new Airbus A380.

Linda Celestino, Etihad Airways Vice President Guest Services, said: “These highly skilled and talented professionals have successfully completed a challenging program which has provided them with all the knowledge and the tools necessary for one of the most unique roles in the airline industry. They are the ultimate ambassadors for the Etihad Airways brand, and will bring to reality the airline’s vision of providing a totally reimagined travel experience for the discerning guests flying in The Residence by Etihad. We are very proud of them.”

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