# In-Flight Childcare Services Etihad Airways Flying Nannies Make It Easier for Parents to Fly By Michael Hines | Published 2013-10-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etihad-airways-flying-nannies References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/flying-nannies-kids-happy-aboard-airplanes/) & [etihad](http://www.etihad.com/en/about-us/news/archive/2013/introducing-flying-nanny/) Those flying into and out of the Middle East with small children will want to be on the lookout for the [Etihad Airways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etihad-airways-2) [Flying Nannies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airline-seat). The official airline of the [United Arab Emirates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartwarming-holiday-initiative) is training its stewardess in the art of childcare to make long-haul flights easier for parents. The Flying Nannies will help keep children occupied by doing arts and crafts with them, teaching them magic tricks and more. The Etihad Airways Flying Nannies features in-depth training from Norland College about child psychology and sociology. When it's all said and done, the airline will have 500 Flying Nannies in the skies by the end of 2013. It would not be shocking to see other carriers offer similar training programs to their stewardesses, especially international airlines. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **In-flight Childcare Services:** Etihad Airways' Flying Nannies training program creates an opportunity for airlines to offer in-flight childcare services to make traveling with children more convenient for parents. ### Where This Applies - **Airlines:** Airlines can introduce in-flight childcare services to differentiate themselves and attract families with young children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Airline Amenity Add-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etihad-airways-2.md) - [Airline Employee Nursing Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nursing-cover.md) - [Young Flyer Airport Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/young-flyer-airport-lounge.md) - [Luxurious Airline Amenity Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etihad-airways-1.md) - [Kid-Friendly Aviation Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-flight-school.md) - [Long-Haul Flight Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-travel-buddy.md) - [Festive In-Flight Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-inflight-experiences.md) - [Carbon Offsetting Airline Schemes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etihad-airways.md) - [Airline-Branded Travel Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-3.md)