{"id":246618,"date":"2025-01-13T06:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-12T23:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/?p=246618"},"modified":"2025-01-12T20:39:02","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T13:39:02","slug":"emirates-set-to-become-first-autism-certified-airline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/2025\/01\/emirates-set-to-become-first-autism-certified-airline\/","title":{"rendered":"Emirates set to become first Autism Certified Airline"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SINGAPORE, 13 January 2025: Emirates has embarked on an inspiring journey to officially become the world\u2019s first Autism Certified Airline, inviting customers with autism and sensory sensitivities to experience Emirates\u2019 seamless services and personalised hospitality, making travel more accessible for all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The inaugural designation is set to be formally awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) in the coming months when more than 30,000 Emirates cabin crew and ground staff will have completed the initial training. Emirates also plans to roll out new standards and services that will improve the on ground and inflight travel experience for both customers on the autism spectrum and their families and companions, to be announced later in the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Accessible Travel for all<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many members of the global autism community, international air travel is a highly challenging experience or something to be avoided entirely due to the high level of sensory stimuli that can be involved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A survey on AutismTravel.com<\/a> revealed that 78% of families are hesitant to travel or visit new locations and that 94% of respondents would take more vacations if they had access to places where staff are autism-trained and certified. As part of Emirates\u2019 mission to make travel more inclusive and accessible for all, this significant step also supports Dubai\u2019s ambition to become the most accessible destination in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the Autism Certified Airline\u2122 designation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driven by its commitment to creating a welcoming travel experience for all customers, including individuals with autism and those with sensory sensitivities, Emirates worked collaboratively with IBCCES, a leading organisation in autism and neurodiversity training and certification, to conduct an onsite review and comprehensive audit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of a vast research endeavour, IBCCES surveyed more than 14,000 people with a variety of disabilities, including people with autism, those with sensory sensitivities and their families and caregivers. The survey data was collated alongside numerous interviews, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) industry survey, and feedback from 1,200 industry professionals – helping develop the most beneficial standards for passengers and airline staff. In addition to the feedback collated, IBCCES experts conducted several Emirates flight audits on long and short-haul routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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