Etihad ‘butlers’ graduate from Savoy programme
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The second group of Etihad Airways Butlers has completed the intensive Savoy Butler Academy training programme in London.
The course was conducted by the London School of Hospitality and Tourism at the University of West London, in conjunction with the Savoy Hotel.
The Abu Dhabi-based team of 12 men and women, who have all worked as food and beverage managers on board Etihad Airways’ long-haul fleet, graduated at a ceremony held in Abu Dhabi.
The syllabus included a series of master classes given by the Savoy’s head butler, Sean Davoren, covering international protocol and etiquette, VIP guest care, valet skills and organising travel arrangements.
The training programme, which took place in various departments of the Savoy Hotel, saw the Butler trainees complete an attachment shadowing the famous establishment’s own world-renowned butlers, allowing them unhindered access and exposure to their training.
The first Etihad Airways A380 service was inaugurated from the UAE capital to London’s Heathrow Airport on 27 December. On 31 May, the airline will deploy a new A380 on one of its two daily flights to Sydney. One of the airline’s double daily services to New York JFK will also be upgraded to the A380 on 1 December this year.
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