The Dubai-based carrier will train more than 30,000 cabin crew and ground staff as part of its commitment to make air travel more accessible for passengers with autism and sensory sensitivities. Emirates has embarked on a programme to become the world’s first Autism Certified Airline, with the certification expected from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) in the coming months. The Dubai-based carrier will train more than 30,000 cabin crew and ground staff as part of its commitment to make air travel more accessible for passengers with autism and sensory sensitivities. The initiative comes in response to research showing that 78 per cent of families hesitate to travel or visit new locations, whilst 94 per cent would take more holidays if staff were autism-trained and certified, according to a survey on AutismTravel.com. Emirates pioneers global Autism-friendly air travel Throughout 2025 and beyond, Emirates will introduce new standards and services for customers with autism and sensory conditions to ensure more accessible travel, the airline said in a statement on Wednesday. The certification process involved extensive research by IBCCES, which surveyed more than 14,000 people with various disabilities, including individuals with autism and sensory sensitivities, along with their families and […]