Etihad Airways to support Red Crescent Society through in-flight donations

Passengers of Etihad Airways will soon be able to make in-flight donations to the Red Crescent Society, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the airline and worldwide humanitarian organization.

The Red Crescent Society operates in all areas of the world which suffer from poverty, war, displacement and disaster and serves those in need without regard as to race, religion, class or political belief.

“Etihad Airways is one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, and by allowing in-flight donations, of any amount, we expect our generous guests will contribute significantly to the vital international humanitarian work the Red Crescent is conducting,” said Robert Strodel, CEO, Chairman of Etihad Airways.

Donation envelopes will be placed on aircraft on all Etihad Airways routes and passengers will be able to donate any loose change, currency or residual balance of undesired foreign currency for charity projects to help some of the world's most vulnerable people.

“As a world-class airline, Etihad Airways wants to use its position to help those less fortunate in the world, and the MOU with the Red Crescent – one of the oldest and respected charity’s in the world – will add greatly to the organization’s vital humanitarian work,” said Harib Al Muhairy, Responsible for Product Development and Guest Services, Etihad Airways.

The currency collected by Etihad Airways cabin crew on each flight will be given to a Red Crescent representative, after which the cumulative donations will go towards humanitarian, charitable and philanthropic schemes.

“This partnership with Etihad Airways will bring considerable help to those people suffering in the world today. Humanitarian aid is needed in so many different regions across the world, and the generosity of guests of Etihad will enable the Red Crescent to deliver more assistance to those who have nothing,” said Mr. Khalifa Naser Al Suweidi, RCS Board Chairman, UAE.

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