flynas Launches KSA’s First Sign Language Training Program
The program is being implemented in collaboration with the Saudi Association for Hearing Impairment.
The Saudi air carrier flynas has introduced a program to train its cabin crew in sign language, the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia. The program is being implemented in collaboration with the Saudi Association for Hearing Impairment.[1]
The program aims to equip flynas' cabin crew with the skills needed to effectively communicate with passengers who have hearing impairments. Training covers all stages of passenger interaction, from welcoming and boarding to in-flight service and safety measures, as well as farewell procedures upon arrival.
The airline has previously trained ground service staff and cabin crews on how to best interact with passengers with autism.
In April, Saudi Arabia's low-cost carrier, flynas, officially announced plans for an Initial Public Offering (IPO).
Bander Almohanna, CEO of Flynas, told Asharq Business in an interview that the IPO offering is slated for later this year.
A month later, flynas revealed its expansive strategy to enhance its presence in the UAE market, effective September 2024.
This move will see flynas extending its network to encompass Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) in Dubai, alongside its existing operations from main bases in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Madinah.
Come September 2024, flynas will emerge as the sole Saudi Arabian airline serving all four major airports in the UAE. The current roster of four routes between the two countries will swell to nine, facilitating an exceptional surge to over 20 daily flights.