Well for those who want to join, here is a sample of the new staff travel policy
POLICY TITLE:
AMENITY KITS POLICY FOR ETIHAD STAFF TRAVELLING ON ID TICKETS.
Effective date: 01 February, 2007.
SCOPE:
This policy applies to all Etihad Airways staff members travelling on ID and/
Duty Travel tickets in Pearl and Diamond Zone
This policy applies to all Etihad Airways staff dependents and/or travelling
companions travelling on ID tickets in Pearl and Diamond Zone.
POLICY PROCEDURE:
Amenity kits will be offered by the cabin crew, to all guests travelling in Pearl and Diamond Zone, this includes Etihad Airways staff passengers travelling ID tickets and/or duty travel in these zones.
When Etihad Airways staff passengers (on ID tickets, duty travel) are offered an Amenity kit by the Cabin Crew, the Etihad staff passengers MUST politely decline the offer by not accepting the Amenity kit.
This policy applies to all staff and their dependents and/or travelling
companions on ID tickets.
Please advise your dependents and travelling companions of this policy.
Amenity kits are a high value item. Cabin Managers are required to complete Amenity Kit control form on every flight, detailing the number of guests on board, and the number of kits distributed to guests.
Q&A:
Q: Why am I being offered an Amenity kit, if I am required to decline the
offer?
A: There are many reasons for this; however the most obvious is the following.
o All guests must be treated equally and offered the same standards of
service so as not to raise the curiosity of the guests, by inadvertently
identifying you as a staff member.