UAE - Mubasher: The UAE airline, Etihad Airways, on Tuesday announced that it will waive flight change fees for the Australian residents affected by the devastating bushfires in Australia. 

The decision will be applied on all flights whether to or from Australia, according to a press release.

In addition, the airline will collaborate with Emirates Red Crescent to raise funds within the UAE to help support bushfire relief.  

It is worth noting that approximately 16,000 Australian nationals live and work in the UAE, with most residing in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, where Etihad Airways is based.