Etihad Airways has extended its free overnight stay programme in Abu Dhabi for transit passengers staying for more than 24 hours at its base airport until the end of the year. Transit passengers can count on two free nights in hotels of a fairly high standard, reminds our Travel.ru correspondent.
Initially, the project was designed for more than two months – until July 15. Now the program has been extended for flights until December 31, with the ticket having to be purchased no later than December 1. The carrier explained this decision by the great popularity of the new offer. In addition, the program now includes one-way tickets. It seems that tickets purchased through agents are also included, and not only those purchased directly from the airline – however, the carrier’s website contains conflicting information on this issue.
The promotion applies to all transit flights via Abu Dhabi on Etihad Airways, with the itinerary starting and ending outside the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The ticket must be purchased between April 7 and December 1 (via the Etihad Airways website - using the "combined itinerary" option) for travel up to December 31. Tickets purchased with Etihad Guest miles, service tickets and similar tickets are excluded from the offer.
A single booking can provide free overnight stays for up to two passengers, at least one of whom must be at least 21 years old. For those traveling in larger groups, it makes sense to make separate flight reservations. Keep in mind that the price of the flight itself may increase slightly if it includes a stopover in Abu Dhabi, but in most cases this increase will be less than the savings on the hotel.
Hotel bookings must be made online via a special link on the Etihad Airways website at least 96 hours before arrival in Abu Dhabi and no later than December 1. Hotel stays are permitted until December 31, excluding local holidays (e.g. June 4-9). Free overnight stays are only available in one direction (either on the outbound or return flight). It is best to book as early as possible due to limited availability.
In case of flight cancellation, the hotel reservation must be cancelled separately at least 7 days before the arrival date, otherwise its full real cost will be written off. Transfer between the airport and the hotel in Abu Dhabi is not included. Among the hotels offered are the chain Crowne Plaza, Marriott, Premier Inn, Le Meridien, Ramada, Radisson and others. One of the hotels is located directly at the airport.
Let us recall that Etihad Airways intends to increase the frequency of flights from Abu Dhabi to Moscow in the autumn. The company also offers a separate discount program at various establishments in Abu Dhabi upon presentation of a boarding pass for its flights to this city.
Source: travel.ru
