Etihad offers luxury hotel stopovers in Abu Dhabi

Tuesday, 10 May 2011 12:15 PM

Etihad Airways has launched a new promotion offering free stopovers and accomodation at selected luxury hotels in downtown Abu Dhabi, Yas Island and Dubai.

The special offer will be available exclusively to the airlines premium passengers travelling to or transiting through Etihad hub in Abu Dhabi.

Guests travelling from Europe, North America, Australia or the Far East travelling to the UAE or transiting through Abu Dhabi, can take advantage of three nights’ free accommodation (for Diamond First class guests) or two nights’ accommodation (for Pearl Business class guests).

Guests from the Middle East, North Africa or North Asia meanwhile who transit via Abu Dhabi are offered two nights’ accommodation (for Diamond First class guests) or one night’s stay (for Pearl Business class guests).

Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways’ Chief Commercial Officer, said: “These latest deals are designed to appeal to premium travellers who are able to take advantage of breaking their travel schedule and visiting either Abu Dhabi or Dubai.”

“We have worked closely with a number of luxury hotels in both cities and this promotion provides our premium guests with tremendous value and opportunity.”

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