Etihad Airways has named Nigeria as one of the countries in Africa, whose Economy Class passengers would benefit from the one night’s free accommodation in Abu Dhabi and stopover in the nation’s capital.

Other passengers in the Economy Class that will enjoy the one night’s free accommodation according to the airline are  passengers from Middle East and Pakistan.

According to Etihad other countries in Africa whose passengers will enjoy the offer apart from Nigeria includes: South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, Tanzania, Kenya and Sudan.

Countries whose passengers will benefit from the offer from the Middle East are Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Lebanon in addition to Pakistan

The offer, according to the airline is valid from May 1, 2018 to September 15, 2018 and the travel period is until 30 September 2018.

The carrier gave the names of the hotels included in the offer as Radisson Blu on Yas Island and the Yas Island Rotana.

Speaking on the offer, Etihad Airways’ Executive Vice President Commercial, Mohammad Al Bulooki said, “Etihad Airways is delighted to invite passengers to experience Abu Dhabi, a city which has so much to offer every type of traveller, especially during a short stopover.”

“Five million passenger arrivals were recorded in Abu Dhabi in 2017, proving that the emirate continues to attract greater numbers of leisure visitors each year,” he said.

Etihad stated that passengers could take advantage of world-famous leisure and business attractions, which include : miles of beautiful white sand beaches, theme parks such as Yas Waterworld, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and the soon-to-be-launched Warner Bros. Theme Park.

The airline said that there are unforgettable desert safari expeditions, arts and cultural institutions such as Manarat Al Saadiyat and the Louvre Museum, exquisite local and international dining, world-class golf, and Yas Marina Circuit, adding that Abu Dhabi also offers a wide range of shopping opportunities to suit all tastes with a large choice of popular outlets and brands.

The city boasts a selection of spacious high-end shopping malls such as Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi Mall, Marina Mall and The Galleria – one of the world’s most luxurious shopping centres.

Recalled that Etihad Airways has been running stopover programmes since 2011 and offering passengers a variety of services including: airport meet & assist, transportation, accommodation, tours and visa processing services.