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Abu Dhabi Hotels Offer Free Stays Amidst Flight Chaos
1 Mar
Summary
- Hotels must offer free extended stays for stranded guests.
- Department of Culture and Tourism will cover all hotel costs.
- Approximately 20,000 passengers received accommodation from authorities.
In a commendable display of humanitarianism, Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi) has mandated that hotels extend free stays for guests unable to depart due to flight disruptions. This directive, issued on February 28, ensures that stranded travelers are not burdened with additional accommodation expenses. Hotels are instructed to invoice the DCT Abu Dhabi directly for all associated room costs.
Authorities facilitated accommodation for approximately 20,000 passengers impacted by widespread flight cancellations, also providing meals and refreshments. This proactive response has been widely celebrated on social media platforms, with users commending the UAE's crisis management and focus on citizen and tourist welfare. Many contrasted this policy with potential surge pricing elsewhere during emergencies.
