Last Updated on March 10, 2020
But only for those traveling in business class, first-class, or residence. Residence tickets give you access to the most premium and exclusive seats Etihad has to offer.
If you have bought one of those, the airline will offer you a Khaleej Suite at Emirates Palace free of charge. You will spend the night at Abu Dhabi in the most luxurious way possible.
7. Ethiopian Airlines
No one wants to get stuck in the Addis Ababa airport in Ethiopia overnight waiting for a connecting flight. If it happens to you and you are traveling with Ethiopian Airlines, walk to their help desk at the airport and ask for a hotel room.
The company offers both the hotel room and the transfer service to all its passengers who have to wait for over 8 hours (and up to 24 hours) for their connecting flight. For additional information, please check the company’s official website.
8. Gulf Air
If you have an 8-hour plus stopover at the Bahrain airport and you are flying with Gulf Air, make sure you check if you are entitled to a free hotel room.
There are a few specific conditions, so visit this website to check all the information available. Alternatively, you can also go through the Gulf Air desk at the airport or call their center.
9. TAP Portugal
You can add or prolong your stopover in either Porto or Lisbon airports if you are flying with TAP Portugal. The Portuguese airline doesn’t charge you an additional airfare if you decide to have a stopover up to five nights. This is a great opportunity to explore these amazing Portuguese cities.
10. XiamenAir
If you have a stopover at the airport of Xiamen and Fuzhou, chances are you are traveling on XiamenAir.
This Chinese airline offers free accommodation and airport-hotel transportation for stopovers longer than 6 hours and up to 24 hours. However, not every passenger is entitled to these offers, so check the airline’s desk at the airport to see if you qualify for it.
