United Arab Emirates, and now Qatari, authorities have stepped in to ensure stranded travellers are not left without accommodation, but the program…at least in Dubai…is not as straightforward as free luxury hotel stays.
It appears that the government of Abu Dhabi is, at this point, offering a more generous policy than Dubai, with Qatar announcing its own policy earlier today.
I see no caveats about price: it appears that in Abu Dhabi, the government has clearly told hotels it will pay for the extension, with hotels submitting invoices to DCT rather than charging guests and making guests submit for reimbursement.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Live and Let's Fly.
