Sunday, September 29, 2013

Ethiopian airline to airlift Nigerian fans at reduced cost


Nigeria football fans wishing to watch the October 13 World Cup playoff tie between the Super Eagles and the Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa, now have the opportunity to do so at subsidized rate, so says Ethiopian Airlines, which has outlined plans to airlift teeming Nigerian soccer fans to Ethiopia at reduced cost.

Triple Joy Tour, which represents the airline, disclosed on Thursday in Abuja that the airline will be airlifting interested football fans from three locations in the country, namely Enugu, Abuja and Lagos.


Representative of the travel agency, Boma Anga said cost for the two-night, three-day tour will cost interested soccer fans $1,450 for economy and $2950 for business class. He added that the fee will cover costs for hotel accommodation in Ethiopia, guided tours to important tourist sites as well as airport shuttle transportation arrangement.


“For us, this is big occasion to take the fans to see their team do business on the pitch. It is a cracker that every football fan wants to be part of. So, we are offering an all-inclusive package to the fans. By paying the air fare, you get additional incentive in the form of hotel accommodation for two nights as well as transportation services to choice places,” said Anga.

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