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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 12:13 pm
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Originally Posted by alex0683de
When departing from Saudi Arabia?

I've always heard the rule that flights into Saudi Arabia need to lock up the alcohol once they cross into Saudi airspace, and that flights leaving Saudi Arabia can break out the drinks once they have left Saudi airspace. No restrictions for flights merely overflying Saudi airspace enroute between two destinations outside Saudi Arabia.

But I have not been to the Magic Kingdom myself, so I have no firsthand experiences to go on.
For my flight from RUH last year we were not allowed alcoholic drinks pre-departure but no restrictions once in the air. I do not believe we were clear of Saudi airspace when drink service began.
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