Originally Posted by
plunet
As far as I know some of the dry airlines do permit BYOB (bring your own bottle), such as Egyptian, Brunei, and I think Kuwait. On these airlines you should disclose to the gate agent and/or crew that you have alcohol and they will typically take it from you and serve it upon request, don't try and hide it.
However Saudia is definitely not in the BYOB camp, alcohol is strictly verboten and there would be considerable kerfuffle if alcohol is discovered on board, including evidence of it's consumption, and would probably result in a welcoming committee of the sort you don't want at JED.
Yep, trying to transit with alcohol is also a very bad idea.
If you think you need access to or to consume alcohol then flying Saudia and transit in the KSA is the wrong airline/country.
Are there any other concerns transiting through KSA? Or in the case of a cancellation/overnight? US passport holders/family with small children FWIW.
Just wondering for those who have done it. I see tons of deal territory fares to SE Asia from the US on SV and don’t care about drinking on the plane.