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Jun 15, 2008, 4:25 pm
#1696
Join Date: May 2001
Location: TYO
Posts: 1,496
I think you can get a transit visa or something, for 36 hours. But don't quote me.
Jun 15, 2008, 4:33 pm
#1697
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: NRT / HND
Programs: AA EXP, NH Plat, Former UA 1K
Posts: 5,825
Well I got curious and looked up the visa restrictions. For US passport holders its not as bad as I thought.
Dress Code Details from link above:
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/ 15JUN08 / 2227 UTC National U.S.A. (US) /Transit SAUDI ARABIA (SA) Destination U.S.A. (US) ALSO CHECK DESTINATION INFORMATION BELOW SAUDI ARABIA (SA) Visa not required, provided: - continuing to a third country by same or first connecting aircraft within 18 hours; and - holding confirmed onward ticket and all documents required for next destination. Only one stop-over is permitted is Saudi Arabia, except when flying on Saudi Arabian Airlines, where a second transit point is permitted. Any change to itinerary is subject to immigration aproval. There are no hotel facilities available in the airport transit area. However passengers whose connection time is over 6 hours and less than 18 hours may be allowed to leave the airport for hotel accommodation or shopping. If granted permission to leave, passenger will be given a transit permit which must be submitted to immigration 3 hours before departure time. One coloured (passport) photograph is required. Transit refused if not complying with requirements regarding general appearance, see: For details, click here .
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/ 15JUN08 / 2232 UTC SAUDI ARABIA (SA) ADMISSION AND TRANSIT RESTRICTIONS: The Government of Saudi Arabia refuses admission and transit to: a. nationals of Israel; b. those arriving in apparent intoxicated state. The delivering carrier will be held responsible and their regular operations to Saudi Arabia might be jeopardized due to violation of the Islamic laws. c. those who do not comply with the Saudi Arabian requirements regarding general appearance and behaviour such as: -women exposing legs or arms, or wearing too thin or too tight clothes; -men wearing shorts exposing legs; -men and women displaying affection in public in any manner.
Jun 15, 2008, 6:48 pm
#1699
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: CO, UA, who cares what level, that doesn't make me special, now does it?
Posts: 917
So, does this earn miles anywhere BESIDES the airline's own plan? If not, I'm doubtful any FT members could even use this fare.
Jun 15, 2008, 7:03 pm
#1700
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: United Arab Emirates & Arizona, USA
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Over on the Middle East forum, there are multiple threads devoted to the topic of Saudi visas. Although this citation looks promising, it's always ambiguous, and I haven't seen anyone post a recent case of actually obtaining a Saudi transit visa.
Jun 16, 2008, 12:55 am
#1701
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: NRT / HND
Programs: AA EXP, NH Plat, Former UA 1K
Posts: 5,825
Well, I'll be perfectly content if I never go back to that country again in my lifetime so I have no interest in trying this myself (not even considering the worthless Saudia only miles). The info I posted is the IATA info, so a transit visa shouldn't be needed. Perhaps if one wanted to leave the airport you might apply at in country at the airport, but if you stay in the airport then according to the info given to airlines, you're good to go.
Jun 16, 2008, 5:11 pm
#1702
Join Date: Mar 2008
Programs: AP, UA, AA
Posts: 709
Mile high
ADMISSION AND TRANSIT RESTRICTIONS: The Government of Saudi
Arabia refuses admission and transit to:
a. nationals of Israel;
b. those arriving in apparent intoxicated state. The
delivering carrier will be held responsible and their
regular operations to Saudi Arabia might be jeopardized
due to violation of the Islamic laws.
c. those who do not comply with the Saudi Arabian
requirements regarding general appearance and behaviour
such as:
-women exposing legs or arms, or wearing too thin or too
tight clothes;
-men wearing shorts exposing legs;
-men and women displaying affection in public in any
manner.
What will happen if a couple is doing the mile high in there first class seat?
Arabia refuses admission and transit to:
a. nationals of Israel;
b. those arriving in apparent intoxicated state. The
delivering carrier will be held responsible and their
regular operations to Saudi Arabia might be jeopardized
due to violation of the Islamic laws.
c. those who do not comply with the Saudi Arabian
requirements regarding general appearance and behaviour
such as:
-women exposing legs or arms, or wearing too thin or too
tight clothes;
-men wearing shorts exposing legs;
-men and women displaying affection in public in any
manner.
What will happen if a couple is doing the mile high in there first class seat?
Jun 16, 2008, 7:33 pm
#1703
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: NRT / HND
Programs: AA EXP, NH Plat, Former UA 1K
Posts: 5,825
Hmmm.... maybe depends on whether its over Saudi Airspace or where the final destination of the flight is.
Jun 17, 2008, 3:53 am
#1704
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: MAD, FRA, AMS
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Posts: 329
Jun 18, 2008, 10:22 pm
#1705
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Cuenca, Ecuador
Programs: UA, AA, DL, SPG, Hyatt
Posts: 844
For the record, let me state that I love this thread!
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Jun 18, 2008, 11:43 pm
#1706
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: OOL
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Posts: 3,659
And while this thread is quiet we love to read your
Operational upgrades from a gate agent's perspective
Operational upgrades from a gate agent's perspective
Jun 19, 2008, 2:11 am
#1707
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 805
And while this thread is quiet we love to read your
Operational upgrades from a gate agent's perspective
Operational upgrades from a gate agent's perspective
Jun 19, 2008, 3:02 am
#1708
FlyerTalk Evangelist
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THat is a great link. It's going to take a long time to get through it but wow is it informative.
Thanks!!!!
Thanks!!!!
Jun 19, 2008, 6:52 am
#1709
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Location: Currently in Bloomington, IN, but Normally NYC, CDG, and even POZ or wherever FT takes me.
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Jun 19, 2008, 8:14 am
#1710
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: NYC
Posts: 9,184
Does anyone know if this one is route based or has a hip check?