Alcohol served on flights to/from Riyadh?
Jan 11, 2010 | 3:03 pm
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Alcohol served on flights to/from Riyadh?
Hi
I'm flying BMI LHR-RUH then Emirates RUH-DXB.
Anyone know if alcoholic beverages are served on board either of these routes?
Cheers (no pun intended
)
Stephen
I'm flying BMI LHR-RUH then Emirates RUH-DXB.
Anyone know if alcoholic beverages are served on board either of these routes?
Cheers (no pun intended
)Stephen
Jan 11, 2010 | 9:14 pm
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I believe they both do.
Jan 12, 2010 | 1:31 pm
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Yes ,except in Saudi airspace.
Jan 12, 2010 | 1:33 pm
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Yes on BD,and watch the bar drain in seconds!
Not sure EK will as the flight is almost totally in Saudi airspace.
Not sure EK will as the flight is almost totally in Saudi airspace.
Jan 12, 2010 | 1:37 pm
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QR serves alcohol over Saudi Airspace.
Jan 12, 2010 | 3:35 pm
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Yes in flight. No for pre-departure drinks when departing from RUH.
Jan 12, 2010 | 4:01 pm
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Thanks!
Many thanks to all for prompt and helpful replies. I look forward to my non Saudi airspace beer!
Jan 12, 2010 | 4:11 pm
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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.
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.
Jan 13, 2010 | 10:05 am
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On my frequent flights in and out of RUH with BA ( aboy 5 years ago) they would always announce entry and exit of Saudi airspace. Not that I really wanted any alcohol when flying out at 03.00 am.
I have also taken the EK flight from RUH. I cannot remenmber but as it is shortly and basixcally entirely in saidi airspace I doubt any alcohol is offered.
I have also taken the EK flight from RUH. I cannot remenmber but as it is shortly and basixcally entirely in saidi airspace I doubt any alcohol is offered.
Jan 13, 2010 | 10:12 am
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Appropriate forum.
Jan 13, 2010 | 12:13 pm
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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.
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.
Jun 6, 2023 | 10:17 pm
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Nope into Riyadh
I flew from Doha to Riyadh in June 2023. No alcohol at all offered on board (first class).
Jun 13, 2023 | 7:19 pm
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Bumping a 13 year old thread is of little value
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