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the 2 of us in the cockpit and our lady flight attandant have our first flight to Jedda in May. anybody with some useful info, do and donts, to help make it a successful trip?
thanks, Franz
Here is a link concerning customs that you may find useful... (http://www.justlanded.com/english/Saudi-Arabia/Tools/Just-Landed-Guide/Culture/Social-Customs)
Hope this helps
tornado
Make sure you seal the bar before you land and no alcohol exposed. Theere is a religious police department who will board specifically looking for alcohol. Do not bring alcohol or magazines with topless girls in them in your bags. All crew bags are seached. Hilton Jeddah is a nice hotel.
thanks for the info Bomba, i will let you know how it went, will be there mid may.
servus.
I know a crew who ended up in jail because they shared a taxi with the F/A. I don't know whether they're still anal about that.
Just be careful and respect their culture especially around prayer time. What is acceptable in the west might not be there. Clear it with your handlers or hotel staff if you have any doubts. You want an uneventful entry and exit from the Kingdom.:)