Saudia Airlines warn passengers of strict dress code

[Varun]

Some may not be surprised to see a strict dress code on Saudi Arabian planes, since the country follows a conservative version of Sunni Islam, but others on social media think it has gone too far.

Known as one of the wealthiest nations in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia also has a reputation of restricting women's rights, in line with its interpretation of Sunni Islam, Wahhabism.

Details of the dress code featured on Saudia Airlines website show that the airline requires guests to dress in a way that does not 'cause offense or discomfort to other passengers'.

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No booze, can't even wear shorts....what a thankless flying experience. Refer the article for more specifics + reactions on Twitter.

 

[Asim_khan]

Isn't their demented psychotic defence minister crown Prince trying to encourage bikini beaches etc? Maybe you just need to dress up fully on the plane before you strip off on the beach. Their plane, their rules. Just like Sahara will undoubtedly bring in a ban on beef jerky soon enough.

 

[Syed1]

Just when you think Saudi Arabia cannot be any worse, they come back and surprise you.

 

[Dios]

Just don't fly with that airline. Don't see what the problem is.

 

[sshakir411]

Over exaggeration. Most Saudi Airlines flights are empty anyways...

 

[Gabbar Singh]

Their airline, their rules! Don't like it then don't fly with them.