Saudia crew life in Jeddah, from a foreign crew member two years in
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#1 From Lahore, two years at Saudia, so here is the honest version. Housing provided, transport provided, tax free salary below the big Gulf three but the cost of living is low so savings are fine. Jeddah is on the sea, relaxed compared to Riyadh, and things have opened up a lot: cinemas, cafés, events. No alcohol. Roster is a mix of domestic, regional and long haul to Europe and Asia. The crew community is large and international. If you want a calmer Gulf option and can live without nightlife, it is a good place to start.
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#2 Riyadh Air trainee here, the country has changed a lot in a few years and Jeddah is a big part of that.
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#3 Applied to Saudia too before Riyadh Air came through. Good to have a real description.