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Riyadh Air staff travel & standby
Listing or booking is mandatory for every staff traveler on Riyadh Air, and you do it yourself in myIDTravel, one flight per listing. Riyadh Air's own employees have priority, and the minimum dress standard is smart casual. Staff Airlines shows estimated open seats on Riyadh Air flights before you go.
Rules for staff travel
Source: Riyadh Air staff travel rules published in the FlyZED directory.
How to list for standby on Riyadh Air
Listing or booking is mandatory for every staff traveler, and each listing covers one flight only.
myIDTravel is self-service:
- List or book, rebook and cancel your trip online only.
- Open myIDTravel through your own airline's internal link.
- The confirmation is sent straight to your email.
Flights you can't use
Check the Travel Info in myIDTravel for any embargoes that apply.
Visas and travel documents
Entry rules differ between destinations and may require pre-registration or an application. Getting the right passport, visas or vaccination certificates and checking that they are valid is your job, before you set off. Riyadh Air takes no responsibility for missing or invalid documents, and any fine it gets because of them is passed on to you in full.
Baggage
Your baggage allowance is shown on your itinerary, in line with the ZED agreement. Your bags travel only if space and the flight's weight limits allow.
- Excess baggage can be arranged in the Riyadh Air App, possibly at a special staff rate. At the airport it costs the regular commercial rate.
- Some items are restricted on board: see www.riyadhair.com or the Riyadh Air App.
Check-in
Check-in times depend on the departure airport: see the Riyadh Air App. If no time is given, check in at least 60 minutes before departure.
- Firm travelers can and should use web check-in.
- You can use self-service kiosks once your listing is done.
- Mobile check-in is possible if your ticket was issued through myidtravel.com.
All check-in information is in the Riyadh Air App.
Boarding, seats and upgrades
Riyadh Air employees have priority over employees of other airlines.
Firm travelers can choose any regular seat in their booked cabin, or buy other seats, such as extra legroom, in the Riyadh Air App.
Special services, children and pets
- Riyadh Air can't accept unaccompanied minors (UMNR) at the moment.
- Firm travelers can order special meals, where offered, in the Riyadh Air App.
- A wheelchair can be booked for passengers with reduced mobility.
Dress code
All staff travelers and the people traveling with them must follow a dress code that fits Riyadh Air's image and common standards. The minimum is smart casual; if you don't comply, you can be refused travel.
- Fine: appropriate, well-groomed clothes, KSA national dress, jeans with a T-shirt and casual shoes, business attire.
- Not allowed: overly revealing clothes or a bare midriff; sportswear, beachwear, activewear, flip-flops or beach slippers; jeans with cut-offs, frayed hems or holes; shorts (except for children under 12); clothes with questionable or offensive words or graphics.
Good to know
- Staff travel doesn't include many special services, such as lounge access or free excess baggage.
- On leisure trips you have no lounge access, even with a confirmed booking. You may be able to buy discounted access in the Riyadh Air App or at an RX lounge if there's space.
- You can't earn or redeem miles on ID tickets, and frequent flyer benefits don't apply.
- For any other ID travel issue, email [email protected].
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FlynasQuestions, answered
Do I need to list in myIDTravel for a Riyadh Air flight?
Yes. Listing or booking is mandatory for all staff travelers, in myIDTravel, one flight per listing.
When should I check in for Riyadh Air?
It depends on the airport: check the Riyadh Air App. If no time is given, at least 60 minutes before departure.
Can I wear jeans on Riyadh Air?
Yes, jeans with a T-shirt and casual shoes are fine, but not jeans with cut-offs, frayed hems or holes. Shorts aren't allowed except for children under 12.
Can I use the lounge on a Riyadh Air staff ticket?
Not on leisure trips, even when confirmed. You may be able to buy discounted access in the Riyadh Air App or at an RX lounge if there's space.
Can children travel alone on Riyadh Air?
No. Riyadh Air can't accept unaccompanied minors at the moment.
Which airlines can I fly on ZED fares?
It depends on the ZED and interline agreements of the airline you work for. In Staff Airlines, the partner airlines filter shows only the flights you can board.
Airline rules change often and this summary may be out of date. Always confirm important details with Riyadh Air’s staff travel department or in the booking tool you use before you travel. Staff Airlines is not responsible for denied boarding, missed flights or other losses. Found a mistake? Let us know.
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