Some Policies of Saudi Arabian Airlines Introduction Saudi

Some Policies of Saudi Arabian Airlines

Introduction § Saudi Arabian Airlines is the national and the only airline of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia based in Jeddah. § It is the largest airline in the Middle East with a fleet of over 120 aircraft including B 747, MD 11, MD-90, A 300/600 and B 777. § It flies over 12 billion passengers per year.

the Employment Payment Policy in Saudi Arabian Airlines § This payment system differs from other organizations in the currency used. § When it is distributed. § Salary increases.

The Employment Payment Policy in Saudi Arabian Airlines § US Dollar equivalent of a Saudi Riyal salary is not guaranteed and may fluctuate according to the exchange rate. § One Us Dollar equals SR 3. 75 to 4. § The basic monthly starting salary for a direct entry Captain/First Officers is as follows: - § § CAPTAIN -EMB 170 / MD 90 SR 16, 107. 00 CAPTAIN -A 300 -600 SR 17, 758. 00 CAPTAIN -B 747 CLASSIC/MD 11/B 777/B-747 -400 SR 19, 578. 00 FIRST OFICERS -B 747 CLASSIC/MD 11 SR 13, 475. 00

The Employment Payment Policy in Saudi Arabian Airlines § Employees are taking 13 th months salary. § The service salary increases annually for all employees.

The Means of Communication in Saudi Arabian Airlines § Employees are using all communication directions upward, downward, and horizontal. § They also use different channel of communication like electronic, written, and oral. § The style of communication is formal and/or informal.

The Means of Communication in Saudi Arabian Airlines § Usually managers use informal tone with the employees. § On the other hand, this organization has very strict and firm rules such as the leaves, vacations, and official holidays.

The Reflection of Culture in this Organization § Saudi Arabia is the Islamic center in the Middle East because of the holiest of destinations in the Muslim world, Mecca and Al. Medina cities. § Each year, over 2 million Muslims perform the Hajj, or Great Pilgrimage to Mecca.

The Reflection of Culture in this Organization § Saudi Arabian Airlines prevents the carrier from serving alcoholic beverages to passengers. § It sets up a traveling prayer before any plane takes off right after the safety instructions.

The Reflection of Culture in this Organization § People are allowed to pray in the plane in the special provided areas. § Women should wear veil once they get to the Saudi Airport by the law.

Conclusion § I discussed some payment policies in Saudi Arabian Airlines. § I also shed the light on the means of communication among the employees. § The most noticeable aspect in this organization is the reflection of religion and culture and the Islamic rituals that implemented by employees or Muslim passengers.

References § F: DocumentsSaudi Arabia - Hajj. htm § F: DocumentsSaudi Arabian Airlines _ _ _ A New World of Choices. htm § F: DocumentsSaudi Arabian Airlines Information from Answers_com. htm § http: //www. airlinequality. com/Forum/saudia. htm § http: //images. google. com/images? q=images+of+mecca&hl =en&sa=X&oi=images&ct=title