by Tengku Haydan
For practicing Muslims, abstaining from alcohol—a principle rooted in Islamic teachings—often extends to avoiding environments where it is served. This can pose challenges during air travel, particularly for frequent flyers seeking carriers aligned with their values.
Below are 10 airlines based in Muslim-majority nations that maintain alcohol-free policies on all flights:
- Saudia (Saudi Arabia)
The national carrier of Saudi Arabia prohibits the service, possession, or consumption of alcoholic beverages onboard. - Air Arabia (UAE)
This Sharjah-based budget airline enforces a strict no-alcohol policy across its fleet. - Kuwait Airways (Kuwait)
Alcohol is banned on all flights, including during layovers or connecting journeys. Passengers are barred from carrying it onboard. - Jazeera Airways (Kuwait)
The Kuwaiti low-cost carrier does not offer alcoholic drinks to passengers. - PIA – Pakistan International Airlines (Pakistan)
Pakistan’s national airline forbids alcohol consumption onboard, even if purchased as duty-free. - Egyptair (Egypt)
Egypt’s state-owned carrier refrains from serving alcohol on any of its routes. - Airblue (Pakistan)
The Islamabad-based private airline maintains a dry policy on all flights. - Iraqi Airways (Iraq)
Iraq’s national carrier explicitly states on its website that it does not serve alcohol. - Royal Brunei Airlines (Brunei)
Brunei’s flag carrier adheres to a zero-alcohol policy across its network. - Biman Bangladesh Airlines (Bangladesh)
The airline does not serve alcoholic beverages on any of its flights.
These airlines cater to passengers prioritising religious adherence or personal preference, reflecting a growing demand for alcohol-free travel options.
— News Sourced by Salaam Gateway
