1. Some Policies of Saudi Arabian Airlines

4. 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 B747, MD- 11, MD-90, A300/600 and B777.  It flies over 12 billion passengers per year.

10. 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.

11. 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/First Officers is as follows:-  CAPTAIN -EMB 170 / MD90 SR 16,107.00  CAPTAIN -EMB 170 / MD90 SR 16,107.00  CAPTAIN -A300-600 SR 17,758.00  CAPTAIN -A300-600 SR 17,758.00  CAPTAIN -B747 CLASSIC/MD11/B777/B-747-400 SR 19,578.00  CAPTAIN -B747 CLASSIC/MD11/B777/B-747-400 SR 19,578.00  FIRST OFICERS -B747 CLASSIC/MD11 SR 13,475.00  FIRST OFICERS -B747 CLASSIC/MD11 SR 13,475.00

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

13. 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.

14. 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.

17. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.

35. 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.

36. References  F:\Documents\Saudi Arabia - Hajj.htm  F:\Documents\Saudi Arabian Airlines _ _ _ A New World of Choices.htm  F:\Documents\Saudi 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