Flying during Ramadan
#1
Flying during Ramadan
Has anyone ever flown back home during Ramadan?
I am not sure if it would be right to eat and drink onboard if I am stuck next to someone who is fasting or do I just say tough?
I am not sure if it would be right to eat and drink onboard if I am stuck next to someone who is fasting or do I just say tough?
#2
Re: Flying during Ramadan
I understood that fasting exemptions applied for travellers, even if many stick with it.
Your call; but fasting is supposed to be a test of resolve. You'd almost be doing them a favour by putting their faith to the test by eating next to them. Depending on the quality of the airline food, of course!
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Your call; but fasting is supposed to be a test of resolve. You'd almost be doing them a favour by putting their faith to the test by eating next to them. Depending on the quality of the airline food, of course!
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#4
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Re: Flying during Ramadan
oh and watch porn on your laptop too..
unless your flying to Saudi of course..
#5
Re: Flying during Ramadan
i felt bad, but as i'd been upgraded i just had to have that champagne and rather a lot of Chablis plus the full meal...
He slept a lot...
#7
Re: Flying during Ramadan
I have just come back, the Pilot announced Iftar which was quite amusing as we had all just had the meal
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Re: Flying during Ramadan
You're right about not having to fast, but what kind of weakling uses travel as an excuse not to fast?
You're not exactly pedalling to keep the plane airborne are you?
If you're flying out, carry on as normal. There are millions of ways to be considerate.
You're not exactly pedalling to keep the plane airborne are you?
If you're flying out, carry on as normal. There are millions of ways to be considerate.
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Re: Flying during Ramadan
I flew back from Jordan last year during Ramadan late afternoon/evening. They had the normal meal service soon after take off, then a second for when the iftar was called. I had no problem chomping when I was surrounded by guys fasting. They didn't sem to mind - they too were sleeping.
#11
Re: Flying during Ramadan
Expats do not generally fast (I know there are exceptions), so when you can be discreet do so. When you can't i.e. on a plane, tough - traveller's do not have to fast it is their choice. They get Paradise, you get chicken and rice. No need to feel guilty then!
#12
Re: Flying during Ramadan
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#13
Re: Flying during Ramadan
Ramadan or fasting is not applicable on travelling. Especially long distances. If he's fasting he might be an islamic extremist. I wouldn't be comfortable sitting near him anyways
#14
Re: Flying during Ramadan
All the food outlets were open in terminal 3 and everyone was eating without a care in the world.