The pair is launching Museum in the Sky, a cultural adventure where a plane becomes a flying museum.
AlUla and Saudia are inviting visitors to book a Saudia flight from Riyadh to AlUla on November 4, to go on a cultural adventure in a plane that is temporarily being converted into a flying museum. The flight, which is available for one day only, will bring together AlUla’s finest artefacts, which tell the story of Saudi Arabia’s ancient civilisation.
The inflight entertainment will also consist of Discover Saudi Arabia. Passengers can watch the Discovery Channel’s documentary, Architects of Ancient Arabia, and can also listen to a special introduction on board from archaeologist Dr. Rebecca Foote.
Dr. Rebecca Foote says: “There is an extraordinary volume of work ongoing in AlUla by both local and international archaeological teams, and yet we are only just beginning to understand the complexity of AlUla’s past. AlUla is a true hidden gem in the Arabian Peninsula, and we are slowly revealing its secrets. I am looking forward to sharing more about our work to the passengers onboard Saudia’s Museum in the Sky.”
Phillip Jones, Chief Destination Management and Marketing Officer at RCU, added: “Museum in the Sky is providing a true connection back to AlUla as a living museum and the significance of the archaeological work we do in AlUla, which we believe is the biggest archaeological program in the world right now. We are honoured to work with Saudia and to welcome these passengers and all those who are planning visits over the next few months to discover more of AlUla’s living history.”
