Luggage rules revised in Saudia flights

September 4, 2012

Jeddah, September 4: Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) flights have implemented a new baggage allowance rule for the passenger, based on the "piece concept" replacing the current "weight concept".

According to the new system, which came into effect on September 1, each economy class passenger will be allowed to carry only one piece of luggage weighing 32kg or less. For the first and business class, two pieces up to 32kg each will be allowed. There would be charges for additional luggage piece even if it is within the allowed weight limit.

The airline has specified the extra baggage charges in its note to the travel agents.

Economy class passengers will be allowed an additional luggage weighing 23kg with an extra payment of 350 Saudi riyal for African and Asian destinations and 500 Saudi Riyal to destinations in the United States. During return trip, additional baggage services will be charged $100 from the embarkation points to Saudi Arabia.

Additional baggage allowance will be free of charge for holders of the Saudia frequent flyers who (Fursan Gold and Silver cards).

As far as hand baggage is concerned, it must not exceed 9kg in first and business class and 7kg in economy class cabins. The baggage size should not exceed that of overhead compartment capacity. It is forbidden to carry compressed and liquid materials in either checked-in baggage or carry-on baggage.

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‘Profit’ trap: Mangaluru trader duped of ₹33.1 lakh in online App scam

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December 7,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 7: A 34-year-old fruit and vegetable trader in Mangaluru has reportedly lost ₹33.1 lakh after falling victim to an online investment scam run through a fake mobile app.

Police said the scam began in September, when the victim received a link on Facebook. Clicking it connected him to a WhatsApp number, where an unidentified person introduced a high-return investment scheme and instructed him to download an app.

To build trust, the fraudster asked him to invest ₹30,000 on September 24. The trader soon received ₹34,000 as “profit,” convincing him the scheme was genuine. Over the next two months, he transferred money in multiple instalments via Google Pay and IMPS to different scanner codes and bank accounts shared by the scammers. Between September 24 and December 3, he ended up sending a total of ₹33.1 lakh.

When he later requested a refund of his investment and promised returns, the scammers demanded additional payments, claiming he needed to pay a “service tax” first. Even after he paid a small amount, no money was returned, and the scammers continued pressuring him for more.

A case has been registered at the CEN Crime Police Station.

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Mangaluru NRI returning from Saudi Arabia arrested over Instagram post

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru police have arrested a 27-year-old NRI on his return from Saudi Arabia in connection with an Instagram post allegedly containing derogatory and provocative remarks about the Hindu religion, officials said on Monday.

The accused, Abdul Khader Nehad, a resident of Ulaibettu in Mangaluru, was working in Saudi Arabia when the post was uploaded, police said.

A suo motu case was registered at the Bajpe police station on October 11 after an allegedly offensive post circulated from the Instagram account ‘team_sdpi_2025’. Police said the content was flagged for being provocative and derogatory in nature.

During the investigation, technical analysis traced the Instagram post to Nehad, who was residing abroad at the time, a senior police officer said. Based on these findings, a Look Out Circular (LOC) was issued against him.

On December 14, Nehad arrived from Saudi Arabia at Calicut International Airport in Kerala, where he was taken into custody on arrival. Police said further investigation is underway.

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