A video of three retired Boeing 777s aircraft of Saudi Airlines being transported through roads from Jeddah to Riyadh has gone viral on social media.
The video shows aircraft being transported on a heavy vehicle through the highway for Riyadh Season Boulevard Runway. Electric vehicles accompanied the aircraft until it reached its final destination in Riyadh. The aircraft voyage caught people’s attention on social media as people posted videos of aircraft crossing mountains and deserts.
The bodies of the planes were transported after their wings, fuselages, and other functional components were taken apart. Saudi people are posting their pictures and videos taken with the aircraft, dressed up in national attire and waving the country’s flag.
Saudi Arabia’s head of the General Entertainment Authority has announced a competition for the best picture of video of the aircrafts journey from Jeddah to Riyadh. Luxury cars have been promised to the winners.
Al Sheikh has been reposting several photos on his X platform highlighting the enthusiasm among people as the plane challenge continues to gain momentum.
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The three aircraft will be transformed into shops and restaurants, featuring nearly 13 interactive events, including games and unique aviation experiences for all age groups. Guests will have the opportunity to view the interiors of these aircraft. The fifth edition of Riyadh Season will kick off on October 12th, 2024.
Riyadh Season is one of the world’s largest winter entertainment events. The event offers a variety of entertainment activities for the visitors. The official website of Riyadh Season 2024 reads: “Variety of food from around the world, courtesy of exclusive restaurants — plus countless exciting surprises. The festivities capture the essence of Saudi, from its Najdi heritage to its present-day dynamism.”
Riyadh Season is another project, part of the dynamic Vision 2030 of Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman to diversity the kingdom and open it to the outer world.