After an 8-hour layover in the Kuala Lumpar airport, it was time to head to Bahrain, a small country bordering Saudi Arabia. Among the many security policies I find to be annoying are the policy for liquids. I finished my water, passed through security, and bought more water for the flight after passing through security. Then came the surprise – the gate had their own security check with the same no-liquid policy. Really? Is that needed? After passing through, you’re basically quarentined at the gate, with no access to water or bathrooms until you can get on the plane.
We’re heading to the Middle East, so I guess two security checkpoints feels like a great idea. But it’s a long flight so not being able to have water is a challenge. They’ll bring you a little 6oz cup of water when they offer drinks. Awesome. Thanks Gulf Air! Eck. I had looked them up and they actually came highly rated online so we’ll see.
