A Saudi Prince Once Bought Airplane Seats For His 80 Falcons. Here's Why
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Although this event may seem strange, CN Traveler reported that the practice of transporting falcons on planes in the Middle East is not unusual.
In a rather unusual story, a Saudi prince once took things to the next level and purchased individual airplane seats for each of his 80 falcons, a photo of which has resurfaced on social media. According to CN Traveler, the astonishing event took place in 2017. A member of the Saudi Arabian royal family had booked every seat in the airplane for his birds, ensuring they would travel in comfort and security. The old photo showed the falcons perched on airplane seats, each wearing a hood and tethered securely.
Back then, Reddit user Lensoo posted the shot of the birds perched in coach, along with a few human passengers. "My captain friend sent me this photo," the photo was captioned. "Saudi prince bought ticket for his 80 Hawks (falcons)," it added.
Although this event may seem strange, CN Traveler reported that the practice of transporting falcons on planes in the Middle East is not unusual. Falconry, the sport of hunting with birds of prey, holds a significant cultural and historical status in the Arabian Peninsula. This tradition dates back to thousands of years and is deeply ingrained in Arab heritage and identity.
