Fly With Saudi Arabian Airlines

Fly With Saudi Arabian Airlines

Also known as Saudia, Saudi Arabian Airlines has its base in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and is the country’s national airline carrier. Saudia began in 1945 after the then US President, Franklin D. Roosevelt gifted King Abdul Aziz with a Douglas DC-3 airliner. The government then purchased two more DC-3s and established Saudia as the nation’s carrier in September of 1945, giving the Trans World Airlines a management contract to run the airline.

Today, Saudi Arabian Airlines boasts of 142 aircraft, which includes some of the latest aircraft technology. The airline’s fleet comprises of 93 and 49 airbus and Boeing aircraft respectively. Saudia is the third largest airline in the Middle East, flying about 34 million passengers annually, to over 95 global destinations.

Although Saudi Arabian Airlines operates on a daily, the airline is particularly popular in the Ramadhan and Hajj months. This is so much so that the airline was crowned the Best Hajj Airline and the Best Umran Airline. Saudi also has several other awards and recognitions. Some of the more notable ones include Best First Class Amenity Kit and Best Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity launch by an Airline. Pax International presented both awards in 2019.

Saudia has been a member of the SkyTeam alliance since 2012 and is also part of the Arab Air Carriers Organization.

#Saudi Arabian Airlines Travel Experience

Saudi Arabian Airlines offers four classes of travel; Saudia first suite, first-class, business class, and guest class. Through Saudia Catering, the airline’s catering service aims to offer quality food to its passengers on all flight classes. The airline also provides inflight entertainment systems that contain vast Islamic content.

Passengers onboard the Airbus 330 and Airbus 320 also get to enjoy WiFi entertainment by downloading the Saudia SkyFi app.

**Saudia First Suite**

The unique selection of travel amenities available on the Saudia First suite will make your flight comfortable and memorable. You get to enjoy a completely-enclosed private suite that comes with 82” long chairs and 23” wide screens. You get to choose from the 4-course menu or dine on demand, thanks to the onboard chef. Furla and Porsche designs also provide a variety of amenities to passengers in the suites.

**Saudia First Class**

From the moment you board the plane, you will realize that the First Class offers you an exceptional flight. The selection of fresh fruit juices as you board followed by the Arabic coffee after take-off is bound to make you feel welcome. You get to enjoy comfortable reclining seats that come with adjustable headrests and monitors for your entertainment. The cuisine comprises of assorted hors d’oeuvres, soup, hot and cold desserts, among other items.

**Saudia Business Class**

Just like the passengers in first class, the business class travelers also get to enjoy fresh juice and coffee upon boarding the aircraft. The cabin features fully-adjustable electric seats that you can convert into a long one to make a full flatbed. All seats have monitors that give the passengers full control and access to entertainment. Passengers in the business class also get to enjoy international cuisine from the airline’s catering service. For long overnight flights, passengers receive personal care kits with all the essentials.

**Saudia Guest Class**

The seats on the Guest class are quite comfortable and feature pitches of up to 34 inches. All seats come with automatic seat adaptation to body movement and an entertainment system with up to 24 stations. Passengers get to choose their cuisine from Arabic and Western dishes, as well as a meal from the destination country. There are a variety of vegetarian dishes to choose from as well. Saudi Arabian Airlines provides overnight kits to all its passengers, while children under 12years receive books and games to keep them occupied all through the flight.

##Check-in and Baggage

Saudi Arabian Airlines offers web check-in for all domestic flights and a few selected international flights. To use the service, you must have a valid eTicket and check-in any time between 48 hours and one hour to the departure time.

###Saudi Arabian Airlines Check-In

Passengers are advised to check-in online at least one hour before the departure time. You can also cancel your online check-in within this time. Web check-in is not available for passengers with special requests such as wheelchairs, unaccompanied children, extra seats, among others.

###Saudi Arabian Airlines Baggage Information

##Allowed Luggage per Saudi Arabian Airlines Cabin Class

**First Class**

• Checked luggage x 2pc (up to 32 kg each)
• Carry-on luggage x 1 pc (up to 9 kg)

**Business Class**

• Checked luggage x 2pc (up to 32 kg each)
• Carry-on luggage x 1 pc (up to 9 kg)

**Economy Class**

• Checked luggage x 4pc (up to 23 kg each)
• Carry-on luggage x 1 pc (up to 7 kg)