TRIPREPORT | Saudia (BUSINESS CLASS) | Airbus A330-300 | Abha - Jeddah

Lie-flat seats aboard an Airbus A330-300 on a 1h domestic flight...that's Saudi Arabia!

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*FLIGHT INFORMATION*
Airline: Saudi Arabian Airlines
Aircraft: Airbus A330-300
Registration: HZ-AQ27
Flight Time: 1h 00min
Seat: 5L
From: Abha International
To: Jeddah King Abdulaziz
Date: April 2023

*EQUIPMENT INFORMATION*
Cameras used: iPhone 12 Max Pro, DJI Osmo Pocket
Additional equipment used: none

*PRICE BREAKDOWN*
Total Price: EUR 287.73
Total Routing: SHW-AHB-JED
Booked through: Saudi Arabian Airlines Website
Cost includes: Economy Class Ticket, plus upgrade to Business Class (EUR 82.00)
Booking made: February 2023

*VIDEO BREAKDOWN*
00:00 - Intro and Map
00:25 - Abha Airport
01:26 - Hayyak Lounge
02:16 - Boarding
03:22 - Cabin and Seat
05:42 - Inflight Entertainment
10:59 - Snack Service
12:50 - Inflight
13:44 - Approach and Landing
15:35 - Deboarding
15:49 - King Abdulaziz Airport
16:28 - Outro

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This video does not contain product placements. The airline was neither involved nor informed about the production of this Tripreport. The ticket fare was paid by ourselves.

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Created: May 2023

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[fareskotob]

Just for history...
I lived in Abha for about 20 years and exclusively flying this route only during such a period of time, not to mention Saudia's a330s were newly introduced to such route just back in 2019 because before this date no wide bodies were allowed to land there only narrow's and of course the famous a320 not even the a321 the a320 only, when I first tracked a saudia a330 flying out of abha I was really amazed and still remember it though 20/7/2019 one of the unforgettable dates in my life and still the story is to start ... I quickly organised a flight on this route and it had a flight number of 8945 back then and when I stepped on board what I first thought about was the chance of David or Felix flying on this route or even this aircraft and with all of that report such a flight, those were series of impossibilities for me but I really wished that they report such a flight while the aircraft was still on stand 5 in the arpon prior to our departure ... and now the dreams are really coming true and the trip report is simply done ... that's amazing. As an aviation geek since birth literally and a subscriber for simply aviation for more than 6 years nows what I could just say for David and Felix is simply GO ON you are simply amazing and I wish you the best of the luck ... not to forget that this specfic region is truly fascinating and not just abha the whole country of saudi arabia is really a piece of heaven and whenever you get the opportunity to visit such an outstanding country simply go for it you will never regret it ...
Sorry for writing a whole article but believe me I tried to summarise as much as I could and again thanks simply aviation.

[randolpho]

Some say that Felix is really David's alter-ego. Kind of like Clark Kent and Superman, they are never in one place at the same time.

[ziaurkhan]

My last domestic flight within Saudi Arabia was that exact same route back in 2004.
Man time flies!

[Jakobly]

very glad we have a well documented and high quality flight of the elusive A330R😇 preserving aviation history!

[Moda-d]

I live in Abha. I was very surprised when I saw the video of how they could reach this place😂. Thank you Felix for the great video ❤

[robbyfurqon]

Nice to see A330 regional, a custom A330 version for Saudia Airlines. Unfortunately, one of them destroyed at Sudan when the Battle of Khartoum happened last month.

[mylhodoppenberg]

Using widebodies on such short flights always fascinates me. Great to see!

[syed]

Saudia is awesome with those business class upgrades.

[cameraman]

My last visit to Saudi some 25 years ago and one thing I recall back then, even the idea of photographing in and around any airport in SA without permission, well...😒 I guess the government has lightened up a bit since then.

[AviationFin]

Another great video, my friend 👍
Thanks for sharing
Greetings from Helsinki ❄️ Finland

[goytabr]

I was expecting a warzone security apparatus at the airport, because Abha is very close to the Yemeni border, one of the most sensitive hotspots on earth these days, and Saudi involvement and interests in the Yemen civil war are well known, but it was so easy and relaxed!

[anthonydeas]

I think the Saudia livery is the classiest in the sky...

[livinginhell]

I have been following your very informative channel for long...I ilke especially, when you sit in my favorite In'n'out at LAX :) btw: Laban is no milk, it is the Arab version of the Turkish Ayran and it is to the Arab, what the Breze is to the Bavarian :)...

[ericduncan]

You know it’s a good day when simply Aviation post a video

[rezaalan]

Great flight, especially this flight is Short haul Business Class at Wide Body Aircraft. Thankfully, evn though at that time is Ramadhan, they still serve Snack Box upon request.

[henryhunter]

Another great trip report. 👍
I really love to see Middle Eastern trip reports.

[cosmicadventurer]

The cubby for your feet seemed narrow. All in all great video of the plane and scenic areas along the way.

[ahmadzahid]

i didn't expect to watch a domestic flight review of saudia! i can confirm the domestic flight of saudia have a much better experience than Europe and US flag carriers airliners

[janrichter]

What a beatiful country. I see dust, salty water and sand.

[jesusmonge]

Gracias Félix por compartir tu excelente trabajo.