Saudi Arabian Airlines Uncovered - Should You Fly SAUDIA?

Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) recently launched flights to South Korea. I flew on SAUDIA B787 Dreamliner from Seoul Incheon to Jeddah via Riyadh.

It is interesting for me to see who travels on this new SAUDIA flight as the country only recently opened to tourism and transit. During the flight, I reviewed all the SAUDIA in-flight service offerings including an onboard chef cooking fresh eggs for breakfast.

SAUDIA is a no-alcohol airline, there is a dedicated prayer area on their widebody aircraft. The transit in Jeddah was easy. Finally, the airport is under one roof. During the transit, I visited the new SAUDIA Al Fursan Lounge. The lounge is the largest lounge in Skyteam airlines, which can accommodate up to 10,000 passengers a day.

During each Hajj season, the airline carries over 100,000 passengers within a few weeks in and out of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. I hope to document it in the next Hajj season.

[MA]

I have a cousin who flew for Saudia and he fell in love with the place back in the 90s.

I visited Dahran and parts East briefly back in the 90s on a government-sponsored vacation.

[DD-gzut]

I flew Saudia from JED to AMS. It was my first time as a tourist in Saudi. I loved it and I will definitely go back to the KSA. Love your videos, keep them coming!

[pavitrasrihari]

People always have something to learn from different people, i love the way you talk to people of different cultures and regions. Loads to learn like the Alchemist

[nshak]

I did fly with Saudia arabia airline and I can strongly say they are super friendly and helpful and ofcourse very professional...I'll never forget how happy to do my pryer at 35k feet .💖. 🇸🇦🇸🇦

[sorayamacabando]

I fly Saudia Airlines everytime I go for Umrah and Hajj. Saudia Airlines is so nice friendly crew and Professional crew staff. I love the food they serve too.

[rsingh]

I love Saudia, May God Bless Saudi Arabia 🙏

[zarahlina]

I flew with SAUDIA AIRLINES from New York to Riyadh... and it was a good trip. We had a good meal and loved the crew. We have been flying with SAUDIA since we were kids and loved it ever since. Thanks for taking us around.

[jasonliestam]

My father was General Manager of Saudia Catering during the 80s and 90s, and we lived in Riyadh, so emotional to see the images at the start of the video from back then...i still have that same ashtray on Talals desk!

[cuprum]

There is this happiness that I experience when I get to see one of Sam's new adventures. Not only because the video's are so well made and interesting but because I know Sam is doing well out there and living his dream.

[foodlover]

Sam. Love your videos.
Traveled a short domestic flight on Saudia earlier this year from Riyadh to Madina.
I have to admit it was a very pleasant experience, a far cry from what used to be when i last travelled by Saudia
They seem to have come a long way
Thanks again for your very informative and entertaining videos

[abigailtrumbo]

I just flew on Saudia airlines and loved it! They were helpful and gracious. Most importantly, the bathrooms were perfect; I was flying pregnant so even the thought of mess could make me sick, but I didn’t throw up the entire flight because everything was so clean!

[ozarkmedia]

I logged a gazillion miles on Saudia in the 90s both in-Kingdom and internationally. So glad to see them progressing and having more female crew. Change coming slowly, but its certainly welcome. The onboard chef is a nice touch.

[azarabdullaev]

ALHAMDULLILAH Mr. Sam. Thank You ❤️❤️❤️

[MA-orpf]

Flew Saudi in 2017 Manchester to Jeddah and return on the Boeing 787 both ways. Amazing flights. Good food, excellent seats, friendly service and clean cabin. I score Saudi a solid 9/10.

[BeverlySueX]

It's so lovely to see you speaking to so many people, you truly meet some interesting people and seem very friendly to talk to. Great video as always! :)

[seanarnaout]

I flew with them from Washington DC to Lahore (with a change of Saudia planes in Jeddah), and then from Lahore to Washington DC (with a change of Saudia planes in Jeddah), back in January of this year with my parents. I stayed in Pakistan 🇵🇰 for about two weeks, seeing my wife and meeting her family as well as spending time with all of them.

[Merlanx]

I flew Saudia a few weeks ago, Business Class from AMS via JED to DXB and it was great. especially because we only paid 430 Euro for a return. They have great seats and food and the crews are really friendly. Lounge in JED is also great.. its just too cold xd

[AlshehriAhmed]

My cousin studies and live in Korea, he is also fluent in Korean. Yet we are from the deep southern tribes of Saudi. The world has become a small village.

[airlineshow]

Really great review!! Was recently in KSA, and was lucky enough to fly Saudia domestically. Great airline. Rapidly changing, opening and liberalising country. Heartening to see

[teazerfemi]

Thanks Sam, this lovely video brought smiles upon my face, I love Saudia, their flight attendants were nice and pleasant