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Saudia

Overview

Details

  • Full Name: Saudi Arabian Airlines
  • Founded: September 1945
  • Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • Main Hub: King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED), Jeddah
  • Secondary Hubs: King Khalid International Airport (RUH), Riyadh; King Fahd International Airport (DMM), Dammam
  • Fleet Size: Approximately 163 aircraft
  • Memberships/Alliances: Member of SkyTeam since 2012
  • Website: saudia.com
  • IATA Code: SV
  • ICAO Code: SVA

History

Established in 1945 with a single Douglas DC-3 aircraft gifted to King Abdulaziz by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Saudia began as a modest operation. Over the decades, it expanded its fleet and route network, becoming the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia. In 1962, Saudia became the first Middle Eastern airline to operate jet aircraft with the introduction of the Boeing 720. The airline rebranded to “Saudia” and joined the SkyTeam alliance in 2012, enhancing its global connectivity.

Fleet & Aircraft

Long-Haul Aircraft (Wide-Body)

  • Airbus A330-300
  • Boeing 777-300ER
  • Boeing 787-9/-10 Dreamliner

Short-Haul Aircraft (Narrow-Body)

  • Airbus A320-200
  • Airbus A321-200

To explore Saudia’s fleet in more detail, Click Here.

Route Network

Saudia serves over 100 destinations across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. Key destinations include:

  • Middle East: Dubai, Cairo, Beirut
  • Africa: Addis Ababa, Nairobi, Johannesburg
  • Asia: Mumbai, Jakarta, Manila
  • Europe: London, Paris, Frankfurt
  • North America: New York, Washington D.C., Los Angeles

For a full list of destinations, Click Here.

Cabin Classes & Service

First Class

  • Luxury seating with fully flat beds
  • Premium dining options
  • Personalized service
  • Access to exclusive lounges
  • Priority check-in services

Business Class

  • Enhanced comfort with wider seats and increased legroom compared with economy
  • Premium level of service
  • Gourmet meals
  • Priority boarding
  • Access to business lounges

Guest Class (Economy)

  • Comfortable seating
  • Personal entertainment systems
  • Meals and beverages provided in accordance with Islamic dietary laws

To find out more about the services provided in each cabin class on Saudia, Click Here.

Loyalty Program

Saudia’s frequent flyer program, Al Fursan Loyalty, offers members benefits such as earning and redeeming miles on Saudia and partner airlines, access to lounges, extra baggage allowance and priority check-in and boarding. Membership tiers include Blue, Silver, and Gold, each providing escalating privileges.

Find out more Here.

Lounges

Saudia operates several lounges at its hub airports, including:

  • Al Fursan Lounge: Available at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, offering comfortable seating, dining options, and business facilities.
  • International Alfursan Lounge: Located at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, providing similar amenities for international travelers.

Access is granted to Business and First Class passengers, as well as Al Fursan Silver and Gold members.

Premium travelers also have access to SkyTeam partner lounges in Vancouver, Beijing, Dubai, London, Sydney and Hong Kong airport.

More information is found Here.

Sustainability & Environmental Efforts

Saudia’s website does not contain a sustainability report. There is a link called “Sustainability” but no information accessible there.

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