MEA fleet, cabin, seats, IFE, baggage, safety and punctuality

Airline info

Address: Rafiq Hariri International Airport Boulevard, PO Box 11-206, Beirut, 1107 2801, Lebanon
Contact number: +961 1 629 999
Website: www.mea.com
IATA code/ICAO code: ME / MEA

On-time performance and safety record

On time performance (2023): 74.0%
Average age of fleet (2024): 6.8 years
Major accidents in last 10 years: 0
Accidents with fatalities: 0
Airlineratings** safety rating: 6/7
Covid-19 safety*** rating: 4/7

** AIRLINERATINGS SAFETY RATING is based on a comprehensive analysis of crash and pilot related serious incident data combined with audits from the world’s aviation governing body ICAO and leading association, IATA, along with the latest COVID-19 compliance data. Each airline has the potential to earn a maximum of seven stars. See also www.airlineratings.com

*** COVID-19 SAFETY RATING takes into consideration seven factors for each airline: COVID-19 website information and instructions, social distancing on boarding, Flight Attendant personal protection equipment, face masks compulsory, meal service modified, passenger sanitizer kit, deep clean of aircraft. Each airline has the potential to earn a maximum of seven stars. See also www.airlineratings.com

Middle East Airlines in the national airlines of Lebanon. Based in Beirut, its network spans the Middle East, Africa and Europe, with the main route being to Paris (CDG). The airline is in the process of rejuvenating its fleet: it ordered 4 Airbus A330-900s to substitute the A330-200s currently in service, plus 15 A321neo, 4 of which of the ultra-long range -XLR version, to take the place of the A320-200 (Photo Wikimedia Commons / Eric Salard)

Name: MEA-Middle East Airlines
Date founded: May 31, 1945 – commenced operations on January 1, 1946
IATA code/ICAO code: ME / MEA
CEO: Mohammad El Hout
Address: Rafiq Hariri International Airport Boulevard, PO Box 11-206, Beirut, 1107 2801, Lebanon
Contact number: +961 1 629 999
Website: www.mea.com
Hub: Beirut
Focus cities: None
Airline alliance: Skyteam
Frequent flyer programme: Cedar Miles
Fleet:
22 aircraft
- 5 Airbus A330-200 / 244 seats (44 Business, 200 Economy)
- 7 Airbus A321neo / 160 seats (28 Business, 132 Economy)
- 10 Airbus A320-200 / 126 seats (24 Business, 102 Economy)
Type of carrier: Full-service
Skytrax* rating: 3-STAR

* SKYTRAX (www.skytraxratings.com) is the most prestigious independent rating agency in commercial aviation. Its five stars rating system regarding airline quality has become a status symbol for carriers around the world. Here is what the stars stand for:

- 5 STARS: Awarded to airlines achieving a very high, overall quality performance. It recognizes high standards of onboard product together with consistent and excellent standards of staff service across airport and cabin environments
- 4 STARS: Awarded to airlines that deliver a good overall quality performance and provide good product standards across different travel cabins
- 3 STARS: Awarded to airlines delivering a fair quality performance equating to the industry 'average' of acceptable product and service standards
- 2 STARS: Shows airlines delivering a lower total quality performance, in some instances below the industry average across many rating categories
- 1 STAR: Represents a poor quality of product delivered across the assessment sectors

Checked luggage:
Free baggage allowance is the following: 70kg in Business, 35kg in Economy on flights to Africa; 60kg in Business, 30kg in Economy on flights to the Middle East; 3 bags in Business, 1 bag in Economy each not exceeding a weight of 23kg on flights to Europe
Pre-selection of seat:
Free for Business passengers, no info regarding Economy
Priority check-in:
Business passengers plus Cedar Miles Silver, Gold and Platinum members
Fast track at security:
No info available
Access to lounge:
Business passengers plus Cedar Miles Gold and Platinum members
Priority boarding:
Business passengers plus Cedar Miles Silver, Gold and Platinum members

Seat pitch:
- 48 inches (123cm) in Business, 32 inches in Economy on the A220-200;
- 55 inches (140cm) in Business, 30 inches (76cm) in Economy on the A321neo;
- 36 inches (91cm) in Business, 32 inches (81cm) in Economy on the A320-200
Seat width:
- 20 inches (51cm) in Business, 18 inches (46cm) in Economy on the A330-200 and A320-200;
- 21 inches (51cm) Business, 18 inches (46cm) in Economy on the A321neo

USB port and power socket:
Available at all seats in all classes on the A321neo; power sockets are at each seat in Business only on the A330-200
Lie-flat seat:
Angle-flat seats are available in Business on the A330-200
Vanity kit:
No info available
IFE screen width:
- 12 inches (30.5cm) in Business, 9 inches (23cm) in Economy on the A330-200;
- individual IFE screen are available in Business and Economy on the new A321neo fleet
Wi-fi:
Available on the A321neo as for the following pricing plan: free of charge for 20MB, 7USD for 100MB, 13USD for 200MB
Inflight magazine:
Cedar Wings
Onboard kit for kids:
No
Food and beverages:
Complimentary, alcoholics included, in all classes on all flights
Upgraded meals in Premium Economy: Not available
Dine on demand in Business Class: No
Pets:
Accepted in the passenger cabin if weight does not exceed 7kg, pet bag included; fees vary from 25USD to 150USD depending on the route and the weight of the animal