Saudia

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Airline info

  • Address: P.O.BOX 620, Jeddah 21231, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Contact number: +966 6860000
  • Website: www.saudia.com
  • IATA code/ICAO code: SV / SVA

On-time performance and safety record

  • On time performance (2022): 64.4%
  • Average age of fleet (2023): 6.5 years
  • Major accidents in last 10 years: 0
  • Accidents with fatalities: 0
  • Airlineratings** safety rating: 7/7
  • Covid-19 safety*** rating: 7/7
** 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

Formerly known as Saudi Arabian Airlines, Saudia is the national carrier of Saudi Arabia, with hubs in the Country’s main cities of Jeddah and Riyadh. It has one of the youngest long-haul fleets in the world made by Boeing 777-300ERs, Boeing 787-10s and Boeing 787-9s, plus Airbus A330-300s. Its network spans the Middle East and Asia, Europe, Africa and North America. It is one of the few airlines in the world not serving any type of alcoholic beverages onboard its aircraft, in compliance with Muslim regulations. Its long-haul aircraft host a prayer room  for Muslim devotees (Photo Wikimedia Commons / Russel Lee)

  • Name: Saudia
  • Date founded: September 1945
  • IATA code/ICAO code: SV / SVA
  • CEO: Ibrahim Alkoshy
  • Address: P.O.BOX 620, Jeddah 21231, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Contact number: +966 6860000
  • Website: www.saudia.com
  • Hub: Jeddah, Riyadh
  • Focus cities: : Dammam, Madinah
  • Airline alliance: Skyteam
  • Frequent flyer programme: Al Fursan Loyalty
  • Fleet:

    156 aircraft

    • 33 Boeing 777-300ER / 290-305-381-413 seats (12 First, 36 Business, 242 Economy or 30 Business, 351 Economy or 30 Business, 383 Economy)
    • 2 Boeing 777-300ER / VIP
    • 4 Boeing 777-200F / Cargo
    • 2 Boeing 747-8F / Cargo
    • 4 Boeing 747-400F / Cargo
    • 5 Boeing 787-10 / 357 seats (24 Business, 333 Economy)
    • 13 Boeing 787-9 / 298 seats (24 Business, 274 Economy)
    • 32 A330-300 / 288-298-330 seats (36 Business, 252 Economy or 36 Business, 262 Economy or 30 Business, 300 Economy)
    • 15 Airbus A321-200 / 165 seats (20 Business, 145 Economy)
    • 46 Airbus A320-200 / 110-116-132-144 (20 Business, 90 Economy or 20 Business, 96 Economy or 12 Business, 120 Economy or 12 Business, 132 Economy)
  • Type of carrier: Full-service
  • Skytrax* rating: 4-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:

    2 bags for a total weight of 64 kg in First and Business, 2 bags for a total of 46kg in Economy Flex, 1 bag for up to 23kg in Economy Basic can be checked-in for free on domestic and international flights; Economy Saver fare does not include any free baggage allowance

  • Pre-selection of seat:

    Free for first and Business passengers; in Economy, front row or extra-legroom seat pre-selection is subject to a fee

  • Priority check-in:

    First and Business passengers plus Al Fursan Silver Elite and Gold Elite members

  • Fast track at security:

    No info available

  • Access to lounge:

    First and Business passengers plus Al Fursan Silver Elite and Gold Elite members

  • Priority boarding:

    First and Business passengers plus Al Fursan Silver Elite and Gold Elite members

  • Seat pitch:
    • 81 inches (206cm) in First, 60 inches (152cm) in Business, 34 inches (86cm) in Economy or 61 inches (155cm) in Business, 32 inches (81cm) in Economy on the B777-300ER;
    • 47 inches (119cm) in Business, 32 inches (81cm) in Economy on the B787-10 and B787-9;
    • 60 inches (152cm) in Business, 32 inches (81cm) in Economy or 54 inches (137cm) in Business, 32 inches (81cm) in Economy on the A330-300;
    • 46 inches (117cm) in Business, 32 inches (81cm) in Economy on the A321-200;
    • 54 inches (137cm) in Business, 32 in Economy (81cm) or 45 inches (114cm) in Business, 32 inches (81cm) in Economy on the A320-200
  • Seat width:
    • 22 inches (56cm) in First, 21 inches (53cm) in Business, 18 inches (46cm) in Economy or 21 inches (53cm) in Business, 17 inches (43cm) in Economy on the B777-300ER;
    • 20 inches (51cm) in Business, 17 inches (43cm) in Economy on the B787-10;
    • 21 inches (53cm) in Business, 18 inches (46cm) in Economy on the B787-9;
    • 20 inches (51cm) in Business, 17 inches (43cm) in Economy or 19 inches 848cm) in Business, 17 inches (43cm) in economy on the A330-300;
    • 21 inches (53cm) in Business, 18 inches (46cm) in Economy on the A321-200 and A320-200
  • USB port and power socket:

    : Power sockets available at every seat in all classes on the B777-300ER; USB ports and power sockets available at every seat in all classes on the B787-10, B787-9 and selected A330-300: power ports available in Business only on selected A330-300 and on all A321-200 and A320-200

  • Lie-flat seat:

    In Business and First on three-classes B777-300ER; in Business on the B787-10, B787-9 and on selected A330-300

  • Vanity kit:

    On long-haul flights in Business and First and, for overnight flights, also in Economy

  • IFE screen width:
    • 23 inches (58cm) in First, 17 inches (43cm) in Business, 8.9 inches (22.5cm) in Economy on the B777-300ER;
    • 15 inches (38cm) in Business, 9 inches (23cm) in Economy on the B787-10 , B787-9 and A330-300;
    • IFE individual screens are available in Business on the A321-100 and A320-200
  • Wi-fi:

    Available on the B787-10, B787-9 and A330-300

  • Inflight magazine:

    Ahlan wa Sahlan

  • Onboard kit for kids:

    Yes

  • Food and beverages:

    Full meals or snacks and beverages are complimentary in all classes depending on the route; Saudia is one of few airlines not serving alcoholics beverages onboard its aircraft

  • Upgraded meals in Premium Economy: Yes
  • Dine on demand in Business Class: In First and Business
  • Pets:

    Pets and small birds are accepted in the passenger cabin if their weight does not exceed 5kg; fees start from 130USD

Gallery

A B777-300ER on landing (Photo Wikimedia Commons / Mark Harkin)
A B777-300ER on landing (Photo Wikimedia Commons / Mark Harkin)

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