Surprise from Lebanon's Crisis - MEA Middle East Airlines A330 Flight

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After arriving in Lebanon on MEA A321neo, I visited several fantastic tourist sites in Lebanon such as Jaita Grotto, Harissa and Byblos. There are a lot of self-made tour guides and content creators in Lebanon these days due to the economic crisis.
Lebanon isn’t exactly cheap to live, the prices just keep going up. The country is definitely not experiencing a golden age but all the people I have met on the trip are extremely hospitable, even though, it’s a tough time, they still want their guest to enjoy the most in their country.
After 3 days in the country, I returned to Rafic Hariri Int’l Airport in Beirut to fly out. Before departure, I visited the MEA Cedar Lounge. The lounge has been refurbished and has a nice settings and good tarmac views. I flew on an older MEA A330-200 to Dubai. We departed with spectacular views of the Beirut skyline and slowly the desert landscape of the Middle East came into view. Find out about the seating and service onboard MEA A330.
Lastly, enjoy the night landing in Dubai with the Air Traffic Control recording.
Last episode on MEA A321neo: • MEA - Middle East Airl...

[@walidzahreddine2803]

Thank you for supporting Lebanon by sharing positive vibes about our country!! Thank you

[@afsarhussain4504]

Nice trip sam

[@renalove2537]

Visiting Lebanon was the best vacation I ever had!

[@hughdoyle7059]

Lebanon is a beautiful and very historic country. It is very cosmopolitan and well worth a visit. The people are fun loving and very welcoming. Highly recommended for a holiday.

[@mwmentor]

Lebanon looks like one of the gems of the Middle East in spite of the challenges like daily power outages, and a crippling official forex rates... I would love to visit. Thanks for sharing Sam - I really appreciate the care and attention to detail that you provide in all of your videos. 👍😄

[@SamChui]

Thank you for your comment and watch my video.

[@Al_xve]

Lebanon.... beautiful country, lovely people, fabulous culture....I pray, pray, pray and pray that Lebanon gets back to it's original glory days quickly....what a sophisticated culture 😊

[@anwerabdallah569]

لبنان بلد الجمال و الفن و الطبيعه و الثقافه و الناس الطيبين و الاكل الطيب. و كل شي في لبنان اكثر من رائع

[@DMan-yw9bx]

I just came back from Lebanon yesterday what a beautiful country and lovely people

[@virtuality1246]

Lebanon is just passion and that is why I love being lebanese, thank you!

[@SamChui]

Nice line!

[@asiankitchen5294]

I have traveled all around the world. I would rather be in Beirut than in London, Paris or Rome. I love the people, their hospitality and friendliness. Will be visiting Lebanon soon again to meet up with my dear Lebanese friends.

[@fodepar]

Thanks for this video,Sam. I am Turkish and i want to visit Lebanon one day. I hope I can taste the rich culture of Lebanon soon...

[@nyobu73]

Lebanon is blessed and such a beautiful country with warm welcoming people. Great cuisine too. Definitely on my bucket list.

[@Andrew182]

Lebanon is such a beautiful country! There are many beautiful places for tourists to visit there. Even during the crisis this country has something to impress. Also liked the review of this MEA flight. This airline is definitely one of the best airlines in Asia! Thanks for another marvelous video Sam 👍

[@ramimawla1475]

That's so great to hear. I recommend seeing the sun rize here. It's one of a kind painting

[@ramimawla1475]

И здравствуйте

[@SamChui]

Glad you like it. Lebanon has a lot to offer. I sincerely hope the people there can re-invent a new way out of the crisis.

[@donkykon2094]

luv your bf sammy boi

[@mohammaddhaini7399]

Thank you for your vist mr sam and Lebanon will stay nice by this positive vibes about Lebanon ❤️❤️❤️

[@margauxmilan]

Love my Lebanese friends from Mongolia

[@williamgriffis8733]

Great video Sam. Lebanon is so beautiful. Great crew on MEA! Much love from the United States!

[@donstravelsandrants.]

Lebanon looks beautiful. Love the MEA Logo. Loved it.✈️🛫👍😊💙🇮🇪🇱🇧

[@aboukarim1740]

Your most welcome anytime dear

[@gilesrdavies]

Greetings from the UK, Lebanon looks amazing, can’t wait to visit hopefully later this year!

[@SamChui]

Hope you will have a good trip and experience in Lebanon

[@distanced_goblin196]

Thank you for representing our country amazingly

[@unitedviewer2441]

Such a beautiful country thanks for visiting

[@TheRareVideosXL]

Lebanon has such beautiful scenery. What a great flight experience too. Keep up the good work.

[@piyadebose7178]

I have been wanting to visit Lebanon since I was in school! I read all those spy thrillers where all the action was in Beruit and since I have been fascinated with this country. Byblos too is in my bucket list as I love history. Fingers crossed some day soon I hope

[@BELLAPHONTOO]

Despite the troubles and hardship, Beirut looks beautiful compared to sterile Dubai.

[@daadirabbi]

I've been twice in Lebanon love the people and foods.

[@lffit]

appreciate Sam's support for Lebanon, would love to visit one day, and they speak French too, a bonus for us!

[@Archer-hg9rw]

idk why this made me tear up especially when the gentleman talked about the talent and entrepreneurial spirit of our people, sometimes we get occupied with the hardships of everyday life we forget about the positives.

[@alexjones1957]

Thanks for covering Lebanon and MEA airlines Welcome to Lebanon

[@austdom]

The air trafic controller sounds like an Australian. Lebanon looks amazing. Thank you.

[@wingaard]

Thanks Sam, I am keeping an eye on Lebanon as want to go there, so its great you do some insight as well as aero content.

[@curtcot609]

Thanks for an amazing tour of Lebanon with MEA airlines on A330 neo to Dubai everyone was very hospitable thanks again....

[@SamChui]

It is actually A330-200 (not NEO)

[@shahramsharifi3755]

Thank you Sam for another great video. everything perfect and so glad to see dear Charlie in the video :)

[@agipandeli8053]

Great video Sam. Watched the video yesterday and on my way home in the evening, an MEA A321 flew over me as it made its final approach to London Heathrow. Beautiful plane.

[@AlanLawSydney]

Your videos are always very entertaining and enjoyable to watch. Felt like I was in Lebanon 🇱🇧 with you. Thank you for sharing. Great work 👍

[@fly_w_tony]

Thank you Mr Chui, I had no idea Lebanon was such a wonderful country. I definitely want to travel to Lebanon.

[@seghirsinadjahi]

Lebanon is beautiful. Thanks

[@RayRayfrfr]

You show details so well!

[@LINJ638]

Never get tired of looking at the endless rows of A380 at DXB at night.

[@roy.Avrahami]

From my perspective as an Israeli, Lebanon is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. As time goes on, I hope that Lebanon will succeed in overcoming its current economic and political crisis. Peace

[@Luffyistrong]

as a lebanese thank u so much and i hope israel can make peace with all countries😊

[@fredrickg77]

Loving the new setup with the cockpit videos

[@jamesheggie1854]

Sam what an incredible video, some terrific views and scenery. Wow that airline really serves up great food. I noticed it said last video at the start, please tell me that's not the case. All your videos are like a breath of fresh air.

[@nancyzaki5055]

Us labs make an effort

[@sampanki]

11.42 the air hostess is so beautiful. Lebanon people are beautiful and kind, but how come they have to suffer.

[@ossmanelhassan]

Brilliant work again Sam. Thank you for sharing your experience in lebanon and the wonderful MEA

[@kevinkituyi5143]

That landing was criminally good ! 😅. Well done pilots

[@badarmumtaz2219]

This was an epic vlog and Lebanon is really a fantastic country. I like the place where you took a ride of boat in the caves. Amazing vlog in an amazing country. Good luck from Pakistan

[@fidigooined4606]

Yea man, very beautiful landing at the end of the video. Always lovely videos. Keep going I'm your fun

[@cvbrotha11]

Enjoying another Sam Chui video while currently flying ✈

[@anwerabdallah569]

انا دائما اصلي من اجل لبنان و ادعوا الله ان يخرج هاذا البلد الجميل من كل مشاكله و يرجع افضل من ما كان

[@BrowniesTruck]

Wow! What a beautiful country!!

[@roroxoxo4976]

That’s amazing ❤️ i haven’t been to lebanon for 4 years now because of the crisis and i miss it alot 🫠

[@Simonfaster]

really love what you do , what you show us on each video ! thank you sam

[@michaelc8651]

I think Sam just did more to advance Lebanon tourism than any official campaign could imagine. Stunning country and what an awesome airline and as usual fantastic inflight videos. Love the cockpit views.

[@nagasako7]

As an American, of all Middle East countries? Lebanon looks like one I want to travel too. No wonder Anthony Bourdain loved traveling there.

[@modabdoub3155]

The problem in Middle East Israel

[@santacruzdz]

The MEA crew are very lovely

[@LordFraggle]

The A330 is such a beautiful plane!

[@Arcadiez]

@SamuelwrightA350 nah it's known as the hairdryer.

[@islandcactus1508]

@SamuelwrightA350 quite underpowered but it can climb directly to cruise alt without step climbing like the 747. I used to fly it for Qatar as FO.

[@islandcactus1508]

Also easiest plane to fly. She literally glides. She’s actually easier than a Cessna 172.

[@islandcactus1508]

@@Arcadiez true but she can climb (albeit slow) to any preset cruise alt (ie FL40) without the need of step climbing

[@Grafschafter22]

And loud

[@TSC-hr7ir]

Love the Video MEA and Lebanon is very unique Thanks for Sharing

[@DanisTV350]

amazing video❤️‍🔥😍thanks for showing the beautiful side of Lebanon 🇱🇧 ❤️ ♥️

[@lawrenceakini9507]

Thank you for this vlog. An amazing presentation. Everyone have an amazing day.

[@miketackabery7521]

Sure love your videos. Hate flying, but you are such a smiley positive guy! You're great to watch!

[@Te562]

Hi Lebanese is beautiful amazing country. I love watching your vidz first time on your vidz. watching frm Aotearoa NZ.

[@carolejohnson5304]

Hi Sam, This is my first time watching your channel. I'm enjoying all your videos.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@wpbshow]

Good man, Sam, for shining lights where they are needed most!

[@bossdeman]

Thank you Sam for showcasing Lebanon !

[@Call_me_mony]

Im Lebanese and thank all for supporting our country ❤

[@Solvang_circus]

As someone of 6ft 7 feet tall it’s nice to finally see seats I could be comfortable in.

[@johncaldeira8399]

Was there in 2018, loved it, great people, food was excellent, will be going back

[@majdsaadeddine11]

I love ur channel I will always watch ur vids 💓

[@PJPJPJP]

LOVE LOVE LOVE Lebanon.. Amazing place..

[@raisa_cherry35]

Beautiful as always Sam 💜😍

[@anwerabdallah569]

what a beautiful country

[@bestbeach]

Hi Sam, Biman Bangladesh Airlines is starting their commercial flight from Dhaka to Toronto starting July 27th, 2022. Just wondering if you are considering taking the flight. Thank you.

[@avgeekindonesia1024]

Great video Sam!

[@e-money5851]

That cabin crew lady with that gorgeous smile 😍

[@Kinngdela]

This place is beautiful

[@munna7277]

i’m also going to lebanon🙂beautiful country i hope everything gonna good

[@sarkissoum]

the famous jeita cave i didn’t see this cave from years now 😭

[@laosai123]

What a great flight you had! Why not try going to antatica. that would be cool!

[@arcticradio]

Lebanon is such a beautiful place in every way. The music, the people, the food…….I really wish it well and hope it recovers soon.

[@aboukarim1740]

Thank you dear for your support

[@stevenelliott7568]

Great video - Lebanon is a lovely country- it seems your English Sam has dropped back to pre- COVID levels - but cute as well 😀

[@AbdulrahmanIsmail_AU]

A beautiful plane

[@mohammadbazzi3072]

Lebanon is a beautiful Country. Hopefully Lebanon crisis will be done with and Lebanese people will rise again.

[@aristonitski]

wow ... Lebanon looking forward

[@Eyob797]

Nice flight report, Sam.

[@emiratesaviation2461]

Love this I hope things improve in Lebanon

[@HaydarAli-eb2ek]

Hi I am from iraq but I live in lebanon I swear it is so cool inshalla you were happy

[@rajeshkumarjha9909]

Thank you for watching your videos

[@Potomacstud]

I love Sam Chui , I probably always will

[@tailspinn]

Beautiful place awesome video and the A330 is too good 👍 Planespotter from Pakistan

[@garybrutus]

Love it. It is beautiful

[@kalharajayasekara2929]

Hi Sam you should visit Sri Lanka, another crisis hit beautiful country…

[@imdadshah7481]

Beautiful vlog beautiful country 🌹

[@RDARMORTANKERVET-]

I am very impressed !!

[@theart8039]

Looks beautiful but nothing like Kai Tak..I have my Grandads super 8 film on disc flying over Kowloon City (brushing the rooftops)..wow that must have been something amazing flying into HK back in the day

[@NINJ4Plays]

Hi Sam you should really try flying to Cochin Airport as it is a very unique airport as it is the first Solar powdered airport in the world

[@kalawadymuniandy5716]

Very nice country 👍👍

[@paulson2008]

Sam next time please drop some IG of those stewards that you love chatting with 👍🏻

[@shalinisharma742]

You are so lucky to travel the world.* Great

[@maloxd8948]

I often having flashbacks of the blast in Beirut nearly two years ago everytime I see the port and the Grain Silo at 9:56... (I could barely see the crater left by the blast) Also, I also love the MEA A330. I hope the people and the government of Lebanon will recover financially.

[@TheGospelQuartetParadise]

Another great Sam Chui video.

[@wateearthakamol1251]

Such a lovely place for visiting 👍

[@tby4242]

Great Video, thank you!

[@Andrew-Wong]

What a fantastic A330 flight report video, well done @Sam Chui and we all love your video, you do it very well in the world 🌍

[@bankertrekker]

Good luck #SamChui!! You are entertaining the world!! So happy , so admirable!! Keep going on!! #BankerTrekker!!