I'm a Western expat who has lived in Saudi Arabia for many years. I found Saudia a delightful airline, and never had any issues with them, unlike others such as British Airways with its surly and camp staff. One of the great benefits in flying with Saudia is the lack of alcohol, which is responsible for so much trouble on other airlines.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@AirNZ78929 күн бұрын
That's so true ( unfortunately).
@DanFontaine Жыл бұрын
I really want to visit Saudi Arabia. I don't really know how tourist friendly it is yet but it looks so interesting
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Only one way to find out! Thanks for watching 🩴
@davenorth2903 Жыл бұрын
I’ve done Saudia connections both through Riyadh and Jeddah. Night and day worth Jeddah being far far superior. You’re lucky to have gotten the new four across configuration. All of my flights have been the 6 across which is still good.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@adeebnumaan796 Жыл бұрын
Riyadh will only keep getting better from here, it'll overtake Jeddah in terms of passenger experience and traffic soon!!!
@raedmaklai3123 Жыл бұрын
brb need to tell my mom I finally have a favorite flight reviewer
@tfft Жыл бұрын
hahaha take your time, I'll be here editing 😂
@useless8989 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your Vlog. Your honesty and presentation are the best that I've seen. Thanks again.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@tajularafat4970 Жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin. I flew Saudia on the same route twice and return in 2022 in Business Class. I am sure there was a 2nd meal service before landing in KL and Jeddah. And of course there were coffee and snacks in between. But I observed you need to ask for it at least 2 hours before landing... otherwise you'll miss it. As for the lack of written menu they did have it previously when I flew the same route in 2019 but in 2022 it is no longer available. Not sure why.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
I've seen reviews from after my flight date and some have menus, some don't- I think it's just a lack of consistency in the post-covid world we're in now. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@darcycuttlefish3981 Жыл бұрын
I’m a Western expat living in Jeddah for the last 5 years. I’ve observed many changes during this time. Alcohol consumption is an interesting one - whilst I have chosen not to drink alcohol here, it is widely available and many Saudis do drink. Your prediction regarding alcohol becoming available in the new tourist resort is almost certainly correct. Tourism, which is clearly a very important part of the future economic plan in Saudi Arabia, will not flourish without alcohol being made available. However it is clear that there will be a lot of disapproval of this change by many Saudis and your suggestion that employing a new airline brand to soften the blow makes sense. That way Hajj and Umrah traffic (which comes into Jeddah) can choose alcohol-free Saudia whereas others can choose RIA.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the insight and for watching 🙏🏻
@asc.445 Жыл бұрын
I've heard alcohol will be available in international departures at the airports from next year. I wonder if its true! I saw some odd looking constructions in a Dubai fabrication yard recently, apparently they were "pods' destined for a resort on the Red Sea, yes, alcohol will have to be available if Saudi does wants to be a notable player in the tourist industry.
@prudenciok.5034 Жыл бұрын
Aaah you are an expart, not an immigrant ? Lol
@ibbivlogs11 ай бұрын
You say many Saudis DO drink? Saudis are Muslims there is no alcohol AT ALL in Saudi Arabia, it is bad for you to assume this for our people, our country.
@Leo_nora_110 ай бұрын
Thank you Kevin, very informative as always. Love your graphics. I recently almost booked a business class on Saudia and your look at their terminal is actually quite reassuring so I may do in the future.
@tfft10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@almo47865 ай бұрын
Welcome to Saudi Arabia
@tfft5 ай бұрын
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
@waseemsultan7076 Жыл бұрын
I honestly cant wait for Riyadh Air. Got to know about from this video, watching this again cuz ure just great!!
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@waseemsultan7076 Жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure @@tfft
@kasyo252610 ай бұрын
Things may have change, as I took a flight from JED to BKK, which was around 7 hours. At the beginning of the flight, a flight attendant introduced her self and explained the meal options, that you can dine when you wish. A paper menu was at the seat at the beginning, offering a main meal as well as a lighter meal. But the bedding as well as the amenity kit were the same. Really enjoyed the flight.
@tfft10 ай бұрын
Good to know. I’ve got that same flight to BKK again next year. Thanks for sharing ✈️
@micheleandreacomaschi62502 ай бұрын
Great Video Thanks, I will fly Saudia Business Class From KL to Milan next month!
@tfft2 ай бұрын
Enjoy your trip 🗺️
@daviddrabble84535 ай бұрын
I have just booked this journey as part of a LON - KUL. The price is £1000s less than Qatar, Emirates or BA, so went for it. I'll ask for coffee in good time. The boarding with and thru economy is odd, but I will live with it.
@tfft5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing ✈️
@Unazaki Жыл бұрын
I think for a relatively affordable business class, this seems to be a pretty decent offering. Looking forward to seeing your impressions of Malaysia's Mandarin Oriental!
@tfft Жыл бұрын
I agree! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@fowsitv3668 Жыл бұрын
@@tfft impressive worthy to subscribe.. How much did you say the fare was in BCLASS.. thanks
@tfft Жыл бұрын
The fare I paid is always in the description. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@fps3147 Жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin I really enjoy your videos. Huge fan of airlines and enjoy watching airline reports. Cheers from Guatemala
I wish Saudia launched their 787 serrvices to Jakarta, Indonesia
@tfft2 ай бұрын
Not a fan of 777s?
@yeoobabab4042 ай бұрын
@@tfft nah, I'm actually a fan of both planes btw, but i felt a little jealous that the services to both Kuala Lumpur and Singapore have each already used 787 Dreamliners
@abdulshakoor8267 Жыл бұрын
Nice video enjoyed very much. It is quite informative . Hope to see more entertaining videos on your channel.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@khaledfrance9513 Жыл бұрын
Happy journey
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@Dare-ik_Ryze Жыл бұрын
I love your graphics and camera shots and commentary
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much!
@Dare-ik_Ryze Жыл бұрын
@The Flip Flop Traveller yw
@brilliantbutblue Жыл бұрын
I'm obviously catching up here, but I just noticed the #FLIPFLOPMAS in the description box, and it made me laugh, so thanks for the giggle 👍
@tfft Жыл бұрын
This year will be Christmas in July hopefully haha.
@qasimzafar9302 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for Sharing a Valueable knowledge.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@beyondmoneybusiness Жыл бұрын
Yes they have some very affordable flights. I am looking at going from KL to somewhere and Saudi pops up always as the cheapest. As for the flight attendants being robotic I think I would be too with a 2.00am start. Thank you for video again helps me with my travels.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Fair enough, but I’ve also had some pretty fantastic service at 2:00 before 😅 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@khaledfrance9513 Жыл бұрын
Very nice view my dear
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@MrPerfusionist3 ай бұрын
Nice Video. Was there a separate first class lounge?
@tfft3 ай бұрын
Separate section within the same lounge
@loveaodai100 Жыл бұрын
Very pleasant video and that price was insane if I understand it to be the straight price without airline miles or some other redemption. I will check them the next time returning to USA from Vietnam. It will not be the quickest way but if business class can be obtained for that level of pricing it would be worth a few extra hours of travel and I could care less about the alcohol. Also looking forward to the Mandarin Oriental KL video as I stayed there about twenty years ago.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Yes it was a straight cash ticket. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@itsjubilee2012 Жыл бұрын
Just came across your channel. Love your content. New subscriber
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel and thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@romualdojoven8992 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your video :) Somehow saudia has improved its service,,from airport to aircraft :) the only bad thing is that there’s no second meal which is unusual for longhaul flight..i hope they would change it :)
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@danishkhan-jp1wh Жыл бұрын
Jed to kul use to be by memorable journeys of life😒😒😒😒Miss Jeddah and KL a lot😒😒😒 Thanks for reminding me my old golden memories 😒😒😒
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@danishkhan-jp1wh Жыл бұрын
@@tfft 👍
@livinginthetropics8470 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, great info. I would be OK without alcohol for a $500 flight. Just wondering if you ever flown Jetstar from Australia to Bali for example - talk about cattle class with drunk tourists. Sometimes the alcohol just ruins peoples holidays. I am planning to go to Europe in August for my holidays, so will keep eye out for some deals. Thanks and look forward to your next review.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
I actually have tha exact JQ flight coming up soon… luckily I got a very cheap “Business” class fare so hopefully the commotion stays behind the curtain haha. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@ramname7190 Жыл бұрын
Great Video thank you.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@user-by7vm9sq5t Жыл бұрын
Your channel is developing day by day
@tfft Жыл бұрын
It is going at a nice pace these days 🙂 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@williampartogi558 Жыл бұрын
Saya suka dengan hampir semua video mu yang jujur 😅🤗
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Appreciate that!
@burningphoneix3 ай бұрын
As a Saudi, I'm always shocked by travel youtubers getting really cheap fares on Saudia tickets. I couldn't dream of getting such cheap tickets from here to anywhere in the world really.😭
@tfft3 ай бұрын
Originating from Saudi, I cannot comment on- but between Europe or North Africa and Asia They’re at times absurdly cheap.
@zahidibrahim2260 Жыл бұрын
I don't think Flight attendants have issue with providing you coffee, It's just regulations from the general authorities of civil aviation that hot drinks can't be provided/served during seatbelt sign is on for your own safety and you knew and wrote (During turbulence) which can clearly be unsafe for you to have a hot drink. On the other hand it's also safety regulations to stop any service during the seatbelt sign is on and that's for the safety of the flight attendants as well from unexpected turbulence. Which is why "Iced coffee" can not be served either.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
They were continuously serving food and drinks while the seatbelt sign was on. Many pax slept as soon as we took off and were then served their meal just before landing- at the time I asked for iced coffee. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@Eyob797 Жыл бұрын
Nice flight review.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@ramicamaro Жыл бұрын
I like the beginning of the video. No sponsors👍. I hope you will get money by we liking your video
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@user-by7vm9sq5t Жыл бұрын
Dream Liner is one of the most beautiful models
@tfft Жыл бұрын
One of them… but the A350 is still my #1. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@TheTraffic247 Жыл бұрын
I personally like that there is no alcohol onboard. It just makes sense. But you are probably right about the new airline. Saudi is trying to catch up to other countries in the region in terms of "international service and aesthetics". They want international tourism like UAE, Qatar etc. In any case, I wish them well. Great video btw. 👍
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@silentwatcher4853 Жыл бұрын
very nice new terminal. do you all still remember JED old terminal? 🤣
@tfft Жыл бұрын
I’d never been there myself but I’d seen many videos about it’s horrors haha. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@AviationFin Жыл бұрын
Very nicely done 👍
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@Ahmad-bx6vg Жыл бұрын
It is unusual that there is no second meal in this flight. In their flights from USA (which is 12-13 hours long), there are two meal services, a small snack in the middle of the flight, and an open buffet (small sandwiches, chips and fruits in addition to beverages) at the middle of the flight.... And I am talking about Economy class, not business class. For flights from USA to Europe on different airlines (generally 7-9hours), they usually serve one meal, and one smaller snack prior to landing. I think for 9 hours flight, having two meal services is essential.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
All of this would have been prevented if they had menus on board or just communciated the meal service plan at the beginning of the flight. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@ahmadzahid266 Жыл бұрын
I don’t think RIA founded because the alcohol, it’s may possible to be allowed at every airliners or saudi in general, RIA can be a full service airliner working side by side with saudia like emirates and etihad on UAE, and focusing in one hub instead multiple hub which saudia has makes trouble with the 3rd hub (dammam) currently serve jeddah and Riyadh only, and the other route serves by other airlines
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@adeebnumaan796 Жыл бұрын
It's not just because of Alcohol,Saudia were reluctant to move their headquarters to Riyadh which the Saudi Government wanted them to focus more on Riyadh but that didn't seem to impress the company hence they decided to continue to focus on Jeddah and RIA was formed to focus on Riyadh!!!
@tfft Жыл бұрын
So you’re saying the Saudi government owned airline didn’t want to do what the Saudi government told them to do? 😅 perhaps you’re right! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@adeebnumaan796 Жыл бұрын
@@tfft There were mixed opinions in the government according to what I heard, initially it was proposed to shift the Saudia headquarters to Riyadh but majority within the government opposed it due to various factors,also given the fact that demand for Umrah/Hajj pilgrimage is rising rapidly perhaps it was a better decision to just let Saudia focus on Jeddah and forming of new airline to focus on Riyadh!!!
@sdnalyam2 ай бұрын
I fly from Australia to Asia and then Paris. As the Asia to Paris is around 13 hours I'm trying to find the best value for comfort, usually Premium economy. Have you flown this route and do you have any thoughts tips etc.
@tfft2 ай бұрын
Asia is a pretty big place lol- have multiple videos on the channel flying into CDG.
@esbi1972 Жыл бұрын
No wonder the airport in Jeddah looks different. It was horror when I was there late in 2018.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@blake22222blake Жыл бұрын
Great video as always, Kevin. You seem to have a great ability to offer insight without having one of those "KZbiny", all-caps personalities.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Hahaha that gave me a good chuckle 😅. Certainly I am not an ‘all-caps’ kinda guy! Thanks very much for watching 🙏🏻
@kash6175 Жыл бұрын
a david letterman top 10 montage each quarter of best places would be popular. my opinion
@tfft Жыл бұрын
I’m likely doing a yearly version of that which may come out the first week of January. One video for flights and one for hotels. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@Ali_kazi_mumbai Жыл бұрын
very good
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching & Happy New Year 🎉
@jamesphelps19583 ай бұрын
Do you think RIA will join star alliance like Qatar did with oneworld, or will it stay unaffiliated like Emirates?
@tfft3 ай бұрын
They're already 5 months late in launching... let's just get them flying first lol.
@oliverzhao1005 Жыл бұрын
good
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@Heisthebestplanner Жыл бұрын
My son travels frm Mumbai to LA by saudia business class in August bcz the fare is very affordable, inflight service and food is excellent..tho he has complained about the saudi airline staff being very loud at jeddah airport. And often confused and confusing in their operations
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@walkwithjonas7920 Жыл бұрын
I had paper menus on both flights ATH-JED and JED-KUL. I am surprised to see that you did not have any…
@tfft Жыл бұрын
🤷🏼♂️ perhaps my flight was before yours… or mine was a one off. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@walkwithjonas7920 Жыл бұрын
@@tfft I flew in September. When was your flight? The missing bedding bothered me as well but I paid 850€ vice versa so no complaints
@tfft Жыл бұрын
I was August
@Rayoody1988 Жыл бұрын
I think Saudia will be focus on Umrah and Hajj and RIA will be purely tourism driven. Great review.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@johnwick8609 ай бұрын
should be 2 meals for that distance
@tfft9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@ammar.2300 Жыл бұрын
I observed in other reviews. They offer light menu too where you can order other type of meals instead of just having a breakfast.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
If that was available on my flight, then you would have observed that in my flight as well……
@ammar.2300 Жыл бұрын
@@tfftyeah true, that’s strange they didn’t offer you.
@baliwalknshops1517 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching & Happy New Year 🎉
@baliwalknshops1517 Жыл бұрын
@@tfft You too
@NaleenDhanushkaDharmapala Жыл бұрын
Haah, had a flight from Kula Lumpur transiting through Jeddah in business. The flight was delayed/cancelled 2 days consecutively.. Airline was very unhelpful with alternative arrangements.. cancelled after the second time and took another airline..
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@wanisomran5168 Жыл бұрын
thank for your informative videos, where did you book your flight if you dont mind me asking? Saudai website?
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Yes. Found the deal on Google Flights and then booked direct with Saudia. I always recommend booking direct for flights. Thanks for watching & Happy New Year 🎉
@wanisomran5168 Жыл бұрын
@@tfft happy new year to you too... when I tried their website there was a glitch I will try again thank you for your reply
@tanletran7270 Жыл бұрын
no coffee on waking up what is a terrible service .During one of our short flight from KUL to SIN a kind Malaysian Air flight attendant offered my son a hot pie 10 mins before landing because he was hungry and too busy playing video games during the main meal service . That what I called top notch service from Malaysian Air . Thank for sharing your video
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Yupp- I was offered a hot meal on a LCC from BLR-MAA last week… a 28 minute flight. No excuses for no coffee. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@lifetherapy7997 Жыл бұрын
Flip Flop is a frequent traveller so surely he knew better than most of us who doesn't fly. It made sense to me as flying is all about safety comes first than followed by service ... it is all about precaution to avoid disaster in the first place rather than to let disaster happened then try to resolve the problem and blaming or sue the airline ( poor nice cabin crew who were just follow the best thought and practised procedures that they are required to adhere ). As in aviation history more than 90% of airplane disasters happened during take off and landings, I love the fact that cabin crew care for me not to spill my hot coffee on me by me during landing. I love the fact that cabin crew care enough for me and let me to hold /eat warm snack but not holding a glass of cold coffee that the glass could break to pieces in emergency situation with greater possiblity during take off / landing and cut myself bleedingly and possibly affecting other passengers during emergency landing and evacuation. Once I was told by a caring and friendly cabin crew that everytime they prepare the cabin for take off and landing is as good as they prepare AS IF they were expecting emergency situation. Yes I paid my ticket and love to be pampered but at the same time I do realise that cabin crew are very much mortal human like us passengers and are not immune to pain, sickness and death. Whilst they are ensuring ( because they care ) all passengers to wear seatbelts, close and latch compartments which were left wide open by some irresponsible passengers ( whose heavy bags could be thrown out during air pocket and knock other fellow passengers unconscious ) etc while the cabin crew themselves weren't able to secure themselves while doing so. Therefore I rather them the cabin crew to secure themselves soonest possible for landing rather than standing in front of me explaining politely in long sentences all reasons in this world why they are unable do certain things at certain phase of flight. Yes I did miss my hot coffee a few times during flight but realizing that they cabin crew did so because they were care about me ( not because they are lazy ) and that I have arrrived safely at my destination without any bad incidents happened made me feel very grateful. Like Flip Flop did ... my hot coffee could always be enjoyed later at the airport as more importantly above all is fellow passengers ( and crew ) and I arrived safely at my destination. Yes of course it is different when I dine at a fine dining restaurant on ground where the staff do not face possiblity of such emergency situation and I couldn't think any situation that a staff could refuse me from ordering coffee. Life is short and sweet and left only time to treat others nice and kind 😊
@Dare-ik_Ryze Жыл бұрын
Flipity flopity floopity fleep
@tfft Жыл бұрын
🩴🩴🩴🩴🩴🩴🩴🩴
@denisesommer-roque3169 Жыл бұрын
😂
@denisesommer-roque3169 Жыл бұрын
Your previous review on Saudia made me warm up to them and even consider them for future travels….After watching this review…not so much anymore, I’d rather stick to Qatar (even though a flight attendant with a Hello Kitty notebook sounds quite charming 😂) Fascinated now with Saudi Arabia’s future plans for tourism after hearing your information. What a world away from 30 years ago when I last stayed in Jeddah. There was just this gated beach club for expats and crew, where you could sunbath, have a drink and not wear your abaya 😅
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Yes well certainly the cannot compete with Qatar… But if the same itinerary was available for $1500 on QR or $500 on SV… I’d probably go with SV and spend that $1000 on a nicer hotel room on arrival 😂 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@mfarrag5084 Жыл бұрын
God Bless you
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching & Happy New Year 🎉
@deliomarciofallerpereira Жыл бұрын
Parabéns pela qualidade do trabalho. Ótimo equipamento, ótimo report.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Obrigado pelo elogio 🙏🏻
@johnwick8605 ай бұрын
I've been watching Saudia biz class reviews & common thing I noticed is that most of their flights leave around 11pm or 12:30am... do you know if this strategy costs less than leaving airports outside of this unholy hours? thanks
@tfft5 ай бұрын
Not all of them, but they have banked schedules similar to Emirates and Qatar since the main purpose is transit passengers.
@awac2 Жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin used them last year on a return asia europe and found their business class unremarkable.... food and service was nothing extraordinary, but just passable but slightly better than European airlines and of course better than american airlines ... the asian or arab airlines like Singapore or Qatar of course excels...
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and Happy New Year 🍾
@anna-marianunezvega1520 Жыл бұрын
I'm yet to fly with Saudia for the first time (booked Business class in July for us), but from whatever I see in reviews, it seems to be better than most of our alternatives (e.g. Air India and Lufthansa) and much cheaper than flying other Middle Eastern carriers (e.g. Qatar Airways, Emirates). The later have increased their prices too much lately and we are only paying approx. 1200 Euro per person for return tickets from India to Europe, quite a steal deal
@upsyedown Жыл бұрын
What about any wifi facilities on board for business ?
@tfft Жыл бұрын
It was not offered on board my aircraft. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@GMaviation Жыл бұрын
Nice video man, what camera are you using? I use a Gopro 8 for my trip reports but I'm not very happy with the quality tbh
@tfft Жыл бұрын
iPhone 14PM & 13PM. GoPros are crap for lowlight conditions which is what the inside of an airplane is 80% of the time. Plus I can’t stand the “stuttering” when panning with GoPros. 5 of my first 6 videos were shot on a GoPro 9- as soon as I saw how noisy the footage was on rainy days, I ditched it. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@GMaviation Жыл бұрын
@@tfft I noticed the lowlight conditions too. Are you familiar with DJI camera or you just use your mobile phone?
@tfft Жыл бұрын
I also have a DJI Action 2 (same problems as GoPro… but more convenient than a GoPro in good lighting) and Insta360 something (I forget the model haha. The new 360 camera). Insta also has the same issues but is useful in some cases bc of post editing framing functionality.
@GMaviation Жыл бұрын
@@tfft clear, what you recommend besides a IPhone 14 or 13?
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Nothing 😅 one of them is all you need.
@denisesommer-roque3169 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thank you as always for the support 🙏🏻
@panoshountis1516 Жыл бұрын
I agree that the experience was decent for the fare you paid, however the crew did not know or care of the fare amount nor they would differentiate their level of customer care based on that. For that reason, I think you were too generous with your in-flight experience evaluation.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
If Saudia had pricing that was in line with say, Singapore Airlines, then I’d have to agree- but Saudia is generally pretty cheap across the board. At the end of the day, I’d gladly fly them again for a similar fare. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@stevenelliott7568 Жыл бұрын
I agree with most comments - Unfortunately I would never visit that kingdom and based on your excellent review, find nothing at all compelling to want to fly that carrier - looking forward to your next chapter - Thankyou
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@beatrizramosrobles6992 Жыл бұрын
Sorry, I'm getting pánic after reading all the comments about Saudia especially the flights going to Kuala Lumpur.Well the first flight will be Madrid- Jeddah.Later Jeddah - KL.We must travel businness class because health problems and we've tried many many other companies(Last one Emirates: great) but this time cannot afford a lot and my husband decided to try Saudia as it was cheaper(he is Malay and we go as often as we can to siendo time with brothers ,sisters children and kids)I'm not sure if you know that we looked yesterday and the price was rising fast every two days. Actually 2.600€/ return and in few days 2.800€ and so on.When I saw that plastic seat and that thin rug to cover yourself I felt really bad.Should we take a cosy warm rug for the trip? Another bad news: we usually go there to spend Hari Raya Aidilfitr with family and one week before all seats are taken. Do we have to go 2 weeks before Hari Raya or after it? Disgusting! We don't know what to do....Cant anybody tell me more about Saudia(good and bad) and if it's worth paying less and flying worse? Terima kasih .Thank you all.God bless.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
What on earth about my video or the comments has you as horrified as you are? It’s a solid, affordable option.
@undisgraziato Жыл бұрын
Nassau or Suffolk county? 😅
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Suffolk, of course 😊
@Yel26-v9o Жыл бұрын
Grt Job mate..👍🏻
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@buyahia62065 күн бұрын
I am interested to know how you paid Fare: $500.76 USD (ATH-JED-KUL) for a business class.
@tfft5 күн бұрын
That was the price when I booked it lol. Just gotta search.
@buyahia62065 күн бұрын
Interesting, it is certainly not the price now
@chinaberg Жыл бұрын
How did you find this $500 rate?
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Saw it in multiple Facebook groups some months ago, but personally found it on Google Flights. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@sidneysavary Жыл бұрын
I will fly the first time with Saudia. I think is a very bad service to have only one meal for this flight. I will ask at the start to not forget minimum a coffee before landing
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@ahmadazman953 Жыл бұрын
Hi there. Would like to ask for a few input
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Sorry?
@ahmadazman953 Жыл бұрын
You mentioned the amenities look cheap. Even with a brand of missoni? Not sure how to get connected with you for more constructive input. LinkedIn?
@tfft Жыл бұрын
The amenity pouch I mentioned felt cheap, not looked cheap. Any other comments you have you’re welcome to post in any comments section. I read and reply to all. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@ahmadazman953 Жыл бұрын
There is a 2nd meal provided. Which is an all day dining option. The crew is to ask you prior to your going to sleep and should have served 2 hours prior tô arriving and also possibly at anytime you want. Unfortunately, the service fell short. I apologize for that. And hope to see you fly with saudia again soon
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Good to know, but they made it quite clear nothing else was on offer on this particular flight lol.
@sergejskubraks24547 ай бұрын
really 8 hrs flight 1 meal 🤨🤔😑
@tfft7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@deliomarciofallerpereira Жыл бұрын
É barato, não? Mas não servem champagne...aí...não dá para mim. Então, um brinde!🥂
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@mohamedkassem3882 Жыл бұрын
Hope you will do same review on American and European airlines as well, beside doing all home work regaining who is the original owners and how successful or loser as you regularly do.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@brilliantbutblue Жыл бұрын
Wait, what?? All those hotels you listed are they all being built on a man made island in the red sea? That sounds like an ecological disaster 😳
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Some (most I think) are man made islands. I know a few are on the mainland (Six Senses for sure). Not the easiest project to get info on considering it’s still supposed to open this year.
@milabaden-powell1524 Жыл бұрын
No coffee?? Breakfast at 02.10. it's a big no. Crap blankets too.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@Seamata Жыл бұрын
I thought you’re using flip flop 😂
@tfft Жыл бұрын
I do when I can! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@Seamata Жыл бұрын
@@tfft thank you for existing! Love how you tell a story ❤️
@Bobrogers99 Жыл бұрын
The seat was business class, but it sounds like everything else was premium economy.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@picaandorra Жыл бұрын
No alcooll ????
@tfft Жыл бұрын
It’s a dry country…
@tfft Жыл бұрын
It’s a dry country…
@pmrose18 Жыл бұрын
Their website is awful to use to try and book a ticket, like some others it says dates unavailable but doesnt say what dates are, I cant be bothered to keep entering more and more dates to find not available.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@davidtimmins4074 Жыл бұрын
Fly high and Dry in the sky...lol..No wonder its so cheap.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
So if they added a few $20 bottles of wine, it would be okay to charge $500 more per pax? lol
@johniii8147 Жыл бұрын
I'll pass.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@pacmanc8103 Жыл бұрын
They won’t give a damn.
@shizumaakiyama3129 Жыл бұрын
For Saudi Arabia to have many travelers especially females they need to make us feel safe. And not a mirage, i need to know i wont be in trouble for not covering my face or holding hand with me boyfriend. Also vacation mean i need a cocktail, i wont fly if you dont have wine for me.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@Seriousboy-zk9yx20 күн бұрын
The country doesn't have to change to make people like you happy. And it is one of the safest countries for women. How do I know? I lived there for 13 years
@simondavies7643 Жыл бұрын
Why would anyone want to fly with an airline which dictates what you can and cannot eat or drink?
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Why would anyone pay $1000 more for the same seat on a different airline ONLY to be able to have a few glasses of $18 a bottle wine? Also… Air India is the only airline I know of that serves Buttermilk. Shall I boycott every other airline because I can’t get a glass of Buttermilk on board? 🤔
@alwafealwafe Жыл бұрын
I am saudi and SAUDIA is not my 1st or second choice for international travels especially out of gulf region . service is always bad at one aspect of the trip. no so fun
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@spinalcrackerbox Жыл бұрын
As a bisexual male (who most people assume is fully straight, mentioned to emphasize it's not about me forcing anything on anyone but we all have our values & choices to make, diplomatically speaking) you couldn't pay me to fly them. Seriously, that seat does not look comfortable for sleeping & no 2nd meal service - not even a snack!? - is unacceptable in biz. Oh, and 100 million tourists? From the region maybe. Trying hard to out-Dubai Dubai. Will be some decades before package tourists from Birmingham or Cologne will hold their stag & hen parties on the Red Sea shore 😏.
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@pacmanc8103 Жыл бұрын
The Saudia 787-10 is equipped with the Super Diamond pods in business class. It’s the best reverse herringbone seat out there, with wide footwells (critical for being able to turn over). Plenty of storage space, too. Not entirely sure what your sexuality has to do with anything, frankly. Somehow, I don’t think the Kingdom is targeting people throwing bachelor/bachelorette parties on Jeddah’s Corniche! 😂
@colonel_carlito Жыл бұрын
what a waste of money. business class with no alcohol
@tfft Жыл бұрын
Yes you are totally correct. Makes much more sense to spend $700 more so you can enjoy a few glasses of $18 a bottle wine.
@colonel_carlito Жыл бұрын
@@tfft its like buying an electric car but it costs the same as a petrol to run. there's just no incentive
@Seriousboy-zk9yx20 күн бұрын
@@colonel_carlitodid you just not read the solid argument tfft just made? Airlines charge exponentially more for serving cheap alcohol. Plus its bad for your body. Lastly, your money , your choice. I personally love the concept of dry airlines as that means no unruly drunk passengers