BRUTALLY HONEST | Jeddah to New York in ECONOMY aboard Saudi Arabian Airlines' Boeing 777-300ER!
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- Saudi Arabian Airlines' network isn't well suited for connecting passengers, which is why they are relatively unknown. But their Economy Class is amongst the best I have experienced yet!
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FLIGHT INFORMATION
Airline: Saudi Arabian Airlines
Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER / Boeing 777-300ER
Registration: HZ-AK24 / HZ-AK43
Flight Time: 2h 50min / 13h 00min
Seat: 62L / 43L
From: Dubai International
Via: Jeddah King Abdulaziz
To: New York John F. Kennedy
Date: February 2022
EQUIPMENT INFORMATION
Cameras used: Canon R6 (Canon 15-35mm F2.6 and Canon 35mm F2.0), Canon G7X Mark III, GoPro Hero 8 Black, DJI Osmo Pocket
Additional equipment used: GoPro Suction Cup, Rode VideoMic Pro+, Rode smartLav+, Rode Wireless Go 2, Blue Yeti Podcast Microphone
PRICE BREAKDOWN
Total Price: EUR 698.25
Total Routing: DXB-JED-JFK
Booked through: Saudi Arabian Airlines Website
Cost includes: Economy Class Ticket including two checked bags and free seat reservations
Booking made: January 2022
VIDEO BREAKDOWN
00:00 - Introduction
00:23 - Flight from Dubai to Jeddah
06:58 - Transiting in Jeddah
07:40 - Boarding
08:08 - Cabin and Seat
08:55 - Taxi and Take Off
10:28 - Amenities
11:10 - Inflight Entertainment
11:43 - Breakfast Service
13:02 - Inflight
13:22 - Mid-Flight Snack
13:57 - Lunch Service
14:57 - Approach and Landing
16:09 - Deboarding
16:30 - Outro
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As a flight attendant in Saudia, I take pride in working for this airlines. Happy to see this great review, and it pushes us to keep the high standard up 😊🙏🏻
Only problem with Saudi is slow service it kills us
Saudia is worse...I got problem when I was diagnosed with Covid on 1 Apr 2022 in Frankfrut so couldn't fly back to Msia on 2 Apr 2022. I went to their office in Frankfurt for help but funnily enough there was no right person to help. Until now they never responded to my phone calls and emails.Poor service!!!
Okay,no problem
@@teukuzalditeupinsiron stop
Yes I would enjoy it if that virus hadn't broken out I saw a lot of good reviews on this airline from different airline video geeks
This flight would have exceeded my expectations for Economy. The seating/legroom was better than most other airlines, the amenity kits were generous, and although the food offerings weren't spectacular they were served with a bit of class.
For me, it's the little things that count. And the detail for each mask representing a different region of the country is the chef's kiss. They love their country and embrace it. And while I may not be a Muslim, I can still appreciate their devotion to their religion. No matter what religion you practice, or if you don't practice what so ever, you and them have the right to believe in whatever you want.
Thank you for saying this. It seems that the governments of the Gulf want to appeal to the Westerners by removing Islam from public realm of life, when in reality, most non-Muslims at the very least respect and acknowledge it.
Flew on Saudia once before on my way for Hajj (Pilgrimage) and had an absolutely wonderful flight! The plane was a 787-8, Manchester-Jeddah. Seats were superb and IFE was also pretty good. I really liked the space for prayer, and how there was so much culture implemented in the flight. Glad to see a brutally honest on it!
@loploploploplopkol no one cares
787-9*, they don't have any -8s
@@shuja5044 what is the best way to learn about all these aviation facts like plane models and etc?
@@shuja5044 yep I realised, didn't mean to type that
@@Sbottish may allah accept your hajj
Wow! Saudia is really amazing! 🇸🇦
Working in Saudi I must agree that international flights with Saudia is a comfortable experience even in economy with their generous economy seats that give much more room than the majority of airlines I have flown with.
Oh my goodness... I am very impressed with Saudia. So much thought down to the smallest of details in their service. Leg room, table cloths at meal service, beautiful amenity kits, hot towel service and other refinements to enhance the flight experience. Well done Saudia. I will definately put a large green tick next to this airline. For their economy service here today, definately 5 stars from me.
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David - you've really come along such a long way with your channel over the years. NO bullsh*t or self-promotion, just a very cleverly narrated aviation review channel. Well done and other Vloggers take note!
Indeed, I really bemused how Josh Cahill and Non Stop Dan even have followers. So dramatic I’d ban them from flying on airlines. They really think the industry listens to them? I’d say airlines dread seeing them coming. The sponsors of both should seriously be aware of their pretentious, over the top, entitled rants. This on the other hand is proper critique. It’s rare these days. Keep it up 👍🏻
Agree. None of the oh so predictable click bait ‘face being pulled in anger’ photos on their videos and their constant temper tantrums (think they’ve found that doing bad reviews attracts more viewers than good reviewers).
@@stephenmcpadden3770 yup. I read
their followers comments and it’s just too much crawling. It’s as if they can’t see they are being manipulated to get views
@@xr6lad liked spoiled kids, well actually that’s all they really are. Mortified for them. Think Dan is the worst, he proclaimed after a Lufthansa flight, ‘Germany’! should be embarrassed. Had to laugh. Often he says, no crew came near me, too right!!! 😬 they run…..
@@xr6lad omg you introduced me to Buggernation Street life changing 😂
Having traveled so many times with Saudia, all I can say is that it is criminally underrated when compared to the likes of Emirates, Etihad and Qatar etc…
Even the economy class feels like business in other airlines!
I agree...I've flown with them back in the day before it was "cool" to do so and have always found the cabin comfort & the caring attitude of the cabin staff to be light years ahead of Emirates or Etihad. "criminally underrated" is a great way to put it.
I’ve flown with Saudia a handful of times- last time was back in 2012. Even back in those days, it wasn’t a bad airline and their economy class was pretty decent. Their entertainment selection is expectedly not going to be the best due to how religiously conservative the carrier is, but they more than make up for it by their hospitality, generosity and Great service. I’d definitely give them a go again next time I decide to travel to the Middle East.
Saudia is such an underrated airline. The lack of alcohol is no issue to me whatsoever (Alhamdu Lillah for being Muslim) and their Economy class seat comfort on the 777 surpass that of those on Qatar and Emirates.
I found in Saudi the quality of the food in hotels etc was way, way ahead of many other places to get people to come in. The major hotels in Jeddah in the 90s heavily competed on food and dining.
As he mentioned they stick to the 9 abreast in economy and nearly everyone else has gone to 10 abreast (4 in the middle) which is horrible, especially for such a long flight!
Ya,because the majority of Saudi Arabia is Muslim
The lack of alcohol is fine in economy but it will be an issue in business or 1st class bcz the tickets arent cheap .
@@alandargie9358 I agree, plus Saudia still installs footrests on their seats, which is a huge plus in my opinion
I absolutely LOVE Saudia airlines. I took it on both Business and Economy and I'm never dissapointed. I prefer it better than Emirates. Also, the fact that they don't serve alcohol makes me feel more safe ! Alhamdullilah
Why you all want to be save?The earlyer we die the faster we can go to haven!
I’ve flown Saudia twice, Frankfurt to Madinah and Jeddah to Paris (vids on my channel) and both flights were fantastic! Tablecloths and menu cards in economy, regular drink service, friendly staff… unforgettable everything.
Never flown them long distance, but even on the short flights I did with them they exceeded expectations.
no booze tho
We need brutally honest JAL. I've heard they're one of the best Economy class products in the business.
I'd love to see it too but it won't be that easy tbf since Japan is only open to business travelers and foreign students atm
Them and ANA.
@@BinkBricks ANA is only really on the routes that JAL has competition with them, if JAL doesn't have competition with them get ready for an extra seat per row in economy. The fact that JAL 787s are 8 abreast economy and ANA 787s are 9 abreast already swing me towards JAL, then JAL actually didn't retrofit any of their 777s for 10 abreast while ANA did. The only reason that makes me choose ANA over JAL sometimes is that ANA has more international flights into Haneda than JAL and I'll suffer a bit on a plane to fly into Haneda vs Narita.
@@chi-chengchiu1529 I meant that they should fly those airlines not that they have the same level of comfort. JAL has way more comfortable and wider seats.
@@chi-chengchiu1529 Yeah Narita airport is torturous, I've never been there but I've heard it's super super far.
Awesome video David...I really like flying with Saudia ....You provide very detailed review on every airlines under this brutally honest reports...I really appreciate all your contents....
I remember flying on Saudi from LHE to Jeddah . 100% would recommend them. I went in 2016.
Oh thanks for filming Saudia! What an impressive flight actually! I’m impressed, and sure when they start taking deliveries of new planes connection flights and transits will be shorter! Greetings from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦✋
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@@rayanaltowayan9558 هلا والله الله يعافيك ههههه ✋😁
This is absolutely incredible for economy. Better than most "premium economy" products. I want to fly with them now for sure!
No alcohol, bad IFE, censored internet, bad food and dirty toilets - no thanks.
@@CryptocurrencyInsider the food is great and they have CLEAN toilet
@@CryptocurrencyInsider no alcohol means no drunk screaming idiots like in American Airlines.
Enjoy the drunks.
And censored internet is porn. You will watch porn on flights?
@@CryptocurrencyInsider so what if there’s no alcohol
I’ve been planning to fly SAUDIA in a few months, thanks for the review and your hard work!
Awesome adventures, can't get enough! I really enjoyed watching and coming back again for more. 🙏 😊
What a nice video!! I just love the engine spool up on the Boeing 777-300ER. 😍
Saudia and Emirates are my preferred airliners for international travel, both have been excellent and very consistent.
MEast and some Asian airlines are the best in the world right now. It boggles my mind that lots of western airliners are lagging behind despite being way bigger and having more traffic and routes .
Capitalism baby
Saudi Airlines is our first choice since we travel,almost 11years, well-done Saudia
Love this vlog! Thank you for showing us Saudia, hope to travel on it one day
This deserve to be in top 5 beat economy. Great review love it
May i know wat the other 4 are?
Excellent video as always.
*Brilliant video. Thank you!*
I remember Saudia when they flew Tristars and TWA acted at its technical advisor, providing pilots and ground maintenance staff. In those days, after the travel prayer, a reassuring voice of "Captain Tex" made the next announcements. They have come a long way in the past 45 years. Even then, Saudia prided itself on better seating and service.
Thank you ever so much for this brutally honest review David. Alhamdolilah it sounds amazing!
I experienced Saudia Economy class seats traveling from Jeddah to Manila and its way so good
Great review 👍🏼 thanks!
I absolutely love Saudia one of the best airline ❤
I've flown with Saudia frequently over the years. While service on their European & North American routes is good, it can be patchy when flying to South & Southeast Asia. Definitely an underrated airline.
@DoDa Z I've had mixed experiences with their catering, but in general, it's adequate. I like a drink on board too, but if that doesn't bother you too much, Saudia can be a good alternative to some of the bigger Gulf carriers.
Not a bad airline at all...
I work in Saudi Arabia and I have flown their domestic flights.. Not bad. I flew them in business from Jeddah to Casablanca, Morocco, it was awesome. Absolutely fantastic flight. I will fly them with business from Jeddah to LAX this December. Looking forward to it. Saudis expect to be treated well when they travel long distance, and this airline definitely provides good service.
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This looked like a great flight! I would love to see etihad as a brutally honest episode.
I was waiting for this video
Nice flight report. I like the sound of the GE90 engines.
Thanks a million for sharing such experience with us.. I enjoyed it and will definitely consider Saudi Arabia Airline on my next trip back to Canada..
Excellent-Realistic Report ..Well done Mate
great video,good filming
Thanks for video my friend I really enjoy I'm from KSA JEDDAH love you
Flew the 787 Manchester to Jeddah and return. One of the best airlines I've flown alongside Emirates, Etihad and Qatar.
I absolutely loved my journey on Saudi airlines from Dubai to Manchester.
Wow Simply Aviation So cool I love Planes A lot!
Oh is newest BRUTALLY HONEST video! I love it!! Great work! I didn't traveled this airlines because of the virus, but I can see this video is my favourite in the world!! 💙❤🧡💛💚💜
Excellent Review and makes me want to fly Saudia again !
Excellent! Thank you for sharing. I’ll have to fly Saudia soon!
Bringing back my flight experince of last week!
Mostly we take emirates, Qatar even Pakistan Airlines (earlier) but last week 5 hrs ISB-JED was great, decent food was served.
Then came 12 hrs flight Jeddah-JFK New York flight was even better.
Great service, great food, frequent & generous snacks, 9 seats a row gives you more room to breath easily, special prayers place, hot towels, even table cloth (5 stars!) made this 17 hrs flight time quite comfy.
Entertainment selection was just ok.
Fantastic, love this series! Would be awesome to see you do a Brutally Honest on the Qantas Perth to London Dreamliner journey ✈️
one way to compensate for the loss of non-alcoholic service and subpar IFE system, Saudia can bank in with lower ticket prices on its US and European flights targeting travellers from UAE, Qatar etc. i think people will definitely consider Saudia as an option if they really keen on saving some money.
Refreshing to see North America and Middle East flights reviews always!
Thanks for this! The nine wide v ten wide makes a huge difference. It's amazing what an extra couple inches translates too when you are 6'2" 245 lbs. Looking at a trip to Male in 23 and Saudi just moved to the top of the list. Just need to figure out what to do during the 16 hour layover...any suggestions?
This video was awesome, and I remember one day in 2018, where I was going from Jeddah to New York
Amazing video guys! I'd love to see an aer lingus long haul economy brutally honest In the future
Please do more of these!
I'm not sure when you recorded this, but I was just on a saudia flight in early April, and the entertainment system has been updated to a new one that's more responsive, and has alot more on demand
Magnificent in every respect. The airline, cabin, food and airport.
Totally agree, The most generous airline 👍🏼 that have been taken from the culture 🌹
David, how do you feel about the "leather" seats in economy, especially in the middle east? Some reviewers seem to think they are too hot and sticky compared to regular fabric.
Would be nice to see what to expect while flying Malaysia Airlines on a longhaul from London to KL will be like. I flew with them years ago on the 747 from Stockholm, back then it was super good. But I think they have changed over the years. Is it even worth it choosing them on that route over KLM or Emirates?
1st like and comment...Very intuitive video ..
very nice review, and I'm glad David had a good experience. I really admired his appreciation for the local touches and the travel prayer. I'm surprised how many people commented here (as well as on other videos) with some very strong opinions about the lack of alcohol. It's rather bizarre to see how much people seem care about alcohol so much, and get worked up over it.
Great review and flight.
I love the fact that you showed the whole travel prayer at the start of the video
During the 1980s, Saudia was hands down the best airline in the Middle East.
MEA also had and still has a very high standard, not only in the Middle East, but also in international comparisson. I flew from Beirut to Frankfurt with MEA and it was such a nice experience.
So 40 years ago. Yea that’s relevant.
@@xr6lad it is. Cuz it didn’t go worse. It just got surpassed by New Qatar- Emirates- Etihad which all are designated to Transit/ International market. It’s still one of the greatest worldwide.
Good report. Thanks i would like to see a repirt on Aeroméxico transcontinental flight
Now that you mention it, we should have a space at the back of our Air Koryo jets for passengers and crew to bow to portraits of my father and grandpa to hope for a safe flight and future
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Perfect video as always 🤩 You should try the new Airbus A350s from ITA Airways 🇮🇹 in June ... I think at the moment the Rome-Buenos Aires 🇦🇷 route is only bookable.
Both the soft and the hard product were excellent. The cabin was gorgeous.
For new Brutally Honest episodes, I would like to see...
1: United Airlines
2: Qantas 787 Perth To London Economy Class (it's returning in June, as well as a flight from Perth To Rome)
3: Icelandair (I know you have flown them, so why not make the episode on their longest flight?)
4: Etihad A350
5: ANA 777
They are all I can think of, I loved the video and am extremely impressed with Saudia's service!
And i would also Like to see
6: Garuda Indonesia Explore Jet
7: Sriwijaya Air
Really new video. I hope to fly with them some day🙏🏾👍🏾
wow!! what a trip, that is the best economy I have ever seen, leather seats, big ife screens, great service and of course tonnes of legroom!! I will definitely fly these guy's soon!
One of the best air line 💞💕
I loved Saudia aswell !!
Their economy is decent for my opinion, but it's still a great airline! It exceeds my expectations for the legroom, it's food, etc.
Excellent
I must say Saudia is worth trying. Impressive service and decor
My beautiful SAUDI 🇸🇦❤️
Absolutely fantastic trip report David and wow that flight seemed amazing!😸
Quite good food. Glad they served you twice.
Saudia stepping up their game!!!
Thank you for this review. I feel nervous about letting my wife and kids travel without me this year for holidays. It's nice to see the carrier i have booked looks decent enough
Bro it looks so beautiful its underrated
Bless saudi 🙏 what a wonderful gesture
Loved the vid! I hope you can try Philippine Airlines transpacific flights, like MNL-SFO or SFO-MNL and LAX-MNL or MNL-LAX
it would be great if Simply aviation could create Brutally Honest Episodes of all Indian flight carriers such as Air India or Vistara on their long-haul flight in both business and economy and also on their low-cost counterparts such as Indigo,Spicejet and GoAir. Would love to see what simply aviation can get into for brutally honest as you guys have already experienced Air India and Indigo before.
Love this journey to USA 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
I went from Jeddah to jfk 2 mo ago in may, it was beautiful
Have flown with Saudia and was also very impressed with the service and meals.
Hi for the 12-14 hour layover in Jeddah and then flight to JFK next morning, is Alfursan lounge access given to an Economy passenger?
Thanks for covering all these points for the flights on Saudi! I'm planning to take Saudia from AMS to KUL and now I'm a bit more confident to book. Saudi has improved in its transit timing as the itinerary I am looking at has short transits. Perhaps it depends on the day you are flying as I notice Saudi doesnt fly some destinations daily. So if you are flexible, play around with those dates.
Hello, since layover is 13Hrs. Do we need to apply for a transit visa? Should we obtain visa online or on arrival? I talked to an agent and he mentioned it is available on arrival.
Much respect man
HZ-AK24. I was with delivery team from being hangar to Jeddah. I did the 1st landing for this airplane in Jeddah
Excellent !
Did not expect such a lovely product at Saudia, awesome for Eco. Very nice, thanks! I would be interested in an ITA flight report on longhaul, as the successor airline of Alitalia was not often seen in flight reports yet.
that landing at NY seemed very smooth !
Have to try Saudi Airlines now:)
Really Nice Trip!
Great review . I actually like Saudia . You are lucky to have traveled through the new airport . The old one was so bad. The new one looks classy