MEA - Middle East Airlines A321neo Flight to Lebanon

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  • čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
  • I flew on one of the oldest airlines in the Middle East - MEA, Middle East Airlines from Dubai to Beirut.
    The flight is operated by MEA’s new A321neo. Follow captain Maxim on the takeoff from the cockpit. Check out MEA’s in-flight offering and what’s it like to fly onboard. Before landing, enjoy a spectacular approach into Beirut Int’l Airport.
    After landing, I went plane spotting around Beirut Airport. Watching a few MEA A320 and A330 takeoffs. Lebanon’s economic crisis is obvious, as there is no stable electricity supply. No traffic lights and very little light in the city at night. The difference between the official and black market exchange rates is almost 20 times. It is certainly cheaper for tourists to visit but can Lebanon survive the current economic crisis?
    Next week, I will share more experiences as a tourist in Lebanon and whether the country is safe to visit. I flew out of Beirut on a MEA A330-200.
    Full Report on my blog: samchui.com/2022/06/26/trip-r...

Komentáře • 639

  • @danielj3010
    @danielj3010 Před 2 lety +256

    For a place going through extreme hyperinflation, the folks are still friendly. What an amazing flight and tour of Beirut.

    • @SamChui
      @SamChui  Před 2 lety +43

      People are on the edge, there are full of worries but yet they are capable of showing visitors of their great hospitality. Great resilient people.

    • @Ozymandias1
      @Ozymandias1 Před 2 lety +15

      @@SamChui They had such bad luck, terrible economy, corrupt politicians and to top it of a huge explosion that damaged a large part of the city. But adversity often brings the best out of people.

    • @Dorrrr1111
      @Dorrrr1111 Před 2 lety +4

      It's amazing how they haven't collapsed yet...

    • @chenzhiyu5568
      @chenzhiyu5568 Před 2 lety

      you know Sam's family basically exploited from Chinese people for his luxurious living in childhood?

    • @sunwear4014
      @sunwear4014 Před rokem +3

      I have been traveling for long long time with lots of different airlines I have to admit MEA was the best one the best airlines I have been with honestly ❤️

  • @distanced_goblin196
    @distanced_goblin196 Před 2 lety +26

    No matter what Lebanon goes threw it will always survive and to see what it’s going threw right now it still has a amazing air line and I’m proud for it to be my country

  • @sebastianpauldora5749
    @sebastianpauldora5749 Před 2 lety +30

    Love Lebanon. I really hope they are going back on track. Beirut always in my heart.

  • @speedy911
    @speedy911 Před 2 lety +16

    Most beautiful cabin crew in the world!!

  • @vyshnavmenon9201
    @vyshnavmenon9201 Před 2 lety +38

    Really impressive considering the economic crisis the country is going through, little indication of cost-cutting infringements on customer experience. A real credit to the institution.

  • @tgvettes
    @tgvettes Před 2 lety +10

    your stewardess on the A321NEO was absolutely gorgeous

  • @anwerabdallah569
    @anwerabdallah569 Před 2 lety +26

    leabenon is a very beautiful country my father used to tell me about it and how he lived for 5 years in Beirut. and how it was fascinating back in the 60s

    • @SamChui
      @SamChui  Před 2 lety +5

      It is still a very beautiful country by the Med sea! After all it had gone through, it makes it more interesting for the curious driven visitor like myself.

  • @YbYBwRbY
    @YbYBwRbY Před rokem +5

    Amazing people living through very tough times with humor, grace, and kindness. I wish them only the best. Shalom, Salam!

  • @mochammadariqatillah2000an
    @mochammadariqatillah2000an Před 2 lety +46

    Thank you Mr sam chui for visiting Beirut. It was a great experience to watch your channel

  • @romeluk1861
    @romeluk1861 Před 2 lety +42

    Oldest and well established airline in the Middle East.. Lebanese Air Liban, cedars wings.. always impressed by their resilience, hospitality and unique service

  • @pilotroushas8956
    @pilotroushas8956 Před 2 lety +34

    MEA is my favorite airline by far! CREW is amazing, their service is amazing, their planes are well maintained and, man... I have been to their training facilities.... Simply Amazing. My hopes are MEA will survive and thrive!

  • @ritz84in
    @ritz84in Před rokem +5

    The captain nailed the landing. Just beautiful.

  • @Andrew182
    @Andrew182 Před 2 lety +131

    It’s great that there’s such a good airline in Lebanon as MEA. This video confirmes that it can not only survive, but also remain one of the best airlines in Asia. Thanks for this amazing tripreport Sam 👍

    • @mochammadariqatillah2000an
      @mochammadariqatillah2000an Před 2 lety +1

      Oh yes

    • @SamChui
      @SamChui  Před 2 lety +17

      MEA is always a survivor and provides a lifeline to the country during the war. I really hope for the best for both MEA and Lebanon!

    • @harb9265
      @harb9265 Před 2 lety

      Used to have a380s

    • @mineblox1657
      @mineblox1657 Před rokem

      @@SamChui yes!

  • @niltonlacle
    @niltonlacle Před 2 lety +79

    Wow! Totally impressed with this MEA Airline. Very admirable cabin crew onboard, and they seem to be top-notch professionals. Not only is this an amazing video, but the audio editing and equalization could win an award or something.

    • @sawsanshamel2330
      @sawsanshamel2330 Před 2 lety +2

      The airline is actually beautiful but the lebanese ppl are racist curious and opportunist am talking out of experience as am a mixed race of both lebanese and sierra Leonean descent whenever I go to Lebanon I face racist situations in fact I've vowed not to go there any more!!! Most of people of colour like me suffer the same situations

    • @ramsey55
      @ramsey55 Před 2 lety +3

      @@sawsanshamel2330 as a lebanese-palestinian american I dont appreciate your generalization of my people. It is very unfortunate that you had to experience the prejudice that you faced in Lebanon, however those few interactions does not mean you can group all of us together and label us as racist etc.. If that was the case then you should consider labeling every other race/ethnic group as "racist" because I am sure many people have had bad interactions in every area of the world.

    • @sawsanshamel2330
      @sawsanshamel2330 Před 2 lety

      @@ramsey55 well let me rephrase let me say most of them I experienced these situations since almost my childhood and its really traumatising and am sure most mixed race like me are experiencing the same issues yes racism does exist anywhere in the world but at least there is a law that will intervene like for instance in Europe if you make any racist allegations you'll face prosecution and sometimes prison but in Lebanon it's totally different

    • @mirak3050
      @mirak3050 Před 2 lety +4

      go spread your hate somewhere else and stop generalizing millions of people in one educated statement

    • @sawsanshamel2330
      @sawsanshamel2330 Před 2 lety

      @@mirak3050 Its not about hate it's my own humble opinion it's what I've experienced and i believe millions of mixed race lebanese went through that nevertheless some lebanese are nice. I presume you are purely lebanese if you were a half caste am sure your opinion will have been different

  • @marcusdamberger
    @marcusdamberger Před 2 lety +11

    My friend Mark's dad was from Lebanon, he would talk about the earthquakes how you could be the phone with someone and they say an earthquake has begun, meanwhile it would take another 30sec to 1mintue before you feel the earthquake yourself depending on how far apart you were. Like an early warning system, but person to person. Thanks for highlighting what Lebanon is going through and the beautiful resourceful people they are.

  • @nininuti
    @nininuti Před 2 lety +52

    Be strong Lebanese friends! We love your country 🇱🇧
    And great video Sam

    • @adammerhi5773
      @adammerhi5773 Před 2 lety

      Thank You 🇱🇧🙏

    • @youngsixty7395
      @youngsixty7395 Před 2 lety +4

      There are twenty (20) times more Lebanese people live outside Lebanon.
      For instance, ten (10) times more Lebanese in Brazil than in Lebanon. Just saying.

    • @aboukarim1740
      @aboukarim1740 Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you dear for your support

    • @royd9186
      @royd9186 Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks champ 🙏

    • @sunwear4014
      @sunwear4014 Před rokem

      Thank you 😔

  • @uknewslink
    @uknewslink Před 2 lety +6

    Brilliant video about MEA. Lebanon 🇱🇧 is so beautiful. Thanks Sam.

  • @ryori4176
    @ryori4176 Před 2 lety +11

    Hi Sam, amazing work. Thank you for introdcuing us to MEA. Just beautiful cabin crew members; I want to fly MEA just to meet one. Thank upi again for opening up the Middle East. I sill love your first video from Sydney to Singpapore on the A380, having been served a coconut on dry-ice. Cheers...Keep flying.

  • @mochammadariqatillah2000an
    @mochammadariqatillah2000an Před 2 lety +19

    Your trip journey was amazing sir. I always love your channel. I love your explanation of every detail of aircraft, including the Service

  • @loganbaileysfunwithtrains606

    Great food, hospitality and gorgeous women, what else do you need on a flight. I hope Lebanon will overcome its issues, it’s one of the few places I would like to visit at some point in the future if it’s even possible for me to do so given the US is suffering it’s own issues

  • @luinpuin4152
    @luinpuin4152 Před 2 lety +10

    Wow, this looks and feels really great ! Beautiful plane, interior and air hostess!!

  • @mikeab2871
    @mikeab2871 Před 2 lety +10

    Beirut is awesome! mea is great! god bless Lebanon

  • @rajpatel52719
    @rajpatel52719 Před 2 lety +4

    I appreciate sam trying all of types of airlines and showing us all the hidden jems of airlines

  • @gbusse
    @gbusse Před 2 lety +5

    What a wonderful video Sam. Beyond your introduction to MEA, I also really enjoyed the little bit of Beirut that you were able to show me. Thank You!!

  • @munna7277
    @munna7277 Před 2 lety +5

    i’m also going to libanon …there people are very friendly and very nice miss the moment ❤️❤️❤️

  • @jeanneandove3302
    @jeanneandove3302 Před 2 lety +5

    Great video with an amazing flight and tour of Beirut. People there very friendly.

  • @azzamkhalil26
    @azzamkhalil26 Před 2 lety +3

    cant have enough of beirut !!!!!! lebanon IS AMAZING

  • @gerryholland7274
    @gerryholland7274 Před 2 lety +5

    Sam. That was great! You always bring out the best in people, a rare talent in this day and age! This was one of your best!

  • @lebanonaholic
    @lebanonaholic Před 2 lety +10

    Sam, wow! What a wonderful perspective. Thank you so much for helping to share the world about Lebanon! It was a big pleasure showing you around.

  • @5ifty4ramiro
    @5ifty4ramiro Před 2 lety +6

    Hey Sam . I’m Lebanese. I go on that airline every time when I’m going to Lebanon . Such a good airline. The breakfast is good .

  • @lffit
    @lffit Před 2 lety +2

    Loved every minute of this video Sam
    Thanks

  • @sissi8704
    @sissi8704 Před 2 lety +19

    I visited Lebanon four times. First in 1996 six years after the end of civil war and Beirut was destroyed. I spent a lot of time in the countryside. As a travel agent MEA offered me a discount of 75 per cent. Thank you to the arline 🙏😉Then I returned for arabic courses and holidays. Lebanon is beautiful and I am sad for so many struggles. Lebanese are so nice and do not deserve what they are facing now. Thank you for the video.

    • @MrWigwag62
      @MrWigwag62 Před 2 lety

      Been to Beirut 3 times last time was in 2001. Turkish Airlines from Manchester to Istanbul and had a layover!!! Then Turkish to Beirut. The last time was with British Airways ....the flight had come from Damascus, and as we took off from Beirut the stewardess had just come from the flight deck as the pilot rotated! Had to catch the stewardess and pull her to the seat beside me. Chateau musar is a lovely full bodied red from the Bekka valley. Lot of good wine from there

  • @salty8514
    @salty8514 Před 2 lety +3

    A great and enjoyable video as always. Waiting for your next one!!

  • @patriciafuchs5970
    @patriciafuchs5970 Před 2 lety +4

    Always learn from and enjoy your reviews!

  • @commanderrussels2612
    @commanderrussels2612 Před 2 lety +4

    sam is really inspiring to me because of how excited he gets about the simple things in life, like the tail design. love the channel and love the vibe, inspirational really.

  • @TraveldenganDon
    @TraveldenganDon Před 2 lety +10

    Your consistency and quality of content never disappoints!

  • @westsups1
    @westsups1 Před 2 lety +2

    Loved this video of mea and Lebanon sam . Watching this makes me look forward to going in September even more now ❤️

  • @JC-or5nt
    @JC-or5nt Před 2 lety +26

    Thanks for a great video Sam! I’m a Lebanese expat and it hurts to see Lebanon hurting from far away. The amount of tourists who made the trip this year is a sunshine we needed in this dark tunnel. You’ll always be welcome in Beirut. Enjoy it!

  • @FotoCreatives
    @FotoCreatives Před 2 lety +24

    Very nice report/video again Sam! What a beautiful (short) flight full of quality. What an extremely beautiful and friendly flight attendant, silky soft landing from the captain. Thanks for making another nice video. MEA go for it!

    • @SamChui
      @SamChui  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you. Really appreciate it.

  • @aviationillusions3479
    @aviationillusions3479 Před 2 lety +3

    I’ve been waiting such a long time for you to fly with MEA, thanks so much!!
    You’re the best trip reporter! Amazing choice choosing MEA!!😍

  • @klm8721
    @klm8721 Před 2 lety +2

    Sam, thanks for this amazing video and what a lovely crew of MEA, they made a great impression on me.

  • @adammerhi5773
    @adammerhi5773 Před 2 lety +4

    thank you for coming to Lebanon 🇱🇧❤️🛐🙏 I hope you enjoyed my country very much 🇱🇧❤️🥰✈️✈️

  • @faiqawais9023
    @faiqawais9023 Před 2 lety +5

    It was absolutely amazing landing.. cheers

  • @sharonleong7120
    @sharonleong7120 Před 2 lety +4

    Great and interesting video. Thank you Sam.👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

  • @Bellasie1
    @Bellasie1 Před 2 lety +3

    Wow. Inspiring. I wish the best of recoveries for Lebanon soon.

  • @perla5921
    @perla5921 Před 2 lety +15

    That's shocking! Hope the economic situation gets resolved!

    • @codyvon.
      @codyvon. Před 2 lety

      @Don Smith Hezbollah, damn them

  • @sankhdeepmitra5332
    @sankhdeepmitra5332 Před 2 lety +7

    What an amazing airline but what a sad state for the country. Constant interference from other regional and international countries has turned this amazing country into rubble. I hope the resilience, beauty, and warmth of its amazing people help Lebanon find its way back to economic and social prosperity! Best wishes from India.

  • @Bad_Karma1968
    @Bad_Karma1968 Před 2 lety +4

    I’m impressed by MEA post Covid
    Great vlog as always Sam

  • @kamalh2092
    @kamalh2092 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for this lovely review and for your visit to the country of Cedars! :D

  • @JPeppino
    @JPeppino Před 3 dny

    I love Lebanon.. one of my favourite destination hands down!

  • @hakeemsleman4554
    @hakeemsleman4554 Před 2 lety

    My warm & special regards to Lebanon Beirut ....Thanks a lot Sam for this video....

  • @MrTimeless101
    @MrTimeless101 Před 2 lety +36

    Lebanon always finds itself going through hell. a shame for such a beautiful country.

    • @Roy202
      @Roy202 Před rokem +4

      Hey STOP TALKING TRASH ABOUT MY COUNTRY OR I WILL REPORT YOU

    • @diegotzar5908
      @diegotzar5908 Před rokem +8

      @@Roy202he wasn’t talking trash he was just feeling bad for the condition and was praising it

    • @ogaery
      @ogaery Před 11 měsíci +2

      That is Iran’s effect

    • @asddfg2229
      @asddfg2229 Před 8 měsíci

      That what happens when You let Iranians rule your country

    • @hedonister
      @hedonister Před 7 měsíci +2

      ​@@ogaeryI don't think so, all generalities are false, get educated!

  • @jbizzletx3420
    @jbizzletx3420 Před 2 lety +3

    Wow 37 minutes after premier!!! Good job bizzle!! Thanks Sam

  • @Chakouba
    @Chakouba Před rokem +2

    This is actually a very good video and the flight attendants seem all to be friendly and helpful.

  • @azfzroumie5659
    @azfzroumie5659 Před 2 lety +4

    I'm from Lebanon and I love this thanks so much for the entertainment sam

  • @omarhammoud7223
    @omarhammoud7223 Před 2 lety

    Thanks Sam, Great Video, love your passion and content.

  • @projectioncinema2045
    @projectioncinema2045 Před rokem

    Amazing captain and very nice plane landing and everything thx 🙏 love lebanon

  • @leemingwong5749
    @leemingwong5749 Před 2 lety +1

    Stunning views and wonderful crew

  • @SkyGamingSUBSCRIBENOW
    @SkyGamingSUBSCRIBENOW Před 2 lety +5

    I remember flying from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon on MEA and service was not so great but as i can tell now they have improved and gone way beyond my expectation. Also my business class flight i took once with them didn't have the greatest seats it was like economy with just a more bigger seat with extra recline but now they have for sure improved everything including catering

  • @MegaLivingIt
    @MegaLivingIt Před 2 lety +2

    Always enjoy your adventures!😋

  • @sam3346
    @sam3346 Před 2 lety +5

    Out of all the airlines I’ve been on, MEA food is the best. For a three hour flight I’ve never been so stuffed full of food

  • @anotherwatch
    @anotherwatch Před 2 lety +2

    Great video and review as usual. Nice friendly crew.

  • @MichaelG1986
    @MichaelG1986 Před 2 lety +6

    Great video. I've always wanted to visit Lebanon, being of part Lebanese heritage, myself. I'm looking forward to your other videos in Lebanon.

  • @saadsemaan3824
    @saadsemaan3824 Před 2 lety +2

    It's a big pleasure mr sam to have you in Lebanon and trying the mea

  • @peoplesambassadordm8279
    @peoplesambassadordm8279 Před 2 lety +3

    Sam everywhere on these flights... sam probably got fly miles like whoa! ✈✈

  • @chirihanechidiac
    @chirihanechidiac Před 2 lety

    Great video! Can’t wait for the next episode

  • @margaretperigois7280
    @margaretperigois7280 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for these lovely videos👍🥰

  • @jangbahdursinghrathore2875

    Your professional is amazing. Your knowledge is nice. Happy to see you again. Namaste sir.

  • @simonatik6215
    @simonatik6215 Před 2 lety

    Tkx for sharing your experience.

  • @mireillebarbir8635
    @mireillebarbir8635 Před 2 lety +2

    Excellent Aviation.... Best company congratulations for the crew 😍❤️

  • @riteshpatel5446
    @riteshpatel5446 Před 2 lety

    Wow 👌 thank u so much lovely video great experience
    Before I make an trip there....

  • @426dfv
    @426dfv Před 2 lety

    Your video is always positive and happy. Keep it up!

  • @AbdulrahmanIsmail_AU
    @AbdulrahmanIsmail_AU Před 2 lety +2

    Very nice video Sam it’s great to see a Lebanese middle eastern carrier bring such great hospitality and food.

  • @MegaTalal007
    @MegaTalal007 Před 2 lety

    Am very happy you’ve reviewed MEA

  • @DM-hd4xm
    @DM-hd4xm Před 2 lety +11

    A beautiful country and people, MEA flight attendants always elegant, I feel so sorry for the Lebanese people, they have endured so much for so long, the old paint job looks great again.

  • @loumafawaz3698
    @loumafawaz3698 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you Sam for visiting mea hope you enjoyed it 🙏🏻🇱🇧

  • @mineblox1657
    @mineblox1657 Před rokem +1

    I live in Beirut, the city is amazing and is SO underrated. I love it and in m opinion everyone should try it!

  • @Eyob797
    @Eyob797 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice flight report, the inflight service looks great.

  • @palio470
    @palio470 Před 2 lety +3

    when crew's service become beautiful Airlines becomes beautiful..Hope this airlines is kind of that..

  • @alexjones1957
    @alexjones1957 Před 2 lety

    Welcome to Lebanon thanks for the coverage MEA is the best

  • @akomcharoensuk9024
    @akomcharoensuk9024 Před 2 lety

    Hi Very glad to see you frequently fly again.

  • @virginiaalvarez9651
    @virginiaalvarez9651 Před 2 lety

    Wowwwwwwww, what a great flight, good service and the First Class FA looked a Vogue Model !!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @akafuntoosh7761
    @akafuntoosh7761 Před 2 lety +4

    Seats looked awesome 😍

  • @bucky314
    @bucky314 Před 2 lety

    Can’t wait for the next episode

  • @ziadnajjar1234
    @ziadnajjar1234 Před 2 lety +2

    Very nice 👌thanks Sam

  • @bsr6823
    @bsr6823 Před 2 lety +2

    I love Lebanon!!!! Amazing place.

  • @nurseydebdeb8539
    @nurseydebdeb8539 Před 2 lety +4

    I am thrilled you went to Lebanon, I have a very good friends that are from there. Their daughter attends the American University there. They have told me about the power issues and the long wait for gas too. But, I will share this video with them, I know they will be thrilled. Love your vlogs,

  • @blah979
    @blah979 Před 2 lety +1

    That food selection for the short flight was amazing.

  • @missisfreddiemercury
    @missisfreddiemercury Před rokem +1

    I flew with the neo from Athens to Beirut last winter and it was a great experience. So clean and the staff was friendly.

  • @itgw4658
    @itgw4658 Před rokem +2

    Amazing review 👍

  • @os4908
    @os4908 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice aircraft
    Thanks Sam

  • @virtuality1246
    @virtuality1246 Před 2 lety +5

    Thanks for highlighting the airline of my country in such a lovely way. It is indeed the best airline out there.

  • @glogragab2221
    @glogragab2221 Před 2 lety

    May your visit bring a new hope to Lebanon,you're such a joyful person that's how we are here in Lebanon,most welcome. Enjoy😘

  • @shivrajmorajkar9527
    @shivrajmorajkar9527 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi good evening sir welcome to Lebanon beruit have a safe stay in Lebanon n enjoy ur stay

  • @karlmroue4263
    @karlmroue4263 Před 2 lety +4

    Mea Airlines one from the best airlines that I use ❤️

  • @fourletter182
    @fourletter182 Před 2 lety +6

    Long live MEA
    kind of the same situation here in Sri Lanka, Going the Lebanese way

  • @anwerabdallah569
    @anwerabdallah569 Před 2 lety +3

    mea is one of the most historic airlines in the middle east. the are good

  • @ctraami1765
    @ctraami1765 Před 2 lety

    Smooth landing👏 hats off

  • @Nigga351
    @Nigga351 Před rokem +1

    I flew 2 months ago mea kuwait-lebanon then back to kuwait. I fly it every year 2-3 times, and let me just say the kabab was amazing, and i kinda miss the og chicken with bazella and rooz (rice) was amazing, but this was good too, i also tried the cesar lounge, pasta spot-on! Have a great day.

  • @TheRareVideosXL
    @TheRareVideosXL Před 2 lety

    What a fantastic video.