ALONE in NEW Saudia First Class Suites
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Saudia Airlines First Class.. this has been a long time coming. An airline that many of you won't be familiar with, today I'm finding out what their new First Class Suites are really like. Given that tickets are usually multiple thousands of dollars, it's not been easy to get onboard for this review. Coupled with Saudi Arabia being a notoriously secretive place, with a dislike of filming... it's yet another challenge of todays journey.
I'm starting my flight in Jeddah, in the brand new terminal which has opened just a matter of weeks ago. I'll be checking out their new lounge, overall premium ground service and of course a full trip report encompassing the bed/food/hard product onboard the Boeing 777-300ER, flying to London.
As always let me know what you think down below, and let me know if you'd fly Saudia Airlines / or if you've flown them before.
@Trektrendy 2 жыл бұрын
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@hassanalturki811 10 ай бұрын
Only 16 likes…
@ptjzmemory 2 жыл бұрын
$11,000 and you got an omelette? Wow. Not sure if that is worth it for a 6 hour flight.
@hothotheat3000 2 жыл бұрын
With POWDERED EGGS!!
@soroushm2498 2 жыл бұрын
Emirates is better and it costs 4900 $
@mercuryk.1386 2 жыл бұрын
More concerned about the no alcohol
@A.K.L.D. 2 жыл бұрын
@@mercuryk.1386 Same but maybe because of the airlines rules and country is strict
@ptjzmemory 2 жыл бұрын
@@pacmanc8103 I think that this reviewer sees a lot of value in an excellent lounge experience, and great food and drink on board. Just something to think about.
@charlesjaeger8145 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant review. The hard product looks incredible to be fair! Curious to understand how you booked that flight though? I enjoy when you explained how booked in your other videos! Can't wait for future reviews. Keep them going 😊
@jen93106 2 жыл бұрын
Great video and review as always! Nice to see you excited about getting to experience something new… not an easy find these days for such an accomplished pro like you!
@ZoeAndHerTales 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the most awesome videos. It really helps to get an insiders view of flights.
@tellaqq 2 жыл бұрын
As ex cabin crew for Saudia I can say that improvements has been made and they try to do better each time. Flying Saudia in the morning time is not the recommended (food reasons) i personally never liked the breakfast especially the omelette BUT their afternoon & dinner menu is a million times better and I would recommend any of the meals listed on the menu… the chicken biryani is a favorite amongst passengers and the fish is a favorite amongst crew😊 Caviar is mostly only served on US flights or afternoon/evening flights for other destinations. For the alcohol part well we as cabin crew loved the fact that there is no alcohol served on board and with the no alcohol policy and the prayer area at the aft of aircraft it makes them unique that is why most muslims prefer Saudi so they can pray and stay away from alcohol
@SerenityScratch 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the insight! I hope they got rid of their misogynistic check in line
@Crazy-ej5gb 2 жыл бұрын
Since you have a culture built on moral decadence, it is very normal for women to support working as porn actresses, being gay, or using them as a commodity for marketing or freedom of nudity, what is the result? In America there are 180 rape cases per day and 230 sexual harassment cases per day. On the other hand, Saudi Arabia gives more privileges and privacy to women with a culture based on Islamic morals. whats the result? 0 cases of rape 0 harassment and Saudi Arabia is one of the safest countries for women, and there are many women who visited Saudi Arabia and documented their visit. You can watch them and know the truth about Saudi Arabia. You must respect the culture of others and we do not accept anyone who is influenced by Fox News and CNN criticizing us, and he has never visited Saudi Arabia or knows its truth@@SerenityScratch
@Eryaniii 2 жыл бұрын
@@SerenityScratch plewse shut up and educate yourself
@SerenityScratch 2 жыл бұрын
@@Eryaniii Insulting people will never earn you respect
@ibrahimmotala1069 2 жыл бұрын
@@SerenityScratch I think you’ve completely misinterpreted the reason behind the separate check-in line, it’s anything but misogynistic.
@zr1114 2 жыл бұрын
I have never been this excited for one of your videos! Keep up the great work!
@pchaynes 2 жыл бұрын
If I'm going to pay $11,000 to fly first class there better damn well be champagne involved! 🥂
@dasukimp 2 жыл бұрын
well as saudi is majorly a muslim country alcohol isn't allowed
@skzion2 2 жыл бұрын
@@dasukimp Doesn't stop airlines from neighboring countries.
@mxyzptlyk 2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. For that price and that level of no food choice and lousy lounge, there had better be champagne! I once commented on this subject on a previous flight review and someone said that if I can't go seven hours without a drink, I may have a problem. That is not the point, I often sleep for eight hours without a problem. When I pay for service, I expect service or I'm not coming back. Thankfully, these reports from Trek Trendy, et al help me to add these airlines to my 'Do Not Fly List'.
@Yeviscount 2 жыл бұрын
Emirates and etihad serve alcohol. Can't speak for qatar but I assume they do
@jen93106 2 жыл бұрын
😁🍾🥂
@Bangpaulxu 2 жыл бұрын
Your reviews and story telling is amazing. Love it!!!!
@Swainmtb1 2 жыл бұрын
Favourite av KZfaq, well edited straight to the point and dose the faff about with all the on the ground stuff. Shows us all we want to see. Class job mate
@The4905 2 жыл бұрын
yay! finally there is a review on saudia!
@stephaniejanestachura9020 2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the video has always great content and in my opinion your videos are fantastic and informative, you say it has it is which is really honest your one of my favourite KZfaq channels xx stay safe and well
@justoldthings 2 жыл бұрын
glad to see Saudi has improved so much since the late 90s. another great video cheers.
@schipholspottersams 2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, the new terminal is open. I dreaded transferring through Jeddah in the old terminal and lounge. It was so overcrowded. The new terminal is looking amazing
@yendor2043 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this. I enjoyed watching your experience.
@_notYOU Жыл бұрын
Can’t we all just Appreciate how much time he uses one these videos
@abdirisaq03 2 жыл бұрын
amazing video Saudia can definitely improve their first-class product
@HanzalaFayaz 2 жыл бұрын
Great review @TrekTrendy! The Product is great! but, the food could've been better. Can't wait till the next review!
@sharonbarnard Жыл бұрын
I flew Saudia from Jeddah many years ago on Economy and loved it, crew were amazing and the experience of wondering around the Duty Free whilst waiting for my flight to Johannesburg at 04h00 was great having missed the crowds. 1st class is a dream
@andreicaprau1496 2 жыл бұрын
love the videos man
@MattCook206 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting product ! Thanks for the video
@keithtynan7469 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review.
@mattrisk2658 2 жыл бұрын
Love your vids Will. My fav part is always the mad dash to have board the plane no matter where you are in the world haha. Must be those slammers in the lounge :-)
@chargoesboom6990 2 жыл бұрын
Its actually very addictivly fun to watch
@Rayoody1988 2 жыл бұрын
all I can say that welcome to Saudi Arabia and SAUDIA. I hope you’re next trip would be miles better.
@DogWaterPlays 4 ай бұрын
On February 15th I flew business from New York to Jeddah and Jeddah to Delhi then in March 18th I went to Hyderabad to Riyadh and Then Riyadh to New York. Service was absolutely amazing and privacy in very good. I would recommend flying on Saudia.
@brutusp.8116 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Could you consider reviewing the entertainment options (TV screen) in your reviews going forward?
@julius8763 2 жыл бұрын
This is gonna help know what airline I’m gonna fly
@gideonlee7935 2 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing how energetic he is without sleep. Respect
@the5Al 2 жыл бұрын
Great review 👏🏽 the prices right now (July 2022) for JED-LHR flight is ($6,900) round trip, much better than prices during the pandemic.
@julius8763 2 жыл бұрын
Great video
@rayanaltowayan9558 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for flying with us! Shame about the food, normally I found that Saudia serve a good amount of food. For example Riyadh - Kuwait (45 minute hop on the a320ceo) they give you a full meal, rice and chicken/meat + desert.
@yanrivera5748 Жыл бұрын
Maybe his departure is still breakfast time, that's why it's egg. Saudia will not serve egg at noon or evening departure.
@ronniewall1481 2 жыл бұрын
ENJOY YOUR WORK.
@shijai 2 жыл бұрын
I miss Saudia Air. We always flew them when we went home from Riyadh to the Philippines for about 10 years. I basically flew with them twice a year for 10 years. Was upgraded once to first class because there was a booking error on our tickets. Glad to see they're still competitive.
@brentshirley477 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I love your content. QUESTION: If a female was attempting to fly alone, would they be questioned as to whether their male guardian allowed them to travel?
@trvrsln 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a question I had as well, and I found out they might not be able to enter the country, or even leave! So wild.
@azizaj87 2 жыл бұрын
Used to be. But not anymore female can fly solo
@thnyyana2838 2 жыл бұрын
Females could travel alone it’s not an issue anymore
@thatguy7414 2 жыл бұрын
You have to have a male guardian to allow them to travel, I might sound ignorant but is that true.
@princesalmanofsaudiarabia2468 2 жыл бұрын
@@thatguy7414 Not true the rules have since changed
@julianfp1952 2 жыл бұрын
Fascinating. Did it have much of an in flight entertainment system beyond the map display visible in some parts of your video? My wild guess is that whatever it has is probably a million miles away from the Emirates IFE experience, at least as judged by our western perspectives.
@cindyhammack68 2 жыл бұрын
I've been to some shady areas in Saudi where the toilet had stalls and each stall was furnished with it's very own hole in the ground with deluxe hand toilet paper...
@martinbaum5354 2 жыл бұрын
not worth that price. Last time I had a dry flight, there was a smoking row at the back of the plane
@renaudadorno 2 жыл бұрын
On a side note. What exactly is the model of his Timberland shoes? I love them. Any links? Want to buy them right now lol 😂 thanks!
@Box0rz 2 жыл бұрын
timberland greenstride edge sneakers
@aisabutac3076 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video 👍👍
@Paulhilvert 2 жыл бұрын
👍 👍, nice to have the entire first class to yourself mate,🤩
@DanielSMarriott 2 жыл бұрын
That price tag for that food and NO booze. Pass lol
@Hiro-eb4zx 2 жыл бұрын
It's funny why showers are not offered in the lounge, despite being brand new. Back in 2014 when I used their Riyadh lounge, there too were no shower facilities despite everything else was quite decent, from food offering to even proper nap rooms. Why??
@JustCallMeAnnie 2 жыл бұрын
Oooo Missoni PJs!
@rohaanpremji2446 2 жыл бұрын
What app do you use to show the flights? Like when you did Dubai - Jeddah after showing the A380
@johnvsymons 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Will. Nice review. I really like private suites like the one shown here. I have always assumed (incorrectly as it seems) that if an airline doesn't serve alcohol that they will use the money saved to upgrade their menu options. Doesn't look like my theory is correct considering the mediocre food that you were given at such an exorbitant price. Where was the pre-departure prayer for a safe flight? Has Saudia discontinued that custom? Have a pleasant and rewarding week and if you happen to be Stateside this week, have a Happy Thanksgiving. 👍🤗❤🦃🥧🥮🍁🍂
@cindyhammack68 2 жыл бұрын
I think all of the food was pre-prepared. Since there was only one person flying first class there's no need for choices. One or two meals would be wasted.
@user-dw8ud2hw5d 2 жыл бұрын
a very unusual but GREAT review... well done...The ground service looked worse than BA - that's novel, but the hard product looked good, but the price WOW... Did you need special permission to get into Saudi? When Saudi holiday resort plans start in a year or two, the airline will certainly have to up its game is the country tries to offer 'Dubai style holidays'
@rasheedd1488 2 жыл бұрын
Great review! How did you book this?
@juliedavis8765 2 жыл бұрын
Love the private cubicle 🙂
@logansmith9748 2 жыл бұрын
Love it will
@briefcandle2005 2 жыл бұрын
you landed at the same time as me! i saw my plane! it was the Aegean one
@rahamanbhuiyan5317 2 жыл бұрын
The first suites also are available at IAD too.
@AussieinUK-x8z Жыл бұрын
used to fly Saudia LHR to Jeddah/Tabuk/Taif many years ago. It was an ok airline other than being a dry flight
@danielrahimi5843 5 ай бұрын
separate gate security is because most saudi women wear headscarfs and the female security could possibly ask them to remove it for inspection, and being separated allows them to do it without men being present.
@Nonkohrrsaaa 2 жыл бұрын
the Male-Female division gives women a bit more privacy at the security check
@weshouldsaveourselves6780 2 жыл бұрын
Yep I know my mum would love that. Privacy is so important in Saudia Arabia.
@marcvdm1111 2 жыл бұрын
I have been on Saudia several times between Paris and Riyadh in economy. Their economy seats are spacious and food (very good chicken biryani mostly) excellent for economy standards. That good that I was disappointed with the same dish served later in the hotel. Flown Air France as well between the cities, they simply stop serving wine when the border is crossed.
@mdw3148 2 жыл бұрын
Frosty perhaps due to the near chinstrap v. mask? Those blue hospital dealies may not look fashionable but they rarely slip down my face. Probably why they've become nearly ubiquitous here at home lately.
@gladegaming5225 2 жыл бұрын
Can you do IFE reviews in your video?
@flyoverfredusa 2 жыл бұрын
are you robbing banks in your spare time ? ;) 11K for an omelette and a tomato is bonkers
@bayerischemontanawerke5678 2 жыл бұрын
Is it the same with garuda indonesia first class? It looks so similiar tho 🙊
@gwenb4531 2 жыл бұрын
This might be a silly question but do you get to keep the PJ's?
@patriciadavis646 Жыл бұрын
Hello, I have been watching your videos for a while now. I have just one question. What is up with you and the NASA shirts?
@jason41a 2 жыл бұрын
i dropped a like for the @3:15 "bloody hell"
@shabeerk2328 2 жыл бұрын
Great... Next i wish join with you... Thxs
@bradtaylor6415 2 жыл бұрын
What do you do with the pajamas when you change back to your clothes?
@averagemoe7879 2 жыл бұрын
Tip: if you get served in a coffee in an Arab country, always take it with your right hand! A tradition & sign of respect
@cindyhammack68 2 жыл бұрын
It's respect because they generally wipe their butt with their left hand. Probably not so much today but, that's how the right hand thing came about.
@lucaspena6827 2 жыл бұрын
As a person who has lived in KSA for the last 7 years, this is not completely true. My parents are both left-handed and they have never had so much as a raised eyebrow from using their left hand.
@Zeus_9137 2 жыл бұрын
@@lucaspena6827 there's always an exception, it's just a sign of respect.
@brutusp.8116 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice. Learned something new today :)
@brutusp.8116 2 жыл бұрын
Btw do you shake hands in Saudi?
@aronyak1 Жыл бұрын
Forget the omelette, just be thankful you weren't dismembered.
@expatchris 2 жыл бұрын
Seatless toilets in a first class lounge? I’ve gotten used to that in many lower economic barrios in South America - however, I would NEVER expect that in a First Class Lounge serving international travelers.
@lucaspena6827 2 жыл бұрын
That lounge was only open for a few months. They have a new one that has way better toilets.
@Sedna063 Жыл бұрын
@@lucaspena6827 It's first class. It must be ready on day one.
@lucaspena6827 Жыл бұрын
@@Sedna063 They just opened the new terminal and there was a huge delay in construction. This is a huge upgrade from the old lounge
@naitcst 2 жыл бұрын
Do westjet 787 from Calgary to Amsterdam on economy or business class
@scottdavidreynolds 2 жыл бұрын
Will. Use a fork to eat your fruit! 😀you could catch something as your fingers are touching all those dirty surfaces. Love your videos and been watching you since you started during the pandemic!
@bethjohnstone6207 2 жыл бұрын
Any chance of getting the price in English for the posh train in London and not dollars please the one thats really posh forgot the trains name im disabled and would live to go on a really posh train
@l_0082 Жыл бұрын
It’s sad that there aren’t yummy food from covid but before covid came there were delicious food.
@HexVideos500 2 жыл бұрын
@Trek Trendy What flight is this? 8:22
@Greatanotherchannel 2 жыл бұрын
Saudia and then the flashback to the saudia flight that burned up after they landed comes to mind
@terryhsiao1745 2 жыл бұрын
brand new airport.!! 2 years ago it was not like this!
@JustMe-gu1id 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, I think that you like got on an unlucky flight man, on the 24th of August I took the same flight to paris in first, the ground service was stille just ok, but I got like a first class finger and there was the menu lol
@jamesclendon4811 2 жыл бұрын
What's a first class finger? Sounds obscene.
@JustMe-gu1id 2 жыл бұрын
@@jamesclendon4811 lol my bad, there was a finger (for boarding) reserved only to first class, and then a second one for business and economy
@Koalakt 2 жыл бұрын
What timbs are those?
@samsadrzadh580 2 жыл бұрын
great video, happy you didn t spray your eyes again
@ibzz144 2 жыл бұрын
I don't think that they are anywhere close to their middle eastern competitors for first class however they are very close to them for economy class!
@steveschutte4990 2 жыл бұрын
Emirates flies the A380 for the short hop to Jeddah because of hajj. Fly through Jeddah in early-July 2022 and the airport will be crowded beyond belief.
@edward88881 2 жыл бұрын
Although I wouldn't fly Saudia (because it's a dry airline) I really appreciate the video and chance to look inside their aircraft. The lounge is really peculiar, no airport view and the wall structures look like they came from a pipe organ in a European cathedral.
@laurastuart3814 2 жыл бұрын
You can't go even a few hours without alcohol?
@moanlelegito2355 2 жыл бұрын
Ur not going to die if you didn’t drink alcohol for few hours
@edward88881 2 жыл бұрын
@@moanlelegito2355 USA to Asia is 24+ hours and well over $5000. It's a splurge, a celebration, an indulgence to sit in First Class. Something we might try only a few times in our lifetime if we're lucky. Watch other KZfaq reviews and you'll see obvious differences between airlines. Comparison shop choose what you think is the best (seat, food, beverage, entertainment, service). As consumers that is what we do every day with everything we purchase.
@moanlelegito2355 2 жыл бұрын
@@edward88881it’s there rules tho
@thijmenkoster2603 2 жыл бұрын
Can you try KLM business class?
@PabloMartinez-zw9ed 2 жыл бұрын
for a first class it seems quite disapointing compared to its middle east competitors
@AHMEDGAIUSROME 2 жыл бұрын
It sucks, indeed
@jen93106 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed, and compared to its price level competitors in general! Love the Missoni partnership and bedding, though. Oh, and the coffee services.
@HA_Hojlund 2 жыл бұрын
You cant compare saudia to emirates, ethiad and qatar
@AHMEDGAIUSROME 2 жыл бұрын
@@pacmanc8103 coz other companies fly there too dummy ;-), and i bet you're a saudi citizen
@The-Storm-That-Is-Approaching 2 жыл бұрын
you have to wait 10 hrs for your flight to come in jeddah cuz its so busy with saudia air fly a deal flynas emirates air arabia etc
@visionist7 2 жыл бұрын
If you went to Riyadh you could have attended the Riyadh Season Car Show
@johnclayden1670 2 жыл бұрын
I've flown Saudia a few times over the years. It's always been in C, not F. Being dry is not a big issue for me, even though I am not at all teetotal. Part of Skyteam was a plus too. Cabin service was good on all occasions. Best lounge was the little one at Dammam - very friendly there too.
@robinlillian9471 2 жыл бұрын
It's not as if you could get alcohol legally in Saudi Arabia once you land. If it's that important to you, you should not go to Saudi Arabia.
@paulkazzer 2 жыл бұрын
Thats a bit disappointing. In the 1970s Saudia had L1011 Tristars with circular dining tables that seated 4 for dining on sumptuous food. Hopefully later flights have better food. Great review as always.
@robinlillian9471 2 жыл бұрын
All airlines had much better service back then.
@AussieinUK-x8z Жыл бұрын
I remember the tristars. They were great
@ahmadazman953 2 жыл бұрын
Hey will. Would like to be in touch with you to speak more about the service on board saudia
@Aviator96 2 жыл бұрын
The best video I've ever watched. 7:32 is my fave part. 😍
@andrewstorm8240 2 жыл бұрын
Will you do a review of 2021?
@kingdrmemes1348 2 жыл бұрын
Great review. In Saudia’s defense, I believe they still are a little new to the game versus the other gulf carriers (plus Covid things). I suspect if you were to repeat this travel review five years from now baring any crazy circumstances, the soft product should definitely catch up to the hard product.
@jonathanz9889 2 жыл бұрын
Yes cause everyone here will be patiently waiting for 5 years from now
@kierankieran8849 2 жыл бұрын
Are the PJs for keeps?
@lucaspena6827 2 жыл бұрын
That lounge was only a temporary one while they finished the real one. The new one is large and has all the amenities you would find in a in a Emirates or Etihad lounge. I went there while I traveled to DC for Christmas and it is way better than the one you experienced.
@darrena2625 2 жыл бұрын
$11k for that ? Wow, what a ripoff
@choopikaa 2 жыл бұрын
Hello there mate
@Eryaniii 2 жыл бұрын
As a person who lives here in Saudi and I have been on different Saudi planes the breakfast menu may be kinda bad the dinner and lunch is always better
@piotrlizonczyk7476 2 жыл бұрын
Almost feels as if their clientele was using private jets anyway and the first class is an afterthought.
@markwils5042 2 жыл бұрын
I know it should not matter that they don't serve Premium Champagne in First, but it does. I totally understand the rationale, but the option should exist to maintain competitiveness.
@cindyhammack68 2 жыл бұрын
Saudi Arabia is one - if not THE one of the most Muslim countries that strictly adheres to Muslim laws. Not drinking any alcohol is one of those laws. Veiled women and separation of genders. You'll never get alcohol on any of their flights. Period. I was in the Persian Gulf war and the closest thing we could find was "near beer." Non-alcoholic beer. So we used to pretend we were "near drunk." Oh, the fantastical dreams of bored soldiers...
@markwils5042 2 жыл бұрын
@@cindyhammack68 I'm sure that is the case.
@javindo 2 жыл бұрын
This is awful... I seem to recall you paid about $10k for La Premiere and they went out of their way to get you a bottle of champagne they didn't already have in the lounge, complete with a full menu and private shuttle to gate service and so on... this costs more for what basically seems like a low tier business class suite
@raimeyewens7518 2 жыл бұрын
I like your socks 🐧