TRIPREPORT | Middle East Airlines (ECONOMY) | Airbus A330-200

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TRIPREPORT | Middle East Airlines (ECONOMY) | Airbus A330-200 | Istanbul - Beirut

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Flying to Lebanon on the flag ship of its flag carrier... Not the best experience, but at least they offered a solid complimentary snack service!
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-- FLIGHT INFORMATION --
Airline: Middle East Airlines
Aircraft: Airbus A330-200
Registration: OD-MED
Flight Time: 1h 30m
Seat: 35K
From: Istanbul New Airport
To: Beirut Rafic Hariri
Date: April 2019
-- EQUIPMENT INFORMATION --
Cameras used: Canon G7X Mark II, Sony RX100 Mark II
Additional equipment used: none
-- PRICE BREAKDOWN --
Total Price: EUR 101.22
Total Routing: IST-BEY
Booked through: edreams.com
Cost includes: Economy Class Ticket including one checked bag and free seat selection during online check-in
Booking made: December 2018
-- VIDEO BREAKDOWN --
00:00 - Istanbul Airport
02:03 - Boarding
02:40 - Cabin and Seat
03:43 - Safety Video
04:02 - Taxi and Take Off
06:06 - Inflight Entertainment
06:54 - Inflight Magazine
07:20 - Snack Service
08:18 - Approach and Landing
09:32 - Deboarding
10:10 - Rafic Hariri Airport
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@lrg3834 5 жыл бұрын

This airline is impressive. Survives a brutal civil war where many of its airplanes are blown to bits. Recovers completely and now offers wide body flights on short trips with complementary meal service. Maybe western airlines could learn a thing or two here.

@HaalandEditz123 3 жыл бұрын

MEA In Beirut

@jjouney 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree. I've flown MEA twice and I can attest their product is excellent, as is their professionalism. indeed a class act. They put US airlines to shame.

@meteorfan7562 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed with everything going on right now in Lebanon they just renewed their entire fleet with the A330-900 and a321neo and also XLR bravo Lebanon ❤️

@lrg3834 3 жыл бұрын

@@meteorfan7562 , excellent choices.

@aliraad7538 3 жыл бұрын

Not due civil war that the fleet has been destroyed but due to the Israelis attack in 1982 to the airport

@cneh2958 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Felix, Simply Aviation! As a Lebanese I am very happy to see one of the top Aviation KZfaq channels publishing a Trip Report for our small yet proud national airline! I hope you try Cedar class (business) or even economy on the London LHR route on board MEA! Sitting on the left hand side of the aircraft gives a stunning approach view over Beirut and the mountains in the background when you next fly into BEY :) Once again, many thanks from me and my fellow Lebanese. P.s. absolutely love your channel!

@alexandranoel325 3 жыл бұрын

yes honey me to !

@joemichelsalameh9320 5 жыл бұрын

I am actually from Lebanon and I’m proud of MEA P.S: I want to be a MEA pilot

@watershed44 4 жыл бұрын

@Joe Michel Salameh Can you explain the what looks like the All Seeing Eye on that little girls backpack? Thanks

@ayre1cm731 4 жыл бұрын

I also want to be an pilot

@alii2646 4 жыл бұрын

U play roblox

@alii2646 4 жыл бұрын

IM from lebanon and i also want to be mea pilot

@Ksubsbefore-qu3iv 4 жыл бұрын

Joe Michel Salameh Me too, i am a lebanese citizen and i hope to become a member of crew at MEA.

@alexdmd 5 жыл бұрын

The daytime approach into Beirut is a must-see

@cawoahmed5589 4 жыл бұрын

l love Lebanon love from algeria🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿

@EC-vj3yi 5 жыл бұрын

MEA is the pioneer in middle eastern aviation.. Lebanese carrier.. History, culture, Elegant people and nice food

@Sam26LE 5 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful livery this MEA has !

@alonsoswife 2 жыл бұрын

Proud to say I have flown MEA. Never been let down

@Anonymous-wo3fq 4 жыл бұрын

In my opinion after a civil war and economy problems mea is one of the best airlines because they are alway upgrading for the best and in 2020 they will have new aircraft ! ❤️🇱🇧

@evolvefallen3272 5 жыл бұрын

Bro yes I told u to go with middle east airlines like a year ago im so happy u did!!

@tripple7W 5 жыл бұрын

EvolVe Fallen me too!

@nycflyertravel 5 жыл бұрын

It’s great that they operate an A330 on such a short flight. The meal, even though it was cold, was also a nice touch!

@andersonrodriguez8258 5 жыл бұрын

NYC Flyer better than what American Airlines offer 😂😂

@nycflyertravel 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@samibraitaa1170 3 жыл бұрын

NYC Flyer turkish airlines operates their Boeing 777-300er on this Flight

@alikleit8543 5 жыл бұрын

Keep in mind Felix! Whenever you're flying to Beirut, you always have to sit on the left side of the plane to be able to catch the iconic and beautiful Beirut city landing! Good job! Love the video!❤🇱🇧

@Cta2006 5 жыл бұрын

Clapping at the end … :-) When I grew up in the 80's here in Europe, we used to clap on landing all the time, atleast on typical charter airlines to summer vacation destinations like Spain, Greece and Portugal. Rare I see it today.

@rikashinozaki459 4 жыл бұрын

It's a tradition among us lebanese people wherever the destination is

@Watfordfc2030 5 жыл бұрын

I have been desperate to see a review of this airline 👍

@caniget1ksubswithnovids227 5 жыл бұрын

Greatest hospitality ever

@Watfordfc2030 5 жыл бұрын

Can I get 1k subs With no vids it’s a city I really want to visit from here in U.K.

@eddie120084 5 жыл бұрын

Wish this was a daytime flight so we can see the beautiful approach. Great video!

@Watfordfc2030 5 жыл бұрын

That was a very impressive flight and the food was amazingly good for a 2 hour flight . Big thumbs up for mea fair play . Cheers 🍻

@mylittlepudingxd3905 5 жыл бұрын

my country: lebanon, and my favourite airline thanks :)

@jalalvids 5 жыл бұрын

I always fly with MEA. They have good meals and beautiful hostesses. Besides l support my country's products 😊

@mywindowseat 5 жыл бұрын

I love the interior of the plane; it looks elegant! (@2:47)

@sanzikwaris6610 5 жыл бұрын

I love your videos you were the one who inspired me to be an aviation lover! Thank you so much!

@twiceink3479 5 жыл бұрын

was in lebanon two days ago!! for a month! my country!! so happy to see someone that makes a vid ab!!

@themightymo6936 4 жыл бұрын

Good coverage Felix! MEA is a good airlines. I used it few times and their Europe to Beirut routes are great. I love their food. The hot meals they serve on longer flights are amazing!

@lucasechenique39 5 жыл бұрын

Let's all agree that Lebanon has a really great flag

@tricco1036 5 жыл бұрын

Lucas Echenique yheah maybe 2 to 3 hours ride from the airport

@Aviation10YT 5 жыл бұрын

I personally believe that MEA have the most skilled pilots.

@orighomisandediare4990 5 жыл бұрын

It always surprises me that people still applaud when the flight makes a smooth landing. I suppose its a reinforcement that the crew has done a goodjob

@semsemeini7905 5 жыл бұрын

@the definition of cringe It's also the Israeli way to clap on landing. At least one thing in common.

@mostafashoman2409 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely middle east airlines 😍✈️❤️

@nesrina.k2684 4 жыл бұрын

Best Airline. I live in Germany. I flew with Lufthansa , air Serbia , Air Germania , Turkish airline, and Mea. MEA was till now the best flies . Good food, good pilots, nice stewardesses everything perfect. Never had any problems on flights. This year I flew with Lufthansa. Never again🤣

@onkeltante1182 4 жыл бұрын

Warum den nicht mit Lufthansa?

@nesrina.k2684 4 жыл бұрын

Mohamed Beirut weil jedes Mal wenn wir mit Lufthansa fliegen , es schlimme Turbulenzen gibt. Und erst recht nicht nachdem der Typ in den Alpen unterging mit dem Flugzeug 😅

@onkeltante1182 4 жыл бұрын

@@nesrina.k2684 Liebe Nesrin! jedes Flugzeug kann Turbulenzen bekommen. Ich fliege auch gerne mit Mea Als Unterstützung.

@nesrina.k2684 4 жыл бұрын

Mohamed Beirut ich weiß, trotzdem mag ich MEA mehr. Und ich unterstütze das Flugzeug meines Heimatlandes und fliege lieber damit 😅

@onkeltante1182 4 жыл бұрын

@@nesrina.k2684 Khalas ich auch! ;)

@munzyu 4 жыл бұрын

i love how everyone started clapping when the plane landed

@mv206 5 жыл бұрын

Happy Felix that you visit my country Lebanon and So nice that you fly with MEA

@hanykhoury3320 4 жыл бұрын

A very nice video. Very much looking forward to my first mea flight to Beirut in march. Thank you for sharing.

@FlyersAviation 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Trip Report mate!👍

@hx0d 4 жыл бұрын

Finally been waiting for this for ages

@shanthandevulapally 5 жыл бұрын

I never took a plane till now, I feel iam in the flight journey when I watch ur videos, nice videos, cheeees😍😍🙂🙂🙂

@bigmasterpilot 5 жыл бұрын

they do operate long haul flights with this a330 to accra (ghana)

@ali-zb4oh 5 жыл бұрын

I’m extremely excited for you to visit my first home country, please ignore the unneeded stuff and enjoy the views!

@jeremyhaines3847 3 жыл бұрын

This is a good video especially with what is going on in Lebanon at the moment

@shaunpierce4174 5 жыл бұрын

The new Istanbul airport is outstanding, I was there in February just after it opened.

@robbyvoseta1374 5 жыл бұрын

No it's not. It is huge and is designed specifically so passengers in transit miss their flight. Turkish Airlines regularly over books flights. It is also 2 to 3 hours drive from the center of Istanbul.

@cptmh8979 5 жыл бұрын

I m in Love with the a330

@ziadsidani5115 5 жыл бұрын

Wait until mea gets A330 neo

@brucewayne3227 4 жыл бұрын

Faiz_ Daiz can you tell me what planes will MEA get soon?

@sultansakr3123 5 жыл бұрын

i’m really proud to fly our flag! wish you a nice stay at beirut!

@xii-d-16-hanschristiansoeb43 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, first trip report from IST, Thanks Felix😁😃

@infiniteturkishflyer 5 жыл бұрын

Not first he flew to Graz from Singapour via IST

@richardhamawi4777 5 жыл бұрын

Finally finally thank u

@galadato7425 5 жыл бұрын

I like this video and all your videos!

@hazeleafz 5 жыл бұрын

Yesssssss been waiting for so long

@abdelazizbekdash6535 5 жыл бұрын

Welcome to lebenon i live there!

@civizcivo296 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah nice trip report as always

@tripple7W 5 жыл бұрын

It’s a pitty you flown an old MEA cabin... the new one is really better especially the IFE

@007supertime 5 жыл бұрын

This is the best designed Airport in the World, and I think it is the biggest

@sexycasey1 5 жыл бұрын

When you fly to these middle eastern places do you ever feel unsafe? I would love to explore the Middle East, from Beirut up to Iraq if it was possible. Beautiful countries

@simply_aviation 5 жыл бұрын

No, very friendly people and safe to travel to but this depends on the region you wana explore ;)

@phanvinh5377 5 жыл бұрын

In vietnam, there’s a 30 minute flight with food

@rezaalan3991 5 жыл бұрын

Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh? Or another route?

@khawlarabah971 5 жыл бұрын

I'm in Beirut right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@bibozed3506 4 жыл бұрын

FINALLY YESSS TANKSSSS LOVE MEA AIRLINES

@MEGIDIOT 5 жыл бұрын

I love the clapping upon landing 😍😍

@caniget1ksubswithnovids227 5 жыл бұрын

We do that every time we land in beirut

@ahmedabualkhair1053 5 жыл бұрын

YOU HAVE TO TRY EGYPTAIR’S NEW 787-9. i’ve heard they’re amazing.

@AndreiTupolev 4 жыл бұрын

Certainly looks impressive (the new Istanbul airport I mean), though it looks as though it could do with some form of internal transit system

@triple7lover77 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome trip report Felix 👌 MEA look like an interesting airline to fly on

@asherswing 4 жыл бұрын

amazing meal for a short flight

@angelerodsan1699 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent food for a short flight

@simondavey7787 5 жыл бұрын

Another excellent trip report, Felix. I have often wondered what MEA are like. I see them a lot at Heathrow. DO you know what they're like on their LHR route?

@selmakaunis670 5 жыл бұрын

I want to go to Lebanon 🇱🇧 🥰🥰😘😍😘😍💖💓💜💝❤️❤️❤️💗💗💘💖💞💞💕💟💝 I love to go to Lebanon and I love airplanes ✈️

@umerzebkhan809 5 жыл бұрын

I like your all videos

@leecloth8460 5 жыл бұрын

I like your all to, i like his all videos

@evolvefallen3272 5 жыл бұрын

I'm coming to Beirut in 5 days

@ziadsidani5115 5 жыл бұрын

The last Time I went to Beirut was in march xD

@evolvefallen3272 5 жыл бұрын

@@ziadsidani5115 lol

@lucachannel9772 5 жыл бұрын

Aweseome tripreport!!! :D

@chefk5 5 жыл бұрын

Usually, all the flights to Lebanon are filled with children crying. An angry father who wants his all family to sit in the same row and blocking everyone while shouting. People acting as if they are tourists, but they are Lebanese. It has always been like this. P.S: Don't forget the clapping!

@lennysummers8892 4 жыл бұрын

chefk5 FRRR😂😂😂😂

@lolyouthinkuknowmebitch8686 4 жыл бұрын

I‘ve departured with Turkish Airlines‘ 787 Dreamliner to Dubai from the same gate :D (A9)

@R-ty4mo 5 жыл бұрын

i really wish the Beirut airport would have an upgrade as its so bad now.

@semsemeini7905 5 жыл бұрын

Apparently the new airport is terrible. Surprised Nassralah does not make the announcement. Goodbye Turkey, Hello Iran. My father flew MEA from London to Geneva in the 1960s' on a Comet 4. He complained to the hostess that they did not serve a Middle Eastern meal. LOL. MEA have an excellent reputation.I had a picture of my uncle with the Egyptian Basketball Team in front of an MEA Air Liban Douglas DC-3 taken in 1950 at the Cairo King Farouk Airport. I stupidly threw it away when he passed away 20 years ago.

@sar2963 4 жыл бұрын

MEA has the nicest landings compared to all the other airlines I've been on.

@lennysummers8892 4 жыл бұрын

Blue 175 exactly lebanese pilots are the best

@sar2963 4 жыл бұрын

@@lennysummers8892 they really are

@lilraynofficialmusic2068 5 жыл бұрын

Hi I’m traveling to Dubai on August 11 on board me430 airbus a330 200

@tricco1036 5 жыл бұрын

Dj Ryan Hip hop dj dude me August 12

@AlanAndalon 5 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of the movie Midnight Express...

@3R3Zeb 2 жыл бұрын

Hi im at Istanbul rn and im also gonna fly one of the A330s to beirut

@angechrissy 5 жыл бұрын

After seeing this, I hope that the North American and European airlines would consider providing this kind of cold meal for domestic flights for free. Certainly, they are cheaper to make, and it would be great especially those 4+ hours flights...

@ayaan8822 5 жыл бұрын

I remember when these guys had only 50k subscribers jeez how they've grown

@zakfawaz9895 5 жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure seeing u flying in our flagship airline🇱🇧🇱🇧❤️❤️

@azvlogs6224 3 жыл бұрын

Remember the lebanon explosion in augast it was a blast get it blast💥💥💥🇱🇧🇱🇧🇱🇧😂😂😂😂

@mr.steward7301 5 жыл бұрын

Good video 😎

@GlobalAviationTravel 5 жыл бұрын

1:49 is a better thumbnail

@zakfawaz9895 5 жыл бұрын

This is the old cabin though

@adamtarhini3348 5 жыл бұрын

Oh I m in lebanon since 10 days but I took turkish airlaines

@semsemeini7905 5 жыл бұрын

Dummie. you should have taken MEA. LOL.

@boxman-px3qe 2 жыл бұрын

i miss this bro

@travelandbeyonds 5 жыл бұрын

Still wondering... Why people clap on landing.. ???

@vladanpantic317 5 жыл бұрын

Probably because he landed your ass safe. Df

@brucewayne3227 4 жыл бұрын

Every time Lebanese land in Beirut they clap.

@BenilJoseph 5 жыл бұрын

Hi S.V.! I recently saw your video about Ur vlog on Etihad airlines and how David was hungry so is Middle east airlines better than the debt ridden Etihad? Please reply!

@simply_aviation 5 жыл бұрын

Based on our experience MEA is better ;)

@semsemeini7905 5 жыл бұрын

@@simply_aviation Etihad Business on the A380 I took 3 years ago was my favorite flight ever!! I don't know though whether they cut. But their economy looks bad.

@samibraitaa1170 4 жыл бұрын

Try mea's new livery on its new airbus a321neo

@valiantdux 5 жыл бұрын

:O HOW COULD THEY SERVE THAT FOOD AND ONLY GIVE ME CHICKEN OR FISH !

@ArslanIftikharRajpoot 5 жыл бұрын

Nice 👍

@aliraad7538 3 жыл бұрын

You should make a review of the new MEA a321 NEO

@husseinhazimeh6929 5 жыл бұрын

Let me comment your video as a frequent flyer to Beirut and MEA as well: 1- Safety: MEA is a very well known safe airlines, so when I book a flight on MEA I never think with safety problems on board! 2- Cabin standards: *Economy: compared to other companies, this airline has a wide pitch and seat width with nice recline, as well as meal variety. *Business class: very bad; the pitch is 48 inches which considered one of the minimalistic airline seat pitches in the world, never got flatbed recline as well. 3- Crew: *cabin staff and pilots are well experienced. However, they've just examined on long-haul routes as well as small jets. Consequently, there are no Comondars and first officers among them. 4- Fleet: as this airline company is the official and only operating Lebanese airline with 18 jets (15 A320 & 3 A330-200), this fleet is nothing and considered one of the smallest airline's fleets in the world. 5- Routes: MEA operates only with Europe, Middle East, and 2 African airports, with no long-haul flights, typically this airline company is serving as transit transportation. All passengers travel on MEA have connection flights to Asia, North and South America, Africa, and Oceania. Finally, you miss the amazing view over Beirut on the other window side (F row), and hope you got enjoyed in the Charming Beirut.