Fly the kind of Saudia!

In a time when air travel has not only become tougher to improve and yet fares seem to skyrocket day by day, there are but a select few airlines that continue to provide good services at manageable fares. Saudi Arabian airlines (known in the local dialect as الخطوط الجوية العربية السعودية) is one such airline. Here are some things to know about this carrier.

A Bio

With some of the highest rated in-flight experiences, Saudia continues to build its legacy of impeccable service. Being one of the national carriers of Saudi Arabia, the airline caters to not just domestic travellers, but also those looking to get connectivity to international destinations such as London, Khartoum and New York.

Accolades

Saudi Airlines has earned several awards on the back of its distinguished service, namely:

• In 2000, the airline has been awarded ‘The Diamond Award 2000 for Autistic Meal’, ‘The Award of Merit Appreciation 2000’ from the Onboard Services Magazine, USA.

•  In 2004, the airline won the Silver MENA Travel Award of the ‘Outstanding Achievement as the Best Airline of MENA’.

Features

Getting down to ground performance, Saudia has proven its mettle with features that have won it both praise and admiration among customers. For instance:

• The airline extends the permission to carry inboard up to 240 Kg of extra weight of medicines and equipment for passengers with renal problems.

•  It has special procedures for catering to the needs autistic children and pregnant women, something that has seen it receive acclaim.

•  With on-board shopping, meals tweaked to one’s culinary preferences and in-flight entertainment, one’s needs are completely taken care of, when they make a Saudi Arabian airlines booking.

Thus while you may think Saudi airlines may carry the burden of being based in the Middle East, it has held its own by being a name that promises the best of aviation performance!