About Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) Flights

Founded in the year 1945 with just a single twin-engine DC-3 (Dakota) HZ-AAX, Saudi Arabian Airlines has come a long way to establish itself as one of the world’s leading air carriers. Today, the airline is associated with the international airline alliance SkyTeam and is the national airline of Saudi Arabia.

Based in Jeddah, the airline operates flights from its primary hub at King Abdulaziz International Airport and secondary hubs at King Khalid International Airport and King Fahd International Airport. The airline offers its exclusive loyalty program called Al Fursan Loyalty. Travelers flying frequently on Saudi Arabian flights can avail several benefits through this program.

Connectivity and Fleet Size

Saudi Arabian Airlines tickets can be booked to nearly 80 destinations across Middle East, Asia, Europe and North America. One can find flight deals to major destinations such as Jeddah, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Delhi, Hong Kong, London, Madrid, Athens, New York City, etc.

The airline presently boasts a fleet size of 141 aircraft including Airbus A320-214, Airbus A321, Airbus A330-343, Boeing B777-268L, Boeing B777-368ER and Boeing B787-9 airplanes.

Services and Amenities

A Saudi Arabian Airlines reservation will get you the following amenities and services.

Superlative quality meals are offered. Prepared with a splendid fusion of haute cuisine with the help of state-of-the-art culinary technology, the end products are delicious gourmet meals.

Most of the flights are equipped with individual video screen on each seat operated through touch or fully integrated handsets. This video-on demand system offers 24 channels on some routes and up to 40 channels on others. The video list comprises of religious shows, Arabic and international films, pop tracks, kid’s shows and documentaries.

Passengers may also listen to recitations from the Holy Quran.

Audio-on demand features over 12 channels and 50 audio CDs to choose from.

A variety of video games are available.

Passengers can choose from a wide array of magazines, local and international newspapers.

Onboard internet access is possible through the inflight Wi-Fi.

Shoppers can indulge in onboard shopping with the airline’s inflight shop.

Baggage Policy

Carry-on Baggage

For passengers traveling in First and Business Class –

A bag or handbag not exceeding 45 inches in measurements.

A document briefcase not exceeding 39 inches in measurements.

The combined weight of both the bags must not exceed 20 lbs.

For passengers traveling in Guest Class –

Up to one bag not exceeding 45 inches in measurements.

The maximum weight of the bag must adhere to the weight limit of 15 lbs.

Checked Baggage

For international flights –

First and Business Class passengers may check-in up to 2 bags with each of the pieces not exceeding 70 lbs.

Economy Class passengers may check-in up to 2 bags with each of the pieces not exceeding 50 lbs.

Passengers traveling with infants are allowed an additional allowance up to 22 lbs.

Once your flight ticket booking is confirmed, make sure to check the latest baggage policy accepted by Saudi Arabian Airlines as air carriers at their sole discretion may revise baggage allowances at any time.