Saudia (SV)

About Saudia (SV)

Saudia, which was formerly known as Saudi Arabian Airlines, is the main flag carrier of Saudi Arabia based out in Jeddah. Saudia history dates back to 1945, 75 years ago when the Government of Saudi Arabia founded the airline. The airline is the third largest airline in the Middle East in terms of revenue.

The airline operates on both domestic and international routes. It is also a member of the SkyTeam alliance and is also the founder of the Arab Air Carriers Organization. Saudia was also awarded as the World’s Most Improved Airline in 2017 by SkyTrax.

Saudia Airlines Network

Saudia Airlines currently operates to over 90 destinations in the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Africa and North America. The domestic flights are mostly operated during Ramadan and Hajj season. The Saudia plane is operational to over 35 domestic destinations and 55 international destinations in 36 countries. Saudia’s main main hub airports are located in Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam.

Saudia Fleet Details

Today, the Saudia flight schedule operate to different destinations with 144 aircraft in total. The overall Saudia fleet includes a mix of different aircraft, including Airbus and Boeing aircraft. The fleet consists of 46 aircraft of Airbus A320, 15 aircraft of Airbus A321, 32 aircraft for Airbus A330 and 33 Boeing B777.

Saudia Domestic (SV) Routes

Saudia domestic flight tickets are available for 35 domestic destinations. Some of the popular routes are:

• Riyadh-Jeddah
• Abha-Jeddah
• Tabuk-Riyadh
• Al-Baha-Jeddah
• Dammam-Riyadh

Saudia International Routes

At present, Saudia flight ticket booking is available for 55 international destinations in different countries. Some of the popular destinations are:

• Jeddah-Vienna
• Riyadh-Bahrain
• Jeddah-Athens
• Jeddah-Milan
• Riyadh-Kuala Lumpur

Saudia Management Details

Saudia office is operated with a strong team who manage different operations of the airline. The serving board of directors include Mohammed Abdulaziz Sarhan as chairmen, Sami Abdulmohsen Al Hokair as vice chairmen, Jonathan Stent-Torriani as a board member, Abdulkarim Alsulami as a board member, and the list goes on with other board members of Saudia handling different departments.

How To Check-In With Saudia Airlines

Saudia check-in option is available at the airport two hours before the flight’s departure. However, if you wish to avoid the chaos of long queues at the airport, then you can opt for online check-in. If you have a confirmed Saudia booking, then you can check-in anytime between 48 hours and up to one hour before your flight’s departure time.

Online check closes one hour before the departure time for all domestic and international flights. Visit the airline website, navigate to the web check-in option and fill in your details as asked to complete your check-in process.

Saudia On-Board Facilities

The airline assures its passengers with top-notch onboard facilities, including comfortable seating options, in-flight cuisine, wifi and entertainment options. According to your Saudia ticket booking, the airline will serve you with the applicable services.

The in-flight entertainment system features the latest entertainment needs on both short and long haul flights. The cuisine served on the flight is prepared according to world-class standards. In addition to this, the airline also offers online connectivity with access to wifi which is purchasable when booking your Saudia flight ticket.

Saudia Checked Baggage Allowance

The Saudia baggage allowance is different for every cabin class on both domestic and international flights.

Domestic Flights:

• Economy Class: 23 Kg 
• Business & First Class: 32 Kg

International Flights:

• Economy Class: 23 Kg 
• Business Class: (2 pieces): 32 Kg each

Useful Insights About Saudia Airlines

Hub Airports

King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah), King Khalid International Airport (Riyadh), King Fahd International Airport (Dammam)

Headquarter

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

IATA CODE

SV

Call Sign

SAUDIA

Unaccompanied Minor Service 

Saudia allows unaccompanied minor services who are between the age of 8-16 years will be accepted on flights. All the unaccompanied minors travelling on Saudia airline flights shall own their parents or guardian’s written consent, which have authorized them to travel. Saudia reservation for unaccompanied must be confirmed to the destination.

After booking a Saudia ticket, the child should be escorted to the airport by a parent or legal guardian for the unaccompanied minor. In addition to this, an additional service charge is also applicable to unaccompanied children on all flights.

Saudia Customer Care

The airline serves 24×7 customer support service to assist the passengers with any kind of query associated with their flight bookings. Saudia customer care numbers are different for every country to serve the customers better. 

Some common toll-free customer service contacts available are 920022222/ 22200072/ 042485777. Indian passengers can contact the airline through )011-49638906. Passengers can also reach out to them via WhatsApp number +966540000005.

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