MEA - Middle East Airlines A321neo Flight to Lebanon

I flew on one of the oldest airlines in the Middle East - MEA, Middle East Airlines from Dubai to Beirut.
The flight is operated by MEA’s new A321neo. Follow captain Maxim on the takeoff from the cockpit. Check out MEA’s in-flight offering and what’s it like to fly onboard. Before landing, enjoy a spectacular approach into Beirut Int’l Airport.
After landing, I went plane spotting around Beirut Airport. Watching a few MEA A320 and A330 takeoffs. Lebanon’s economic crisis is obvious, as there is no stable electricity supply. No traffic lights and very little light in the city at night. The difference between the official and black market exchange rates is almost 20 times. It is certainly cheaper for tourists to visit but can Lebanon survive the current economic crisis?
Next week, I will share more experiences as a tourist in Lebanon and whether the country is safe to visit. I flew out of Beirut on a MEA A330-200.
Full Report on my blog: samchui.com/2022/06/26/trip-r...

Пікірлер: 638

  • @danielj3010
    @danielj30102 жыл бұрын

    For a place going through extreme hyperinflation, the folks are still friendly. What an amazing flight and tour of Beirut.

  • @SamChui

    @SamChui

    2 жыл бұрын

    People are on the edge, there are full of worries but yet they are capable of showing visitors of their great hospitality. Great resilient people.

  • @Ozymandias1

    @Ozymandias1

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SamChui They had such bad luck, terrible economy, corrupt politicians and to top it of a huge explosion that damaged a large part of the city. But adversity often brings the best out of people.

  • @Dorrrr1111

    @Dorrrr1111

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's amazing how they haven't collapsed yet...

  • @chenzhiyu5568

    @chenzhiyu5568

    Жыл бұрын

    you know Sam's family basically exploited from Chinese people for his luxurious living in childhood?

  • @sunwear4014

    @sunwear4014

    Жыл бұрын

    I have been traveling for long long time with lots of different airlines I have to admit MEA was the best one the best airlines I have been with honestly ❤️

  • @distanced_goblin196
    @distanced_goblin1962 жыл бұрын

    No matter what Lebanon goes threw it will always survive and to see what it’s going threw right now it still has a amazing air line and I’m proud for it to be my country

  • @sebastianpauldora5749
    @sebastianpauldora5749 Жыл бұрын

    Love Lebanon. I really hope they are going back on track. Beirut always in my heart.

  • @speedy911
    @speedy9112 жыл бұрын

    Most beautiful cabin crew in the world!!

  • @vyshnavmenon9201
    @vyshnavmenon92012 жыл бұрын

    Really impressive considering the economic crisis the country is going through, little indication of cost-cutting infringements on customer experience. A real credit to the institution.

  • @tgvettes
    @tgvettes2 жыл бұрын

    your stewardess on the A321NEO was absolutely gorgeous

  • @mochammadariqatillah2000an
    @mochammadariqatillah2000an2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mr sam chui for visiting Beirut. It was a great experience to watch your channel

  • @anwerabdallah569
    @anwerabdallah5692 жыл бұрын

    leabenon is a very beautiful country my father used to tell me about it and how he lived for 5 years in Beirut. and how it was fascinating back in the 60s

  • @SamChui

    @SamChui

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is still a very beautiful country by the Med sea! After all it had gone through, it makes it more interesting for the curious driven visitor like myself.

  • @romeluk1861
    @romeluk18612 жыл бұрын

    Oldest and well established airline in the Middle East.. Lebanese Air Liban, cedars wings.. always impressed by their resilience, hospitality and unique service

  • @YbYBwRbY
    @YbYBwRbY Жыл бұрын

    Amazing people living through very tough times with humor, grace, and kindness. I wish them only the best. Shalom, Salam!

  • @Andrew182
    @Andrew1822 жыл бұрын

    It’s great that there’s such a good airline in Lebanon as MEA. This video confirmes that it can not only survive, but also remain one of the best airlines in Asia. Thanks for this amazing tripreport Sam 👍

  • @mochammadariqatillah2000an

    @mochammadariqatillah2000an

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh yes

  • @SamChui

    @SamChui

    2 жыл бұрын

    MEA is always a survivor and provides a lifeline to the country during the war. I really hope for the best for both MEA and Lebanon!

  • @harb9265

    @harb9265

    2 жыл бұрын

    Used to have a380s

  • @mineblox1657

    @mineblox1657

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SamChui yes!

  • @pilotroushas8956
    @pilotroushas89562 жыл бұрын

    MEA is my favorite airline by far! CREW is amazing, their service is amazing, their planes are well maintained and, man... I have been to their training facilities.... Simply Amazing. My hopes are MEA will survive and thrive!

  • @marcusdamberger
    @marcusdamberger2 жыл бұрын

    My friend Mark's dad was from Lebanon, he would talk about the earthquakes how you could be the phone with someone and they say an earthquake has begun, meanwhile it would take another 30sec to 1mintue before you feel the earthquake yourself depending on how far apart you were. Like an early warning system, but person to person. Thanks for highlighting what Lebanon is going through and the beautiful resourceful people they are.

  • @ritz84in
    @ritz84in Жыл бұрын

    The captain nailed the landing. Just beautiful.

  • @nininuti
    @nininuti2 жыл бұрын

    Be strong Lebanese friends! We love your country 🇱🇧 And great video Sam

  • @adammerhi5773

    @adammerhi5773

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank You 🇱🇧🙏

  • @youngsixty7395

    @youngsixty7395

    2 жыл бұрын

    There are twenty (20) times more Lebanese people live outside Lebanon. For instance, ten (10) times more Lebanese in Brazil than in Lebanon. Just saying.

  • @aboukarim1740

    @aboukarim1740

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you dear for your support

  • @royd9186

    @royd9186

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks champ 🙏

  • @sunwear4014

    @sunwear4014

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😔

  • @niltonlacle
    @niltonlacle2 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Totally impressed with this MEA Airline. Very admirable cabin crew onboard, and they seem to be top-notch professionals. Not only is this an amazing video, but the audio editing and equalization could win an award or something.

  • @sawsanshamel2330

    @sawsanshamel2330

    2 жыл бұрын

    The airline is actually beautiful but the lebanese ppl are racist curious and opportunist am talking out of experience as am a mixed race of both lebanese and sierra Leonean descent whenever I go to Lebanon I face racist situations in fact I've vowed not to go there any more!!! Most of people of colour like me suffer the same situations

  • @ramsey55

    @ramsey55

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sawsanshamel2330 as a lebanese-palestinian american I dont appreciate your generalization of my people. It is very unfortunate that you had to experience the prejudice that you faced in Lebanon, however those few interactions does not mean you can group all of us together and label us as racist etc.. If that was the case then you should consider labeling every other race/ethnic group as "racist" because I am sure many people have had bad interactions in every area of the world.

  • @sawsanshamel2330

    @sawsanshamel2330

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ramsey55 well let me rephrase let me say most of them I experienced these situations since almost my childhood and its really traumatising and am sure most mixed race like me are experiencing the same issues yes racism does exist anywhere in the world but at least there is a law that will intervene like for instance in Europe if you make any racist allegations you'll face prosecution and sometimes prison but in Lebanon it's totally different

  • @mirak3050

    @mirak3050

    2 жыл бұрын

    go spread your hate somewhere else and stop generalizing millions of people in one educated statement

  • @sawsanshamel2330

    @sawsanshamel2330

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mirak3050 Its not about hate it's my own humble opinion it's what I've experienced and i believe millions of mixed race lebanese went through that nevertheless some lebanese are nice. I presume you are purely lebanese if you were a half caste am sure your opinion will have been different

  • @mochammadariqatillah2000an
    @mochammadariqatillah2000an2 жыл бұрын

    Your trip journey was amazing sir. I always love your channel. I love your explanation of every detail of aircraft, including the Service

  • @gbusse
    @gbusse2 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful video Sam. Beyond your introduction to MEA, I also really enjoyed the little bit of Beirut that you were able to show me. Thank You!!

  • @ryori4176
    @ryori41762 жыл бұрын

    Hi Sam, amazing work. Thank you for introdcuing us to MEA. Just beautiful cabin crew members; I want to fly MEA just to meet one. Thank upi again for opening up the Middle East. I sill love your first video from Sydney to Singpapore on the A380, having been served a coconut on dry-ice. Cheers...Keep flying.

  • @luinpuin4152
    @luinpuin41522 жыл бұрын

    Wow, this looks and feels really great ! Beautiful plane, interior and air hostess!!

  • @jeanneandove3302
    @jeanneandove33022 жыл бұрын

    Great video with an amazing flight and tour of Beirut. People there very friendly.

  • @uknewslink
    @uknewslink2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video about MEA. Lebanon 🇱🇧 is so beautiful. Thanks Sam.

  • @gerryholland7274
    @gerryholland72742 жыл бұрын

    Sam. That was great! You always bring out the best in people, a rare talent in this day and age! This was one of your best!

  • @sissi8704
    @sissi87042 жыл бұрын

    I visited Lebanon four times. First in 1996 six years after the end of civil war and Beirut was destroyed. I spent a lot of time in the countryside. As a travel agent MEA offered me a discount of 75 per cent. Thank you to the arline 🙏😉Then I returned for arabic courses and holidays. Lebanon is beautiful and I am sad for so many struggles. Lebanese are so nice and do not deserve what they are facing now. Thank you for the video.

  • @MrWigwag62

    @MrWigwag62

    2 жыл бұрын

    Been to Beirut 3 times last time was in 2001. Turkish Airlines from Manchester to Istanbul and had a layover!!! Then Turkish to Beirut. The last time was with British Airways ....the flight had come from Damascus, and as we took off from Beirut the stewardess had just come from the flight deck as the pilot rotated! Had to catch the stewardess and pull her to the seat beside me. Chateau musar is a lovely full bodied red from the Bekka valley. Lot of good wine from there

  • @salty8514
    @salty85142 жыл бұрын

    A great and enjoyable video as always. Waiting for your next one!!

  • @5ifty4ramiro
    @5ifty4ramiro2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Sam . I’m Lebanese. I go on that airline every time when I’m going to Lebanon . Such a good airline. The breakfast is good .

  • @commanderrussels2612
    @commanderrussels26122 жыл бұрын

    sam is really inspiring to me because of how excited he gets about the simple things in life, like the tail design. love the channel and love the vibe, inspirational really.

  • @lffit
    @lffit2 жыл бұрын

    Loved every minute of this video Sam Thanks

  • @loganbaileysfunwithtrains606
    @loganbaileysfunwithtrains6062 жыл бұрын

    Great food, hospitality and gorgeous women, what else do you need on a flight. I hope Lebanon will overcome its issues, it’s one of the few places I would like to visit at some point in the future if it’s even possible for me to do so given the US is suffering it’s own issues

  • @westsups1
    @westsups12 жыл бұрын

    Loved this video of mea and Lebanon sam . Watching this makes me look forward to going in September even more now ❤️

  • @saadsemaan3824
    @saadsemaan38242 жыл бұрын

    It's a big pleasure mr sam to have you in Lebanon and trying the mea

  • @TraveldenganDon
    @TraveldenganDon2 жыл бұрын

    Your consistency and quality of content never disappoints!

  • @rajpatel52719
    @rajpatel527192 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate sam trying all of types of airlines and showing us all the hidden jems of airlines

  • @JC-or5nt
    @JC-or5nt2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for a great video Sam! I’m a Lebanese expat and it hurts to see Lebanon hurting from far away. The amount of tourists who made the trip this year is a sunshine we needed in this dark tunnel. You’ll always be welcome in Beirut. Enjoy it!

  • @kamalh2092
    @kamalh20922 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this lovely review and for your visit to the country of Cedars! :D

  • @klm8721
    @klm87212 жыл бұрын

    Sam, thanks for this amazing video and what a lovely crew of MEA, they made a great impression on me.

  • @Bellasie1
    @Bellasie12 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Inspiring. I wish the best of recoveries for Lebanon soon.

  • @aviationillusions3479
    @aviationillusions34792 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been waiting such a long time for you to fly with MEA, thanks so much!! You’re the best trip reporter! Amazing choice choosing MEA!!😍

  • @patriciafuchs5970
    @patriciafuchs59702 жыл бұрын

    Always learn from and enjoy your reviews!

  • @mikeab2871
    @mikeab28712 жыл бұрын

    Beirut is awesome! mea is great! god bless Lebanon

  • @aboukarim1740

    @aboukarim1740

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you dear for your wish

  • @MichaelG1986
    @MichaelG19862 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I've always wanted to visit Lebanon, being of part Lebanese heritage, myself. I'm looking forward to your other videos in Lebanon.

  • @Chakouba
    @Chakouba Жыл бұрын

    This is actually a very good video and the flight attendants seem all to be friendly and helpful.

  • @FotoCreatives
    @FotoCreatives2 жыл бұрын

    Very nice report/video again Sam! What a beautiful (short) flight full of quality. What an extremely beautiful and friendly flight attendant, silky soft landing from the captain. Thanks for making another nice video. MEA go for it!

  • @SamChui

    @SamChui

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Really appreciate it.

  • @jbizzletx3420
    @jbizzletx34202 жыл бұрын

    Wow 37 minutes after premier!!! Good job bizzle!! Thanks Sam

  • @faiqawais9023
    @faiqawais90232 жыл бұрын

    It was absolutely amazing landing.. cheers

  • @sharonleong7120
    @sharonleong71202 жыл бұрын

    Great and interesting video. Thank you Sam.👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

  • @azzamkhalil26
    @azzamkhalil262 жыл бұрын

    cant have enough of beirut !!!!!! lebanon IS AMAZING

  • @hakeemsleman4554
    @hakeemsleman45542 жыл бұрын

    My warm & special regards to Lebanon Beirut ....Thanks a lot Sam for this video....

  • @perla5921
    @perla59212 жыл бұрын

    That's shocking! Hope the economic situation gets resolved!

  • @codyvon.

    @codyvon.

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Don Smith Hezbollah, damn them

  • @anotherwatch
    @anotherwatch2 жыл бұрын

    Great video and review as usual. Nice friendly crew.

  • @munna7277
    @munna72772 жыл бұрын

    i’m also going to libanon …there people are very friendly and very nice miss the moment ❤️❤️❤️

  • @Bad_Karma1968
    @Bad_Karma19682 жыл бұрын

    I’m impressed by MEA post Covid Great vlog as always Sam

  • @AbdulrahmanIsmail_AU
    @AbdulrahmanIsmail_AU2 жыл бұрын

    Very nice video Sam it’s great to see a Lebanese middle eastern carrier bring such great hospitality and food.

  • @azfzroumie5659
    @azfzroumie56592 жыл бұрын

    I'm from Lebanon and I love this thanks so much for the entertainment sam

  • @peoplesambassadordm8279
    @peoplesambassadordm82792 жыл бұрын

    Sam everywhere on these flights... sam probably got fly miles like whoa! ✈✈

  • @sankhdeepmitra5332
    @sankhdeepmitra53322 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing airline but what a sad state for the country. Constant interference from other regional and international countries has turned this amazing country into rubble. I hope the resilience, beauty, and warmth of its amazing people help Lebanon find its way back to economic and social prosperity! Best wishes from India.

  • @lebanonaholic
    @lebanonaholic2 жыл бұрын

    Sam, wow! What a wonderful perspective. Thank you so much for helping to share the world about Lebanon! It was a big pleasure showing you around.

  • @nurseydebdeb8539
    @nurseydebdeb85392 жыл бұрын

    I am thrilled you went to Lebanon, I have a very good friends that are from there. Their daughter attends the American University there. They have told me about the power issues and the long wait for gas too. But, I will share this video with them, I know they will be thrilled. Love your vlogs,

  • @SkyGamingSUBSCRIBENOW
    @SkyGamingSUBSCRIBENOW2 жыл бұрын

    I remember flying from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon on MEA and service was not so great but as i can tell now they have improved and gone way beyond my expectation. Also my business class flight i took once with them didn't have the greatest seats it was like economy with just a more bigger seat with extra recline but now they have for sure improved everything including catering

  • @MegaTalal007
    @MegaTalal0072 жыл бұрын

    Am very happy you’ve reviewed MEA

  • @MegaLivingIt
    @MegaLivingIt2 жыл бұрын

    Always enjoy your adventures!😋

  • @omarhammoud7223
    @omarhammoud72232 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Sam, Great Video, love your passion and content.

  • @adammerhi5773
    @adammerhi57732 жыл бұрын

    thank you for coming to Lebanon 🇱🇧❤️🛐🙏 I hope you enjoyed my country very much 🇱🇧❤️🥰✈️✈️

  • @chirihanechidiac
    @chirihanechidiac2 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Can’t wait for the next episode

  • @leemingwong5749
    @leemingwong57492 жыл бұрын

    Stunning views and wonderful crew

  • @akomcharoensuk9024
    @akomcharoensuk90242 жыл бұрын

    Hi Very glad to see you frequently fly again.

  • @jangbahdursinghrathore2875
    @jangbahdursinghrathore28752 жыл бұрын

    Your professional is amazing. Your knowledge is nice. Happy to see you again. Namaste sir.

  • @Eyob797
    @Eyob7972 жыл бұрын

    Nice flight report, the inflight service looks great.

  • @projectioncinema2045
    @projectioncinema2045 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing captain and very nice plane landing and everything thx 🙏 love lebanon

  • @loumafawaz3698
    @loumafawaz36982 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sam for visiting mea hope you enjoyed it 🙏🏻🇱🇧

  • @426dfv
    @426dfv2 жыл бұрын

    Your video is always positive and happy. Keep it up!

  • @sam3346
    @sam33462 жыл бұрын

    Out of all the airlines I’ve been on, MEA food is the best. For a three hour flight I’ve never been so stuffed full of food

  • @blah979
    @blah9792 жыл бұрын

    That food selection for the short flight was amazing.

  • @DM-hd4xm
    @DM-hd4xm2 жыл бұрын

    A beautiful country and people, MEA flight attendants always elegant, I feel so sorry for the Lebanese people, they have endured so much for so long, the old paint job looks great again.

  • @akafuntoosh7761
    @akafuntoosh77612 жыл бұрын

    Seats looked awesome 😍

  • @MrTimeless101
    @MrTimeless1012 жыл бұрын

    Lebanon always finds itself going through hell. a shame for such a beautiful country.

  • @Roy202

    @Roy202

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey STOP TALKING TRASH ABOUT MY COUNTRY OR I WILL REPORT YOU

  • @diegotzar5908

    @diegotzar5908

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Roy202he wasn’t talking trash he was just feeling bad for the condition and was praising it

  • @ogaery

    @ogaery

    11 ай бұрын

    That is Iran’s effect

  • @asddfg2229

    @asddfg2229

    8 ай бұрын

    That what happens when You let Iranians rule your country

  • @hedonister

    @hedonister

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@ogaeryI don't think so, all generalities are false, get educated!

  • @margaretperigois7280
    @margaretperigois72802 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for these lovely videos👍🥰

  • @alifadlallah4801
    @alifadlallah48012 жыл бұрын

    You have chosen a very good hotel ..My niece works there and tells me the hotel is equipped with 3 generators, so no worry about power failure.I also live next to the hotel.I'm a fan of all your videos.Enjoy your moments in Lebanon Sam

  • @itgw4658
    @itgw4658 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing review 👍

  • @mireillebarbir8635
    @mireillebarbir86352 жыл бұрын

    Excellent Aviation.... Best company congratulations for the crew 😍❤️

  • @bsr6823
    @bsr68232 жыл бұрын

    I love Lebanon!!!! Amazing place.

  • @5ifty4ramiro
    @5ifty4ramiro2 жыл бұрын

    I was waiting for u to do a mea video finally

  • @glogragab2221
    @glogragab22212 жыл бұрын

    May your visit bring a new hope to Lebanon,you're such a joyful person that's how we are here in Lebanon,most welcome. Enjoy😘

  • @virginiaalvarez9651
    @virginiaalvarez96512 жыл бұрын

    Wowwwwwwww, what a great flight, good service and the First Class FA looked a Vogue Model !!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @Bangpaulxu
    @Bangpaulxu2 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Also saw my friend Richard Lin fly with you! Much love from China

  • @aboukarim1740
    @aboukarim17402 жыл бұрын

    Thank you dear Sam for visiting Lebanon, hope you spent a great time there …

  • @missisfreddiemercury
    @missisfreddiemercury Жыл бұрын

    I flew with the neo from Athens to Beirut last winter and it was a great experience. So clean and the staff was friendly.

  • @alexjones1957
    @alexjones19572 жыл бұрын

    Welcome to Lebanon thanks for the coverage MEA is the best

  • @ziadnajjar1234
    @ziadnajjar12342 жыл бұрын

    Very nice 👌thanks Sam

  • @riteshpatel5446
    @riteshpatel54462 жыл бұрын

    Wow 👌 thank u so much lovely video great experience Before I make an trip there....

  • @shivrajmorajkar9527
    @shivrajmorajkar95272 жыл бұрын

    Hi good evening sir welcome to Lebanon beruit have a safe stay in Lebanon n enjoy ur stay

  • @simonatik6215
    @simonatik62152 жыл бұрын

    Tkx for sharing your experience.

  • @bucky314
    @bucky3142 жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait for the next episode

  • @mineblox1657
    @mineblox1657 Жыл бұрын

    I live in Beirut, the city is amazing and is SO underrated. I love it and in m opinion everyone should try it!

  • @virtuality1246
    @virtuality12462 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for highlighting the airline of my country in such a lovely way. It is indeed the best airline out there.

  • @Anji2010100
    @Anji20101002 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing country!

  • @ATrainTravels
    @ATrainTravels2 жыл бұрын

    Limoncilo! Food looked amazing 👍

  • @Sabrameteor
    @Sabrameteor2 жыл бұрын

    Can we talk about that skyline 😳 it’s pretty massive

  • @mr.nobody9086

    @mr.nobody9086

    2 жыл бұрын

    But not electricity (¬_¬ )

  • @kwameboatengmensah7594
    @kwameboatengmensah75942 жыл бұрын

    Sam Part 2 please. Can’t wait!!

  • @os4908
    @os49082 жыл бұрын

    Nice aircraft Thanks Sam