nearly a year of waiting, finally a Saudia report ! Top notch videos as always

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

Hope the wait was worth it!

Thanks for the excellent report! I have flown Saudia about six times in the last years and everytime they are making changes to improve their quality. I particularly like the food and their service. Dine on demand is a great idea, even with full cabins they perform flawlessly. Their IFE is quite extensive lately and of a much better quality than they offered before.

How th r u still at 50k subs u deserve ever more for this quality content totally focused on the airline experience W flight reviewer

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

It’s coming! I’m very happy already, this channel is a hobby. I don’t have much time for editing so it’s going fine at the pace it’s going. But hanks for the words!

@Ghost_Skullmask

Ай бұрын

​@@TheLayoverAviation you should reach 100k subs one day, I'm also a Aviation geek nerd.

Great video! I was in Saudi Arabia for 2 weeks and Jeddah airport was one of the best airports I have visited. Such a quiet airport... 😅

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

Quiet and modern. Plus Al Baik ❤️

@Capy_crazy

29 күн бұрын

@@TheLayoverAviationyou gotta love the Al baik

Finally❤ thanks for making a video on saudia.😊 i❤ Saudia 🇸🇦.

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

I hope it was worth waiting 😀

@mvbm313

Ай бұрын

But air India is not good at all .

@mvbm313

Ай бұрын

@@TheLayoverAviation thank for giving reply.

@Trickyx786

Ай бұрын

@@mvbm313what has air india to do with this ? Air India is right now in developing stage and has progressed significantly since 2021

@mvbm313

Ай бұрын

​@@Trickyx786 yeah but I like air India A350 but I don't like the old livery and the aircraft.

loved the video..thanks again brother......cheers

The Most awaited video

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

There you go!

Awesome as always. Thxs.

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

A big thanks to you Shlomo, hope you’re doing well!

I got so excited when i saw this video! I was waiting for a video of saudia or vistara, amazing work ❤

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks!

my father used to work at KAIA (King abdul aziz internatioanl airport) he was aviation fueling supervisor. i have very good memories of my home town jeddah thanks to you they are refreshed.

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

Glad you remembered some of those memories! I’m sure your dad must have some interesting stories!

@kamranmasood1606

Ай бұрын

@@TheLayoverAviation yes he used to tell me but unfortunately he passed away long time ago may his soul rest in peace.

@tasnim569

Ай бұрын

@@kamranmasood1606inna lilahi wa inna ilayhi raji’oon 💔

@MohamedAbdallahCherif

Ай бұрын

🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲​@@kamranmasood1606

Hats off bro for your content and your consistency

Finally a video

Beautiful video man! Liked!

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot Jelmer, good seeing you around!

In 3 days I will be going to Jeddah on Saudi airlines, can’t wait

In sha Allah I will go for umrah ❤

Lovely 😍 experience from Jeddah to delhi.

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

It was indeed!

When ever I have a trip, I always watch you to get my inner avgeek waken up 😅😅❤❤

tanks for video alex

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

Always a pleasure!

when we go for Umrah in 2017 and 2012 we Used Hajj terminal with Qatar Airways and Saudia Airlines respectively and I love Hajj terminal because now this is nostalgia for me. before one month we again go for Umrah and I get full experience of aircrafts by you because I love planes but dont have money to travel much so before one month it was my dream to travel in 777 and other aircrafts. I travelled before but at that time I was kid. So, thanks bro for this amazing content

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this nice story! Sadly the terminal is off limits to me but I would like to read more stories of people sharing their experiences there. It must be a memorable and special experience! Thanks for writing 🙏

Great virtual trip experience, when will u upload an international flight from BLR T2

Best flight aviator

i like ur smooth crispy clean and detail flight review very intresting i like that one more thing if you are reviewing again during hajj season so make one more video from saudia airport flight another country go. 👌❤🇵🇰🇵🇰

i was working on this flight as a dispatcher sorry for the delays :) hope u had a nice flight

Stunning sophisticated vibrant airport ❤

@TheLayoverAviation

28 күн бұрын

One of the nicer ones in the Middle East!

Cannot wait to see a review about Iran Air from you. They currently have the first haj flights since 2016 as they restored relations P.S. the best food has Mahan Air :)

Super nice to see Saudia getting some airtime 😊👏👏

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

They’re huge here in the Middle East and quite affordable, but EK, QR and EY are usually more convenient for me. Good seeing your around Paul!

@Paulhilvert

Ай бұрын

@@TheLayoverAviation always a Joy watching your vids, yes I can imagine how big of an impact they are in the Middle East. A solid product indeed and yes is overlooked by EK QR and EY. I would fly Saudia just for the dates which I have a weakness for 😍. 👍👍

Last January I flew with Egyptair’s A330-300 to Jeddah from Cairo and I visited Jeddah’s hajj terminal which is very boring and doesn’t really have lights Inside I was actually almost going to meet you Becuase I was at Jeddah at 14th of May SV300 HZ-AQ11 Cairo to Jeddah I was going to be there but we pushed the flight a day! Also nothing beats Al Baik I almost only ate Al baik everyday in Saudi Arabia! Nice review my friend!❤

Great flight report. Saudia Airlines is the best airlines in the world.

@TheLayoverAviation

15 күн бұрын

It’s amongst the best, specially thanks to the crew!

Came today from school opened youtube and first opened your video

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

Right on time! 😃

@user-im9nl7bq2h

Ай бұрын

@@TheLayoverAviation thanks

Great vlog! Your videos are really entertaining, and I got a lot of inspiration from your videos to produce my trip reports as well! I was really surprised to see that they served you a South Indian traditional breakfast, as most non-Indian airlines almost always serve the more internationally known North Indian cuisine like Butter Chicken or Paneer masala.

@thegaminghydra592

Ай бұрын

Saudi Arabia has a large South Indian population lol. So thats probably why they serve south indian food

23:14 I actually have those salt and pepper shakers from Saudia. My parents flew with Saudia for Umrah and they decided to keep the salt and pepper shakers (whatever they’re called) for souvenirs, which is quite interesting.

Five star coverage

29:29 An Urdu announcement on arrival in India?! I never thought I would hear it on Saudia flights to India as it is only heard on flights between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, namely Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Multan, etc. Needless to say, I’m pleasantly surprised 😮🤯.

@TheLayoverAviation

28 күн бұрын

I guess nobody spoke Hindi so they did the next closest thing for some to understand.. I was the only non Indian on board besides the crew!

Nice as always, i am waitìng for october and a trip to Turkey.

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

Anything else planned this summer?!

@annikafriberg6703

Ай бұрын

@@TheLayoverAviation Only domestic trips by car.

Great video, i love to journey jeddah airport for 15 hours to dhaka

@TheLayoverAviation

28 күн бұрын

15 hours?! that’s so long!

Nice

hey alex, i love your vids bro and for me i think you are my fav youtuber and the best aviation youtuber out there mate, i have sub from day one as your timing on the vids are spot on! Now i got something for you if you go to Asia, so book a flight with Bangkok airways from Bangkok Thailand to Koh Samui Thailand on the a319 in Asia's most boutique airline for as cheap as other low cost airlines, this will offer you free service to the rest area at both airports and buffet room for free as well, you get 2 free meals on board and also a free seat selection, and when you arrive at Koh Samui airport you will be blown away as it is called the outdoor airport as there is nothing inside, so i hope you do this trip report as i really recommend it

Very nice video 😊❤

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot Rashid!!

Hi there, I actually did travel from the hajj terminal and it was quite an experience, check in was smooth as well as the security, there was nothing much to do in the lounge other than sit and stare at your plane, but I can say it was a great experience for a person like me traveling for the first from hajj terminal, BTW I live in Jeddah.

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for sharing! Is it hot in the terminal or there are these massive cooling devices? I can’t imagine an open terminal!

@user-kl7wr2by7y

Ай бұрын

@@TheLayoverAviation your welcome 🤗 , about that, it’s hot when your at the place where you wrap the bags or cartons, otherwise the checkin,security etc is all in a air conditioned place

Mega city mega airport mega air traffic ( with the left and right parallel ops) mega fun report … kudus

Been a while following and watching your videos closely, they really amazing and informative. Whenever I see your videos,It gives me enthusiasm and passion to travel around the world in these international Airlines 😊

One of my fave flight reporters. Although I am not a fan of Saudia

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

I’ve got to try to cover as many airlines as I can!

Great beautiful Airlines Saudi Arabia good Service Staff people woman passenger very best

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

Lots of fun!

nice trip mister

Mashaallah

That was great appreciate your effort❤❤......kindly also cover saudia on jeddah islamabad route.

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

I hope to visit Pakistan soon, thanks for writing!

Waiting for an Etihad Airways review 😊 Loved the video keep up the good work 👍

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

I’ve got so many Etihad videos already! But yes, I’ve got more planned!

@nexusgaming21282

Ай бұрын

​@@TheLayoverAviation can't wait to see what's coming Btw I would love to join you on a Etihad flight. You think you can make this happen cuz I'm ready waiting for you 😺😀

another amazing trip. on those palaces, they belong to the super rich people whose hearts are sooo damn close to god and pockets filled with god-given candies. they build these just to get even more closer to him. I was wondering if you will even plan on flying with South american airlines, as well as some destination over on that continent.

Delicious food ❤❤

@TheLayoverAviation

28 күн бұрын

It was delicious!

It seems Saudia changing aircraft’s configuration according how much demands they are, HZ-AK31 was originally have 412 seats ( 30 business class and 383 economy class) on this video it’s been reconfigured to 435 seats (12 business class and 423 economy class)

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

That’s an interesting detail! I was initially seated in 7L but it had changed just before the flight, so they likely also changed the aircraft. I was told it was overbooked to Medina. Crazy!

Yay finally!! (Mea buisness class to beirut soon please?!?!)

Thanks for another infomative video, sorry you missed your flight. I usually try to get a seat behind or infront of the wings for landing. 😊🛬

Thanks

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

to you!

Saudia started operating into Entebbe two years ago to tap into the migrant labour market. Never flown them but seems like they have a decent product. Gulf countries are in harsh environments and that explains why they are developed Harsh environments make people plan better and work harder.

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

Yeah, lot’s of Ugandans here in the UAE too. We all work hard indeed. You can’t come here and chillax, one must have a job!

I LIKE THE CUSHION PATTERN

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

I knew someone eventually would!

I've seen so many bad reviews about Saudia, but this really made me change my mind! Still sad u wont be trying AI A350s first international route :/

The intro music of this video is very different from your other vismdeos. I really liked it. Can, u tell me how can i get it ???

that nostalgic intro of yours

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

😊

I‘ve watched a lot of aviation youtubers recently and I like your style the most 👍🏻 Just a few questions if you don’t mind: 1.) Which headphones are you using on your flights? Do you need an adapter for connecting them? 2.) Which case are you using for traveling? 3.) How do you come to travel so much? Is it related to your job? Its hard to imagine to afford all those flights privately 😄

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for the kind words! 1. I use some very old Bose Quietcomfort 3.5, I think they’re like 8 years old by now. Still working perfectly though! 2. I use two cases mostly, a Rimowa Topas for the leisure travel and a Sterling Pacific if I’m expected to have more formal meetings or business travel. 3. Yes, it’s mostly related to my business ventures and job but also because I’ve got a multicultural family. I’m half Spanish-Dutch, my wife is Croatian so I always have to split my time off in 3 directions! Thanks for writing!

@jarvis1712

Ай бұрын

@@TheLayoverAviation Thanks for the response! I noticed the Rimowa, but I didnt know Sterling Pacific. Quite a pricey product 😅 Its cool that you have such a multicultural family. The family of my gf is from Czech Republic (Mother) and Finland (Father) But now we all live in Austria 😄 By the end of August I‘m going to try the Austrian business class from Vienna to Montreal. Let’s see how it is. Maybe the last flight with their old 767, as they are all gonna be replaced by Dreamliners.

Intro music of this video is very impresdive and different....

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

It’s hard to find a song but once you find the right one you know. I get the songs from Artlist.

6:19, Oh I want to try that 1 day, it sounds delicious, kind of like Raising Cane is the US, it's similar with fried chicken and french fries.

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

I’ve got Raising Cane in Dubai too but I still much prefer Al Baik. It’s hard to describe!

@kevin19358

Ай бұрын

Really they have raising cane in the Middle east? No way, okay I will give Al Baik a try 1 day.

@tasnim569

Ай бұрын

@@kevin19358yea they have a lot of fast food restaurants there, a lot of american places especially in countries like saudia and kuwait

Try to fly to Navi Mumbai airport when it opens

Bummer that you missed the A350 flight! They will begin the BOM-DXB A350 service on June 1 so perhaps you’ll have a chance to fly that. Also, bookings are only until the end of August for both DXB services and rumors are they will begin LHR or maybe even US flights on Sept 1!

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

They will fly that also?! Wow that is way more convenient for me! Thanks for the update 😉

@neehark

Ай бұрын

For sure! Looking forward to the video.

Ohh sad to see u missed u r flight on the Air India A350.

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

For the second time! It’s not meant to be 🤣

Great video. May u try to go on Kuwait airways long haul on a 777 or a338 they are very comfortable even in economy

Good video +1 subscriber

@TheLayoverAviation

26 күн бұрын

Thanks for the sub! Welcome to the team and thanks for writing!

I know this might sound weird but I would love for you you to make a flight on Sharjah airport

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

I fly from Sharjah all the time, just that I never really film those short flight and rather rest. But yeah, I’ll post one soon!

The Hijj terminal in Jeddah was good but the worst thing was you had to take a bus to the plane ✈️ but I appreciate the video hope you one day make a video saudia to Cairo

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

I love taking buses to planes, love the plane spotting! I’ll fly to Cairo from Jeddah likely in the future, as it’s one of the busiest routes in the world.

I am eagerly waiting for the delhi to dubai air india a350 flight review

Best view of the landing will be from the cockpit!! Was the captain a Saudi national or expat pilot?

How to do you know which place is a plane flying to or where the plane is coming from?

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

I’m checking on flight radar.

I Live In Jeddah

What a380😵‍💫

Waiting for Kolkata airport vlog❤

22:30 Seat 2L has great views out of the righthand side! I think you meant to text 2R 😄

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

2L was the seat number and letter!

Please make a video on SERENE AIR too

nice hajj 2024 embarkasi solo, indonesia

I really enjoy your videos. Also the respect you show the culture and the religion. What is your job if it is allowed to ask

i am from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

@SASTEYEDITZ

Ай бұрын

actully Indian

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

So a trip for both!

No need 2 apologize. You gotta fly in comfort. And it’s like a 1,000 degrees in those countries.

You should come again for the air India A350 flight.. but make sure that you won’t miss it😅(NOTE:ITS YOUR THIRD ATTEMPT🤓)… Eagerly Waiting for that one 😋

All Saudia fleet has a praying area not only hajj flights. Except a320/321

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

I thought the B787’s did not have a prayer area.

When will you fly to SA’s neighbour, Iraq on Iraqi airways? You shall try first review it’s b737 product first then review the 787 product. How’s that?

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

I would like to but it’s very hard for me to get into Iraq.. Lots of visa requirements..

@_msraviation

Ай бұрын

I really wanna see an Iraqi airways 787 review sometime as well as air Tanzania 787 or 737 max since they fly to Dubai now

You were about to board air india a350 but in the end i saw you boarding emirates . Why ? No air india a350 anytime soon ?

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

I missed the flight!

😂❤Finally❤😂.

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

And you’re again amongst the first!

@donnadwarika6370

Ай бұрын

@@TheLayoverAviation haha ok my dream guy😀😃For real.

The gates can be quite confusing in Jeddah🤣

I am From India sir

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

Hey there!

Row 37

How many hours did you sleep on the plane?

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

Just over an hour perhaps..

@kevin19358

Ай бұрын

I see.

Please post the Air India A350 Delhi-Dubai for the 50k subscribers special .

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

I wasn’t planning a special and sadly the A350 will have to wait as I keep missing it.. But something nice is coming up!

What good are the seat belt signs and safety messages if no one obeys them? 100% of the Singapore Airlines injuries were due to passenger noncompliance.

15:33 whats a Hajj terminal?

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

Specially made for the huge amount of Muslim Pilgrims.

👏👏👏👏👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️💓💓💓💓💓

Try Etihad Airways business class on its a350 from Abu Dhabi to Delhi when you post next video Ok?

When to gorgeous Kuala Lumpur?

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

Funny enough I’m headed to KL on the 28 😉

@semsem4035

Ай бұрын

@@TheLayoverAviation which flight was that? Or not yet uploaded?

Can u make a video visiting Romania?

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

It’s not in the plans in the near future.. Little business takes me to Romania, but who knows!

Did cabin crew speak English?

Nice video brother really good job but I don't know which country you belong

@TheLayoverAviation

Ай бұрын

I’m from Spain but living in Dubai.

@saqibsaeed7272

Ай бұрын

@@TheLayoverAviation God bless you and enjoy your life brother

I am also going on a trip of 12 hour flight 😂

try turboprop aircrafts