Saudi Arabian Airlines Flight Tickets Booking

Domestic
As per the baggage policy of Saudi Arabian Airlines, domestic travelers are allowed to check in for the business and first class flight with two checked bags of 32 kg each. Rather than this, the airlines qualify the domestic flyers to carry one hand bag of 9kg on first and business class flights.

Economy flyers are liable to carry one checked bag of 23 kg and one hand bag of 7kg for free when traveling on the domestic route.

International
Following the baggage allowance limit of Saudi Arabian Airlines, international fliers are eligible for 2 free checked bags of 23 kg each on economy class flight.

On business and first class flights, international fliers are eligible to carry free 2 checked bags of 32 kg each.

In addition to the checked bags one can carry any of their personal items such as laptop bag, briefcase, sports kit and any other relevant items. This is allowed for all the fliers.

For The First and Business Classes

• Only children and adults are allowed to carry hand luggage. Babies are not allowed.
• A space for handbags or bags (the item’s dimensions should not exceed 56 35 X 45 25 (Cm) (22 18 10) (In))
• A briefcase that can be used to carry paperwork that has a maximum dimensions of 45 x 20 x 35 cm (18 x 08 14 (in))
• A briefcase is not heavier than 9 kilograms One component weighs not more than 12 kilograms.

For Guest Class

• Handbag (maximum size of 56 X 45 25 (Cm) 22 18 10 (In)).
• All bags total weight of the not exceed 7 kg.
• Furthermore, some personal items which are not part of the weight restrictions for hand luggage are allowed to be carried on board for travel, including an outer cover or coat glasses, walking sticks, sunglasses or a dual lens amplifier, a camera that is small bag for women, a handbag or purse to carry around and a book to read on the way, food for the children to eat on the plane and a cradle for children.
• New rules have been enacted to allow hand luggage that is specially designed for travelers who are departing and arriving at international airports within the US, Canada, and the EU and for transit flights that go through these airports.

In these guidelines are the following:

• Allow one piece of handbag that is carried.
• Allow the passenger to carry certain items into their bag, such as money, passports, documents for travel as well as food and milk for kids medicines and a laptop computer an mobile phone, and some essential electrical items.
• Child milk, food and medicines must be placed in clear plastic bags (the maximum capacity for the items inside the bag must not exceed 1 Liter) to ensure that security guards can examine the bag.
• It may be required for the person traveling to provide the evidence of these medicines.

Cabin baggage :

Additionally to the complimentary luggage allowance Saudi Airlines may permit passengers to check in hand luggage, which has to be controlled and at no cost. Hand luggage can be kept in overhead racks that are closed or underneath the passenger’s seat in front along and the tag for cabin luggage labelled according to the following:

• First- and business-class travelers are allowed to carry one handbag with the maximum dimensions of 56 45 x 35 25 (Cm) (22 18 10) (In) and the weight limit of 12 kilograms.
• One briefcase for each passenger in business or first class. A briefcase that is not larger than 45 x 20x 35 (cm) or 18 by 08 x 14 (in) and not heavier than (09) kg
• A maximum weight and dimension the guest can carry to the aircraft are 56 x 45 x 25 (Cm) (22 18 10) (In) and 07 kg, respectively.

Excess Baggage Charges :
International flights:

• For objects that exceed the maximum dimensions of 158cm (62 inches) to 205 cm (80 inches) include (100dollars) USD to the cost.
• If the item is larger than the dimensions allowed that exceed 300 centimeters (118 inches) An additional fee for (67USD)) USD will be imposed. The amount will be the following: (100+67=167 USD).
• It is authorized via cargo if the dimensions exceed 300 centimeters (118 inches) or the weight exceeds 32 kilograms (70 kg (70 lbs).
• If a piece exceeds the allowed dimensions the additional charges in or from Canada have to be paid in (89) Canadian dollars; the amount will be calculated by using following formula: (100+89= 189 Canadian dollars).

Domestic flights:

• For every piece greater than 158cm (62 inches) but less than 205cm (80 inches) Add 100 SAR to the cost.
• For each component greater than 205 cm (80 inches) that is as long as it is 300 cm (118 inches) there is an additional cost in the amount of 100 SAR. The total amount is (100+100=200 SAR).
• Only cargo can be accepted for items which are greater than 300cm (118 inches)) or weigh greater than 32kg (70 pounds).

Saudi Arabian Airlines allows the customers to cancel the flight up to 10 minutes before the departure. But this would entitle you to pay the cancellation fees. The fee depends on the fare, class, and the route type. Additionally, it also depends on how early you cancel the flight from the scheduled departure of the flight. The earlier you cancel the flight, you are liable to avoid more cancellation fees and seek a good refund amount. If you want full reimbursement for the flight cancellation, ensure it is within 24 hours or the same day of booking. To cancel the flight, visit Saudi Arabian Airlines’ official website and mobile application. Otherwise, there might be less probability to seek a refund. Requesting a refund for the canceled flight applies to the refundable fare holders by visiting the official homepage. Besides this, non-refundable are provided with valuable travel vouchers, which are useful to make new reservations within a year.

To avoid paying the penalty for no-shows Customers who have bought tickets from SAUDIA telephone centers, sales office or on the SAUDIA website and wish to receive to receive a refund must cancel their reservations via SAUDIA office sales or on the SAUDIA website before or during the process of reclaiming. For tickets issued with credit cards, the reservation must be canceled to process the refund on the SAUDIA website to receive the full refund. Use the “Manage Bookings” feature on the home screen to open the reservation. Then, choose”Cancel” and the “Cancel and Refund” option.
 If it has not been canceled, the reservation will be canceled once you have accepted and submitted your request. The tickets you can repurchase will be processed in total, and if you wish to request a refund for one ticket, contact SAUDIA. SAUDIA will issue the ticket refunds to the owner or with a written statement of authorization if the ticket was purchased by someone other than the person whose name is on the ticket. SAUDIA will only refund the amount of the ticket when the receipt or ticket number is displayed along with any tickets for flights that are not used and receipts, except in lost tickets cases. Anybody present with the ticket voucher or receipt and any other travel coupons is entitled to refunds on the ticket. This release exempts SAUDIA from any responsibility and all claims to be reimbursed.

There Are Two Types Of Refund

• Involuntary refunds: If SAUDIA cancels a flight, the flight doesn’t operate according to plan, or the flight doesn’t arrive at the location that the passenger expected, they are issued an involuntary reimbursement.
• Refunds that are voluntary: In the event that the ticket is not used, the amount refunded will be the price of the ticket, not including any service fees or cancellation fees.If the ticket is used, SAUDIA laws state that the refund will be based on the difference between the price paid and the rate applied for transport between the points stated on the ticket minus any service or cancellation charges.

• Saudi First Suite: It’s a high quality comfort of travel classes offered by Saudi Arabian Airlines. This travel class is a perfect mix from all one-stop inflight services. Rather than experiencing a comfortable trip, you will find the trip enjoyable. In simple words, first-suite lets you seek the luxury flying experience of Saudi Arabian Airlines. Hence, it’s more expensive than the other travel classes of Saudi Arabian Airlines.
• Business Class: Here you can experience the other airline’ first class wide seatings. Seats accessible on business class aircrafts are installed with recline and optimum legroom.
• Guest Class: It is the lowest travel section and is equal to the economy class on other airlines. But the Saudi Guest Class is not exactly the same. The seats on this class are installed in a row along with adjustable footrest and padded headrest.

Saudi Arabian Airlines offer seat selection service to the valuable travelers. The airline charges some nominal fees for making the seat selection in advance of the check-in portal being open. One does not need to pay any amount if they select a seat at the time of the check in for the flight.

To its loyal patrons, SAUDIA provides a range of seating options available before departure at an additional charge for specific destinations and flights that SAUDIA operates. Additionally, SAUDIA provides complementary benefits and accessible seats on certain airspaces and tickets based on price categories and selling brands specified in the sales regulations to improve your traveling experience without incurring additional expenses.

The ability to book your preferred seat in advance and experience the convenience of choosing (window aisle, window, extra legroom row, emergency exit row, etc.)through SAUDIA’s website, mobile applications SAUDIA website, its mobile apps, sales offices, and contact centers. They can also use specific seating areas to make sure women are comfortable.

Ladies Pre-paid Seat Selection Service : It is a service offered through SAUDIA to its prestigious female guests traveling in the guest class. They can choose their seats before making reservations and get tickets at an additional cost to assist in the seating arrangement.

Saudi Arabian Airlines offer free entertainment for the business and first class flyers onboard. To unleash from the wide collection of entertainment while traveling, you should download the application. In addition to this, you can access the inflight wifi connection by paying some nominal fee and could expand your entertainment while flying. Here are some inflight entertainment options that you can experience in the aircraft.

• Newspaper
• Music
• Game
• TV Shows
• Movies
• Magazine

Using any of the above options your travel with Saudi Airlines will surely be unleashed.

Depending on the travel class, fliers are being offered in-flight cuisine accordingly. Combining the food technology science and haute cuisine art, fliers art being served on their plate. By following such a concept, Saudi Arabian Airlines is liable to offer tastiest and hygienic foods to the respective fliers. Fliers have the right to choose from a wide ranging menu. Abiding by the Saudi laws, economy and business fliers will not be served beverages containing alcohol with the food including pork on their plate.

These days, Saudi Arabian Airlines offers online check in which is also termed as web check in. This service is accessible within 48 hours prior to the departure and continues up to one earlier in advance of the departure. To leverage such service of the airline, you need to login to the website or mobile application. With this, you should access the web check-in section. Then only you will be liable to check in for the conveniently.

All domestic flights as well as some select international flights have online check-in. Only available to passengers who have valid, confirmed eTicket. Up to an hour prior to the departure time of every flight within a timeframe from (48) minutes. At present, passengers who require special assistance, such as wheelchairs, extra seats as well as hearing or vision impairment, children who are not accompanied pets, stretcher cases -cannot book Check-in on the internet . International and domestic flights permit cancellation of check-ins as early as 1 hour prior to departure either online or at the counters at airports. You can wait between six hours and one hour prior to departure time to check in your luggage on international and domestic flights.

Alfursan is a one of its own kind program that offers a wide ranging perks and privileges to the frequent flyers of Saudi that are designed to make their travel even more rewarding. Being a member of this programme, you will be liable to leverage dynamic personalized services at the time of earning Reward Miles which are redeemable for flight booking and upgrade with zero payments.

However, Saudi Arabian Airlines has an agreement with SkyTeam Airline Alliance since 29th May 2012. This airline was the first Arab Gulf Carrier to join the one of three elite airline alliances. After becoming a partner of SkyTeam Airline Alliance, Saudi Arabian Airlines started operating Domestic and international charter flights especially during the Ramadan and the Hajj season.

Saudia SkyTeam partners are Vietnam Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Kenya Airways, Korean Air, Middle East Airlines, Aeroméxico, China Airlines, Alitalia, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, GARUDA INDONESIA, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines,Aerolíneas Argentinas, Air France,Xiamen Airlines., Air Europa, TAROM .

Saudia codeshare partners are Garuda Indonesia ,Vietnam Airlines ,Air Mauritius ,Malaysia Airlines ,ITA Airways ,Royal Air Maroc,KLM,Gulf Air ,Air France ,Kenya Airways,Aeroflot ,Ethiopian Airlines ,Korean Air ,Middle East Airlines,Kuwait Airways,Czech Airlines ,Aegean Airlines ,Oman Air,Flyadeal ,Etihad Airways .

Following the Pet policy of Saudi Arabian Airlines, travelers can check in Cats and small birds for the flight. Dogs shall be brought into the aircraft holds provided that the aircraft holds are equipped with a ventilation system.

Animals belonging to the household are allowed to be imported to Saudi Arabia as long as they are kept in secure cages, possess a current health certificate, have been vaccinated against Rabies and other diseases of animals and possess all the documents that other countries require to enter or travel.
Pets of the household may be carried in the cargo storage areas at the discretion of passengers; Saudia shall not be responsible if authorities in other nations refuse entry or transport of household animals across their border. The Commission of National Wildlife Conservation and Protection within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia must grant prior written approval to any wildlife species or their products that are exported or imported outside or outside of the country. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia bans any importation or export of live animals and their entry. Live bird transport is not permitted until Ministry of Agriculture permits are obtained. The permit must serve as proof that the bird is disease-free. Pets need no attention when traveling and should be non-destructive, scentless, and safe.
Small animals and cats are allowed in the cabin of the passengers and in the baggage bulk hold that is air-conditioned if it has an air conditioning system.
Dogs can be carried inside aircraft holds so long as ventilation is installed.

Pets weighing up to 5 kg in weight, which includes the designated cage, are subject to additional baggage costs when they check into the passenger’s cabin or into the aircraft storage.

For all international and domestic flights except flights to the USA or Canada, SAUDIA will collect $100 USD for the cabin or $300 USD for the baggage compartments of the aircraft.
 

Saudi Arabian Airlines offers an unaccompanied minor programme which is specially meant for the kids between 5 and 14 years old and want to travel alone. According to this programme unaccompanied minors cannot travel on the connecting flight and are strictly entitled to fly on the direct flights. There is some documentation that has been done to qualify your request for the Unaccompanied Minor Reservations on Saudi Arabian Airlines.

• In the event the interline journey the duration of the connection must not exceed six hours. Children traveling by themselves are not charged connection fees by SAUDIA.
• Certain airlines may have varying age limits and/or conditions for children traveling without an adult.
• All bookings must be confirmed up to the destination.
• If a guardian or parent has not made arrangements to ensure that the child is taken to and transferred from the airport in which the night-time stay takes place and the schedule of flight will not contain any planned overnight interruptions.
• SAUDIA retains the right refuse any child traveling without a parent.
• If a child is not accompanied an adult ticket of the passenger is required. the discount for children is not applicable.
• If a child without a caregiver is less than five years old of age and is not five years old, they are not allowed to travel on SAUDIA aircrafts.
• Children who aren’t being accompanied by a parent guardian are required to be taken as well as from the airports of their origin and destinations.

Being a Partner of the SkyTeam Airline Alliance, Saudi Arabian Airlines Offers lounge–Plaza Premium Lounge at Riyadh Airport. Such an offer is accessible for the business and first class flier and Frequent Flyer Programme member for free. Shower facilities, food and beverage, relaxation area, kids room, seating area, business center and meeting room are the following benefits that are equipped with the lounges.