Saudia, Saudi Arabia’s national airline, has taken a significant step in enhancing its premium travel experience by unveiling a stunning new First and Business Class Check-In Lounge at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. This exclusive lounge is meticulously crafted to provide discerning travelers with a luxurious and personalized experience, starting from the moment they arrive at the airport.
The lounge boasts 10 dedicated check-in counters, each accompanied by comfortable seating areas, ensuring a smooth and relaxing start to the journey. Upon arrival, guests are warmly greeted by specialized staff and treated to traditional Saudi hospitality with a taste of coffee and dates. To further elevate the experience, a dedicated cafe counter offers a variety of hot and cold beverages.
This new lounge signifies a key advancement in Saudia’s strategy to solidify its Jeddah hub as a leading international gateway. This strategy involves consolidating operations within state-of-the-art facilities, enhancing connectivity and transit efficiency, and ensuring exemplary on-time performance. By establishing a true hub, Saudia is actively supporting Saudi Vision 2030’s ambitious goal of welcoming 330 million visitors to the Kingdom.
The lounge’s design pays homage to Saudi culture and landmarks, showcasing Saudia’s commitment to presenting the nation’s rich identity and heritage to its guests. Riyadh M. Alhudhaif, General Manager of the Jeddah HUB, aptly describes the lounge as a ‘landmark milestone in luxury travel.’ It’s more than just a premium check-in experience; it’s an immersion into Saudi hospitality and culture.
This unveiling marks a significant investment in guest experience, reflecting Saudia’s dedication to continually elevate its services. This initiative is part of a larger transformation that includes a comprehensive seat retrofit program, the introduction of state-of-the-art In-Flight Entertainment screens, the beta launch of the AI-powered Travel Companion, and the rollout of high-speed in-flight connectivity across its fleet. This comprehensive approach reaffirms Saudia’s commitment to providing travelers with a truly exceptional experience at every touchpoint of their journey.
