Saudia Airlines destinations in India and USA
Saudia Airlines’ India network is as big as that of other Middle Eastern airlines. Saudia flights cater to not only New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad Chennai, Bengaluru, and Kochi but also tier 2 cities like Lucknow in north and Kozhikode in south. The only airline operating one-stop flights from USA to Lucknow is Saudia. No hassles of connecting to Lucknow through the busiest airports in Delhi and Mumbai.
Saudia Airlines’ US network includes three major gateways – New York JFK, Washington DC IAD, and Los Angeles LAX. Though its direct service to the US is limited, its codeshare partners (Delhi, American Airlines, and JetBlue) can fly you to other US cities through those gateway airports. This means you can fly with Saudia from India to your final destination in the US on a single ticket.
Saudia Airlines Economy Guest Class facilities
Unlike other airlines, Saudia calls the Economy cabin ‘Guest Class’ aligning to its hospitality-centric branding. The seat pitch liberally ranges between 32 and 34 inches across the widebody fleet of B777s and B787s. Most of Saudia’s Economy Class travel reviews are positive mainly because of the “Articulated Movement” seat design that adapts to the passenger’s body movement for optimal comfort during long-haul flights. The Economy Guest Class seats feature:
- Adjustable padded headrest
- Lumbar support reclines
- Manually operated footrests
- “Articulated Movement” seat design
Saudia Business Class flight experiences
Being a dry airline, Saudia has a strict ‘no alcohol’ policy even for Business Class guests. However, traditional Arabic Coffee and other premium beverages are served to guests. Saudia’s Business Class reviews highlight culturally sensitive dining service to premium travelers with different dietary preferences. There are Arabic, western, and destination-inspired dishes on the multi-course inflight menu. The First Class elevates the service with chef-curated personalized meals and gourmet presentation.
78 to 82-inch flat-bed seating is among Saudia Airlines’ best experiences on business class flights. Needless to say, it varies depending on aircraft and its seating configuration. The new aircraft like B787-9 Dreamliner in the fleet offers direct aisle access, privacy dividers, and personal storage space in the Business Class. The inflight entertainment monitors vary depending on aircraft; premium travel cabins have larger screens up to 23 inches.
Saudia Airlines’ new B787-9 Dreamliner
“Saudia has significant long-haul flight upgrades in the pipeline. From July 2026, the airline plans to induct its brand-new B787-9 Dreamliner aiming to upgrade customer experience on Washington DC flights. The aircraft offers better cabin pressure, improved humidity levels, larger windows, and quieter engines. Recently, among our leading partners, Air India’s fleet induct the same aircraft and showcased it at Hyderabad’s Wings India show,” said Dheeraj Duvvuru, CEO of IndianEagle.com.
Saudia Airlines’ Jeddah Airport hub facilities
Is it safe for non-Muslim travelers to transit via Jeddah Airport? Indian Eagle’s customer service team receives this query at times. Jeddah airport layovers are as safe as other Middle East airports, according to many Indians who travelled with Saudia Airlines between USA and India. The new terminal of Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz Airport is designed as a modern, spacious transit hub for international-to-international flight connections.
Jeddah Airport’ transit hotel in Terminal 1 makes layovers (especially during night) comfortable for international transit passengers. Aerotel Jeddah Hotel offers rooms for short stays within the transit area, which does not require immigration clearance. In addition, there are quite rest zones and modern sleeping pods at hourly rates making it affordable to reax.
Jeddah International Airport’s T1 facilities also include premium lounges, prayer rooms, free seating areas, free Wi-Fi, charging stations, and food outlets, both local and international. The contemporary design makes Saudia Airlines’ primary hub unique.
What makes Saudia a family-friendly airline
Saudia is not just a safe and good airline for USA to India long-haul travel; it is family-friendly too. Saudia is one of the few airlines to provide personal care kits even in Economy cabins on long overnight flights. Children under 12 are offered dedicated kids bags with books, games, and activity items that help them fly engaged on long-haul routes, for instance, JFK to Hyderabad, and LAX to New Delhi. Inflight bassinets are available on request in advance. Special child and infant meals can be pre-ordered.
96-hour stopover visa in Saudi Arabia
Like its Middle East rivals, Saudia Airlines offers free 96-hour stopover visa to international transit passengers, irrespective of their nationality. The stopover visa allows to stay in Jeddah, Riyadh, or any other part of Saudi Arabia for up to 4 days. If you book Saudia flight tickets with stopover plans, your passport must have minimum 6-month validity. It is better to explore Jeddah than sitting in the terminal during a long layover.
