Airports
With a New Fresh Look: The Beirut Cedar Lounge is Now Open
It’s been closed for a very long period for renovation, months of waiting to upscale this lounge which was in fact very wide but not classy enough. Now open for public, Beirut’s biggest…
Airports
The New State of the Art Beirut Cedar Lounge is Now Open: The First Pictures
After months of waiting, a new state of the art lounge now opens at Beirut's International Airport. The New Cedar Lounge, one of the world's biggest, extends over an area of 3000sq.m with a capacity…
Airlines
Milou: Having Fun from Paris to Beirut in Business Class
I look nice, fresh and sexy, I'm white and clean, I'm fun and always smiley... I'm probably the world's most famous dog bringing smiles and happiness to people for the last couple decades. I've been…
June 26, 2017
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Airlines
Middle East Airlines vs. Air France: A Detailed Comparative Review... 1 Winner!
It started back in 2013 when my first ever review comparing Air France to Middle East was published, two carriers connecting Beirut to Paris. Three years have passed since and hundreds of flights in…
November 21, 2016
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Airlines
MEA's Pilots: A Tribute to the World's Finest
Sometimes you just have to stop a moment and appreciate things for what they are, appreciate people for who they are and what they do… Today, I want to pay a personal tribute to MEA’s…
September 17, 2016
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Airlines
Middle East Airlines Launches a New Safety Video
I feeling proud that our national airline carrier, MEA, is always trying to improve itself while following international trends. After Virgin Atlantic and many other airlines, MEA has updated its old…
August 24, 2016
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Airlines
The Same Breakfast Menu for as Long as I Can Remember!
Middle East Airlines: Time for a Change!
The last two years have been hectic and this year especially is promising to be record breaking; I'm doing between two to three trips a month discovering…
April 18, 2016
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Airlines
Chocolate Knefeh up in the Air: A Tasty Discovery
The same Knefeh, the same omelette... We've been having the same breakfast for years and every time I travel on the morning flight I expect to be served the same... But this time, things have…
February 02, 2016
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MEA Cedar Lounge: Beirut International Airport
Airports | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 24, 2015
Airports
MEA Cedar Lounge: Beirut International Airport
I realized today that the last review about Middle East Airlines' famous cedar class lounge dates from four years ago, when I started NGNO and used to travel for my dental lectures. Now that many…
Airlines
MEA: Your Travel Details at Your Finger Tips with New APP
It was about time! Finally Middle East Airlines now has a mobile app that you can download in seconds. I'm happy to see how MEA is continuously working on developing itself, following international…
May 27, 2014
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Travel
Hostesses Need to Fly
Few days ago, I read an interesting article, written by a positive thinking person on how hard is the Hostess job. This woman, serving people of which some are too arrogant, others have the fear of…
April 11, 2014
Airlines
Time for a Change: Middle East Airlines New Inflight Menu
As long as I can remember, MEA served up carton menu cards to passengers displaying the inflight menu. Oh and that's not forgetting to same old images of Byblos Port or Baalbek in the background...…
Travel
Beirut International Airport: MEA New Cedar Lounge Spa
Lebanese travelers will be glad to know that the elegant Cedar Lounge at Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport is now home to a luxurious spa, courtesy of Middle East Airlines (MEA). Treatments…
February 21, 2014
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Airlines
On Board Middle East Airlines: Shockingly...
I can actually hear you saying, "ok here he goes again bashing MEA." Sorry to burst your bubble, and actually my bubble was burst, because the experience this time round was shockingly good. For the…
Spotted Stories
Finally: New Musical and Dancing Security Rules Onboard Airplanes
Finally, something new and fresh to watch while flying... I hope the MEA and other airlines catch up with the trend soon. Only a few days ago I wrote, well actually complained, about how boring and…
November 05, 2013
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Airlines
Landing in Beirut: I Love Lebanon
This is my second time in a cockpit and I can only say one thing… Wow. If you ever get the chance to sit in with the captain, especially while landing in Beirut, please take…
Airlines
Middle East Airlines vs. Air France: The First Detailed Comparison
So, this is how the story all began. I was supposed to come back at 04:30pm onboard Air France, a flight I look forward to since all the planes leaving from Paris to Lebanon are catered by a…
July 31, 2013
| Comparative Review
Airlines
Inside the Cockpit: An Indescribable Experience
We all have a secret wishlist that includes the things we hope to experience at least once in our lives. Seeing the inside of a cockpit is one of the things on my list and I finally got the chance to…
July 01, 2013
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Airlines
MEA: If Only Customer Service Listens to Passengers' Complaints
As usual I'm going to be honest and state facts as they are. Whether good or bad. Many may not agree with me but I think that if MEA listens to a few of the complaints that come their way, and maybe…
June 11, 2013
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Airports
Beirut International Airport and Duty Free: A Detailed Review
You often take the things you know or always see for granted. I have visited many countries and before even leaving or entering a country, I scout the airports, describing them inside out starting…
June 03, 2013
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News
Get the Hint MEA: Vivienne Westwood Redesigns Virgin Atlantic Uniforms
With the help of fashion genius Dame Vivienne Westwood will be redesigning the legendary Virgin Atlantic's red uniform. The acclaimed designer is introducing glamor to flights through the…
May 07, 2013
Airports
Airport Business Lounges of the World
Air Algerie Business Lounge: A Pure Disgrace
I was thinking to myself, what are the minimal requirements for a business lounge: A reasonable choice of food, a decent relaxing sofa to sit on, some…
March 01, 2013
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Have You Tried the Premium Economy Class: Paris-Beirut On-board Air France?
Airlines
January 19, 2013
Airlines
Have You Tried the Premium Economy Class: Paris-Beirut On-board Air France?
Traveling in the Premium Economy cabin of Air France, you will enjoy additional space and superior comfort at a price suited to your personal and professional needs. At the airport and on board,…
January 19, 2013
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Airlines
From Paris to Beirut: Air France Business Class on Boeing 777-300
I am going to say it as it is. I don't understand how people still travel with MEA on 'Beirut-Paris' and 'Paris-Beirut' route when the prices are the same on-board Air France yet with a service that…
January 06, 2013
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Airlines
The MEA Cedar Business Class to Europe on the A330 Airbus
We are proud to have the official Lebanese airlines become a part of the Skyteam alliance. Since my last article, I'll be honest and agree that MEA is improving its services a lot. They are on the…
October 08, 2012
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Travel
Skyteam Business Lounge: Heathrow Airport, London
...And my quest to discover all business lounges around the world continues discovering the best and most luxurious. After discovering London's greatest secrets, my last stop in the capital is…
October 03, 2012
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London
The MEA Cedar Lounge, Beirut International Airport
Airports | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
September 16, 2012
Airports
The MEA Cedar Lounge, Beirut International Airport
How many times have we criticized our country. How many times have we said negative things about our companies. How easy it is for us to say that we so far from being up to par to international…
Airlines
MEA Airlines Joins SkyTeam Alliance: We Are Proud!
Middle East Airlines, the national airline of Lebanon, is one of the leading Middle Eastern carriers.
From its home base in Rafik Hariri International Airport in Beirut, Middle East Airlines flies…
June 30, 2012
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Airlines
Middle East Airlines - Time to Say it Outloud
For all of you out there who feel you have to fly MEA airlines because you have no other choice, and dread dealing with the unprofessional hostesses every time you step into the airplane, afraid of…
March 23, 2012
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