About Middle East Airlines
Middle East Airlines, Lebanon's flag carrier national airline, is better known as MEA, which is the abbreviation of its initials. The airline, which operates its flights from Rafic Hariri Airport in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, has been in operation since 1945. Mea aircraft fleet consists of 13 A320 and 5 A330 aircraft and flies directly to Beirut from Istanbul Airport 3 times a day during the summer period.
Middle East Airlines departs from Lebanon's capital Beirut in the Middle East, Istanbul in Turkey, Larnaca in Cyprus, Baghdad, Najaf, Basra and Erbil in Iraq, Kuwait, Cairo in Egypt, Amman in Jordan, It has direct flights to Riyadh, Dammam, Medina, Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, Doha in Qatar, Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, and Muscat in Oman. The company operates its Australian connecting flights from Abu Dhabi using the codeshare method.
Flying to 33 different destinations in the Middle East, Europe and Africa, Middle East Airlines periodically organizes flights to Copenhagen and Nice, and to Medina during the Hajj period. Middle East Airlines has direct flights to Atatürk Airport in Turkey. Middle East Airlines SkyTeam is also part of the organization.
Middle East Airlines Check-In Procedures and Seat Selection
Online check-in service at Middle East Airlines starts 24 hours before the scheduled departure time and ends 3 hours before the flight. It is possible to easily check-in online with the ticket number or PNR number and print the boarding pass. During online check-in, passengers can choose the seat of their choice without extra charge.
Passengers who want to use the airport for check-in procedures must complete their check-in procedures 1 hour before the scheduled flight time. Baggage delivery must be completed one hour before the flight and be ready until the last 15 minutes at the exit gate.
With Cedar Miles, the Middle East Airlines passenger loyalty program, it is possible to earn and save miles on Middle East Airlines flights and Skyteam member airlines flights. It's free to become a member of the Cedar Miles program. You can start your membership by filling out the online form on the airline company's website. The membership status is updated according to the miles earned from the flights made in the last 12 months. The entry-level Blue program has Silver (Elite), Gold and Platinum (Elite Plus) status. In order to earn miles with the Cedar Miles program, the membership number must be specified during online check-in or counter check-in before the flight. Program members enjoy free extra baggage allowance, flight class upgrade, lounge use, priority check-in, special discounts from program partners, and the benefits of spending or earning miles while shopping.
Middle East Airlines Baggage Allowance and Pricing
Middle East Airlines economy passengers are entitled to one carry-on baggage of up to 10 kg, one personal item and 30 kg of free baggage. Business Class passengers are entitled to hand luggage up to 10 kg, one piece of personal belongings and 2 pieces of free baggage up to 30 kg. Passengers with baggage above the limit can pay 3 to 5 euros per kilo depending on their destination, or they can purchase a baggage allowance of 55 to 200 euros for up to 23 kg, depending on the destination.
Middle East Airlines Food, Beverage and Catering
This positive impression of Lebanon, which is known in the world for its delicious food culture, also applies to Middle East Airlines. In-flight refreshments are free for all ticket classes. The menu, which is diversified with the best flavors of Lebanese cuisine, includes snacks, crackers, cakes and light starters, hot and cold meals, sandwiches, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and tea and coffee. Passengers with special menu requests should contact the airline at least 48 hours before the flight.