Saudia AlFursan is offering a rare 96% bonus on purchased miles through September 30, 2026 — a clever way to unlock pricey first class awards.
Curious... a few weeks back I wrote to you about how it seemed impossible to get an account set up, since I needed a verification code sent to my phone, and all indicators were that AlFursan wasn't set up to send codes internationally.
But I tried again after reading this article, and suddenly it worked. Might take advantage of this promo.
Saudia customer service is horrible. I have a full-flex business ticket that I'm trying to cancel but am being made to run around in circles. Not possible to cancel online. The call center cant do it either. I was asked to contact some email address that doesnt bother replying. This has now been going on for two weeks. With most other airlines, cancelling a flex ticket takes all of 30 seconds.
My point being, if this is how hard a simple, straight-forward transaction is, I shudder to imagine how messy anything to do with miles would be.
I had a relatively easy time cancelling. I provided the proof of why I was cancelling. Mentioned that all the rest of the airlines I spoke to have already canceled their legs with the same proof and within 3-4 days, got cancellation confirmation and money back in another week.
I want to buy into this (even at the biz level) but SV offers competitive cash rates already which makes it difficult to justify buying miles. For example, India-North America O/W J can regularly be had for USD1500 and below. Buying the necessary 99K miles will cost just over 1500 alone and then there are another 300+ in taxes. AND you don't earn miles/status points.
Do they allow mixed-cabin awards (F+J to somewhere in Asia)?
Please do! It's impressive how much they have improved. Would love to see an F review.
Saudia in Business and even in Economy (except for no Alcohol served) is a GREAT choice in many cases and great product. Even flying the Airlines A320 in Business Class with lie flat beds installed, perfect choice for points redemption if the connection is good.
Great value can be had from Virgin miles! 😉
I am still having problem signing up! " Please try again" for 3 Days. I decided to go with Riyadh Air (50% Off right now).
@lucky, are Saudia AlFursan Mile purchases coded as airline purchases? That might tip the scale for me to purchase and try their first class between the Middle East and North America or Europe.
Is it just me or does the final page add 15% VAT?
Shouldn't be adding VAT for profiles outside of Saudi Arabia.
Strange
Yes. I am going to buy miles, and it is about 3450 USD for 195000 miles due to that tax which is annoying.
Any idea how much fees typically are. Want to buy some miles as business class is readily available most of the time. Looking at JED-JFK but can’t see fees unless I have enough miles.
Seats.aero shows you the fees.
For J flights not always worth it given pretty decent cash rates
I bought miles and tried booking first class flights but it keeps going to on hold and cancelling after a few days. My bank says the charge is approved. I called them to book by phone but at the very end aftee taking all my info down the agent said there was a system
error. Ive sent messages on the website and used the app to chat but no one can help. Has anyone been able to actually book a flight in first class with miles? I get a booking reference number but cant get this thing ticketed
I bought miles and tried booking first class flights but it keeps going to on hold and cancelling after a few days. My bank says the charge is approved. I called them to book by phone but at the very end aftee taking all my info down the agent said there was a system
error. Ive sent messages on the website and used the app to chat but no one can help. Has anyone been able to actually book a flight in first class with miles? I get a booking reference number but cant get this thing ticketed