Lebanon · Founded mid-20th century
SkyTeamMiddle East Airlines Business Class
Middle East Airlines (MEA) is Lebanon's flag carrier and a SkyTeam member. Cedar Class offers a warm Lebanese experience with gourmet Levantine cuisine and direct service from major hubs.
- From
- $2,080
- Max savings
- 57%
- Rating
- 4.2★*
- Fleet
- 2 types
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Quick answers
At a glance
What is Middle East Airlines business class?
MEA Cedar Class — Lie-flat angled (A330). Seat width 20.5 inches, length 76 inches.
How much can I save on Middle East Airlines?
Consolidator fares from $2,080 — about 57% below published retail. You earn full Cedar Miles miles.
Which lounges does Middle East Airlines use?
Cedar Lounge (BEY). Worldwide: SkyTeam partner lounges worldwide.
The Airline
About Middle East Airlines
A comprehensive look at Middle East Airlines's premium cabins, service philosophy, route network, and what makes them worth flying.
Airline overview
Middle East Airlines (MEA) is Lebanon's flag carrier and a SkyTeam member. Cedar Class offers a warm Lebanese experience with gourmet Levantine cuisine and direct service from major hubs.
The business class experience
MEA Cedar Class features Lie-flat angled (A330). Seat width is 20.5 inches and fully extended bed length is 76 inches — comfortable for passengers up to about 6'3" (190cm) to sleep fully flat. The seat layout on Middle East Airlines's long-haul widebody aircraft typically offers direct aisle access for every business class passenger, so you never have to climb over a seatmate.
In-flight entertainment is delivered via 15-inch touchscreen. Dining on Middle East Airlines: Lebanese gourmet cuisine, premium wines. Baggage allowance in business class: 2 × 32kg checked. All flights include amenity kits, premium bedding, and priority boarding/baggage handling.
Lounges and ground experience
At the home hub: Cedar Lounge (BEY). At other airports worldwide: SkyTeam partner lounges worldwide. Lounge access is included with your business class ticket — you show your boarding pass at the lounge entrance and receive food, drinks, WiFi, and dedicated workspaces until boarding time.
On the ground at departure, Middle East Airlines business class passengers get dedicated check-in counters, fast-track security lanes where available, and priority boarding. At arrival, baggage is tagged with priority labels and comes out first — typically saving 15-30 minutes versus economy on heavily-loaded flights.
What travelers say
“Authentic Lebanese hospitality and outstanding food. SkyTeam membership means good lounge access. Solid value for Beirut and Levant travel.”
— BookMyBusinessClass editorial review
Booking Middle East Airlines with consolidator fares
Our consolidator contract with Middle East Airlines gives us access to net fares significantly below published retail — typically 57% savings on business class bookings. These are standard Middle East Airlines tickets with full frequent flyer mile earning in Cedar Miles, complete lounge access, standard cancellation rules, and priority handling on both ends of the trip. The only difference is the price.
When you request a quote, we search all available Middle East Airlines dates and routes for your trip, compare against other carriers that serve the same route, and send you the best option within 15 minutes. No membership required, any service fees disclosed upfront, and you book directly with Middle East Airlines under your name — we're just the consolidator agency that unlocks wholesale pricing through our host consolidator network.
Cabin Details
Inside Middle East Airlines business class
Every detail that matters — seat, service, lounge, luggage and miles.
- Cabin name
- MEA Cedar Class
- Seat type
- Lie-flat angled (A330)
- Seat width
- 20.5 inches
- Seat length
- 76 inches
- In-flight entertainment
- 15-inch touchscreen
- Dining
- Lebanese gourmet cuisine, premium wines
- Baggage allowance
- 2 × 32kg checked
- Miles program
- Cedar Miles
Home lounge
Cedar Lounge (BEY)
Lounges at other airports
SkyTeam partner lounges worldwide
Aircraft types
“Authentic Lebanese hospitality and outstanding food. SkyTeam membership means good lounge access. Solid value for Beirut and Levant travel.”
Top Routes
Popular Middle East Airlines business class routes
The most-booked Middle East Airlines premium routes through our consolidator contracts.
- New York → BeirutMiddle East Airlines Class$2,080from
- Paris → BeirutMiddle East Airlines Class$1,650from
- London → BeirutMiddle East Airlines Class$1,700from
- Frankfurt → BeirutMiddle East Airlines Class$1,750from
Fleet
Middle East Airlines aircraft we book
Middle East Airlines mea cedar class on each aircraft type — cabin product, seat configuration, and route examples.
- Airbus A330-200Airbus
Shorter A330 variant — primarily medium-haul. Premium cabins are typically smaller (16-30 Business seats). Cabin pressurization same older generation as A330-300.
- Airbus A321neo XLRAirbus
Extra-long-range A321neo — the longest-range narrowbody in commercial service. JetBlue Mint Studio on A321XLR is one of the most refined narrowbody Business products; Iberia and Aer Lingus operate.
See the full Middle East Airlines fleet index for cabin-by-aircraft details.
Reference Data
Middle East Airlines carrier reference
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA airline code | ME |
| ICAO airline code | MEA |
| Canonical name | Middle East Airlines - Air Liban (Wikidata) |
| Country | Lebanon |
| Founded | 1945 |
| Alliance | SkyTeam |
| Hub airports | — |
| Source for canonical fields | Wikidata (CC0) · Q859510 cross-referenced with our editorial catalog |
Canonical airline metadata cross-referenced with Wikidata (CC0). When fields disagree, our editorial catalog is the source of truth for cabin specs, fare data, and ratings; Wikidata is the source of truth for ICAO codes, founding year, and country attribution.
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