Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new digitally-native airline, has unveiled its cabin interiors. The ‘no legacy’ carrier has revealed its first cabin layouts, which are designed to blend luxury and comfort to deliver a unique and market-changing premium experience. Innovative technology integrated into elegant designs aims to set a new standard in comfort, convenience, and style. The use of colour and materials that reflect Saudi heritage are combined with a deep attention to detail alongside unique technology and amenities.
“Riyadh Air has always promised to deliver a world-class experience for our guests and the unveiling of our cabin interiors make this ambition a reality,” said Tony Douglas, CEO, Riyadh Air. “The design, layout, and features of our new cabins are carefully crafted to ensure flights are as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. From the ergonomic and luxurious fabrics in the seats to the high-end technology used in the entertainment systems, every facet of the cabins has been chosen to deliver relaxing luxury.”
Riyadh Air’s Boeing 787-9 fleet configuration will accommodate 290 travellers:
- Business Elite (4 seats) and 24 in Business, both in a 1-2-1 fully flat-bed layout using the bespoke / purpose-built, Safran Unity seat with a length of 78 inches and a width of 22.5 inches, all featuring 52-inch-high walls and sliding privacy doors along with adjustable privacy dividers between centre seats.
- Premium Economy accommodates 39 seats in a 2-3-2 layout with a seat pitch of 38 inches and width of 19.2 inches.
- Economy will have 223 seats in a 3-3-3 layout with a 31-inch pitch and width of 17.2 inches.
The cabins feature large touchscreens all featuring 4K OLED technology, including 32-inch monitors in Business Elite, 22-inch in Business Class, 15.6-inch in Premium Economy, and 13.3-inch in Economy.
Additionally, Business Elite features a double bed in the centre front seats, while all seats in Business Elite and Business feature A/C power and two USB-C and one USB-A charging point. Premium Economy guests can look forward to privacy head wings, increased seat storage, versatile and expandable side table design, refined recliner lounge comfort with calf rest and 4 USB-C charging points, while the signature theme of all cabins is a distinctive canopy twist design that evokes traditional Arabic tents. Economy will have 6-way adjustable headrests and 2 USB-C charging points.
The design philosophy blends intelligent design, ergonomic comfort, and thoughtful details. Carefully selected materials, curated lighting, and a cohesive colour palette come together to create a cabin that feels naturally inviting and unmistakably luxurious.
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