Riyadh Air Unveils Unmatched Global Guest Experience

“Setting New Levels of Comfort and Entertainment for Airline Guests”

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — 19 April 2025 — Riyadh Air, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s innovative new airline, set to take flight later in 2025, is redefining aviation travel with the unveiling of its stunning cabin interiors.

The 'no legacy' carrier, recognized as the globe’s premier digitally native airline, has unveiled its initial cabin designs that merge opulence and coziness to provide an unparalleled and revolutionary high-end travel experience. Advanced tech incorporated within sophisticated aesthetics aims to establish a fresh benchmark for comfort, ease, and fashion. Utilizing hues and materials inspired by Saudi culture along with meticulous craftsmanship paired with distinctive technologies and exceptional features ensures air travel becomes delightful across all classes, from economy to business elite.

Riyadh Air has taken an industry-leading approach to the quality and comfort levels of its seating and the new interiors will ensure a consistent product throughout its Boeing 787 fleet, providing reassurance to guests. As an airline with no legacy and the largest industry start-up in a generation, Riyadh Air is gaining a reputation as a digital native, revolutionizing

the guest journey from booking to onboard and will launch Version 3.0 of its digital journey in the coming months as it moves closer to a ready to sell date.

Tony Douglas, the CEO of Riyadh Air “Riyadh Air has consistently pledged to provide an exceptional global experience for our customers, and the reveal of our cabin interiors turns this vision into a tangible reality. Each element within these new cabins—ranging from their design and configuration down to specific fixtures—are meticulously designed with one aim in mind: ensuring passengers enjoy maximum comfort and enjoyment during their journeys. Whether you’re sitting back in our ergonomically refined, premium seat upholstery or indulging in state-of-the-art onboard entertainment options, each component of the cabins is selected specifically to offer a serene atmosphere of opulence.”

Cabin Layouts in Detail:

Riyadh Air’s Boeing 787-9 planes will be set up to hold 290 passengers.

The BusinessElite section includes 4 seats arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration with fully flat-beds utilizing the Bespoke/PurposeBuilt Safran Unity seat, each measuring 78 inches long and 22.5 inches wide. These seats also feature 52-inch high partitions and sliding privacy doors as well as adjustable privacy dividers for middle-center seats. The Business class offers 24 seats configured similarly at 1-2-1 with full-flat beds; these measure 78 inches in length and 22.5 inches in width, equipped with similar features including tall partition walls and private door options. PremiumEconomy consists of 39 seats laid out in a 2-3-2 formation offering a generous legroom space of 38 inches and a seating breadth of 19.2 inches. For economy travelers, there will be 223 seats set up in a 3-3-3 arrangement providing a comfortable distance of 31 inches from one row to another alongside individual spaces spanning 17.2 inches across.

The cabins include some of the biggest touchscreen displays in aviation, equipped with 4K OLED tech. This includes 32-inch screens in BusinessElite, 22-inch ones in BusinessClass, 15.6-inch displays in PremiumEconomy, and 13.3-inch screens in Economy.

In addition, BusinessElite comes equipped with a double bed positioned between the central front seats. Both BusinessElite and Business class seating offer air conditioning along with two USB-C ports and one USB-A port for device charging. Passengers inPremiumEconomycan enjoy private wing dividers for enhanced seclusion, more storage space within their seats, an adaptable and extendable side table design, improved reclining comfort featuring a footrest, and fourUSB-Ccharging outlets. All cabin classes share a distinct canopy-inspired design that mirrors the sophistication found in classic Arabian tent structures. For those seated inEconomyclass, they will benefit from six-directional adjustability fortheirheadrestsandtwoUSB-Chargingpointsfortheirelectronicdevices.

Cabins in Detail:

The design approach merges smart planning, ergonomic comfort, and meticulous touches. The choice of materials, selective lighting, and harmonious color scheme combine to craft an interior space that exudes natural warmth and undeniable opulence.

Detailed refinements narrate a more intricate tale. Premium cabins feature accents like Mocha Gold and veined stone, which create a delicate yet sophisticated contrast with deep purple elements. The carefully selected color scheme includes dark indigo, mocha, shimmering hues, skyline blue, sunset peach, and lavender, all working together to convey an opulent elegance. This harmonious blend weaves the essence of Riyadh’s urban landscape into a contemporary interpretation of luxurious comfort evident in each cabin.

The lighting synchronizes seamlessly with your travel, gently adjusting to enhance your innate cycle and upgrade each instant. Featuring sophisticated materials along with subtle shifts in hue across the design, both coziness and fashion become integral aspects of the experience.

Onboard High-Speed Wi-Fi:

As an inherently digital airline, Riyadh Air loyalty program participants can benefit from Viasat’s smooth, complimentary inflight streaming services, including social media access, internet surfing, and gaming throughout their flight, which spans from boarding gate to destination gate where allowed. Passengers enrolling in the airline’s rewards system will be granted free Wi-Fi usage. Additionally, Viasat’s satellite coverage will facilitate live television broadcasts directly onto the plane’s seat-back displays, offering passengers a selection of news and sports channels for entertainment purposes.

Unique Audio Offering:

Riyadh Air is delighted to unveil an innovative partnership with Devialet, the premium French pioneer revolutionizing audio experiences. This alliance will introduce Devialet’s renowned acoustics right within the headrests of their BusinessElite and Business cabins, offering passengers an unparalleled, crystal-clear auditory experience sans headphones.

The carrier will become the inaugural airline to introduce Panasonic Avionics' comprehensive in-flight entertainment (IFE) interactive design and publishing platform known as Modular Interactive (MI). This robust tool enables swift adaptation to evolving passenger preferences by offering an efficient method for implementing seasonal changes and promotional content.

As part of its comprehensive plan to establish itself as a premier international carrier, Riyadh Air is now revealing the designs for its cabin interiors. This move aims at positioning Saudi Arabia prominently within the global aviation sector through unmatched levels of excellence and passenger attention. Equipped with state-of-the-art planes, top-tier services, and an unparalleled travel experience, Riyadh Air is well-prepared to leave its imprint on the worldwide air transport scene. After securing their Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and acquiring their initial operational backup plane, they will be disclosing their route map and inaugural departure schedule over the next few months.

Seat Specification:

Business Elite – 4 seats

Row 1 Seat Model Safran Unity Elite

Configuration 1-2-1

Width 22.5”

Pitch 45”

Bed Length 78”

IFE Monitor 32” 4K OLED screen

Privacy 52” Walls

Charging AC power with 1 USB-A port and 2 USB-C ports

Business – 24 seats arranged in seven rows

Seat Model Safran Unity

Configuration 1-2-1

Width 22.5”

Pitch 45”

Bed Length 78”

IFE Monitor 22” 4K OLED screen

Privacy 52” Walls

Charging Heating Element With 1x USB-A Port and 2x USB-C Ports

First Class - 3G connectivity available in six rows

Seat Model Recaro PL3530

Configuration 2-3-2

Width 19.2”

Pitch 38”

IFE Monitor 15.6” 4K OLED screen

Charging 4x USB-C

Economy - 223 seats arranged in twenty-six rows

Seat Model Recaro R3

Configuration 3-3-3

Width 17.2”

Pitch 31”

IFE Monitor 13.4” 4K OLED screen

Charging 2x USB-C

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