Saudi-born airline, Riyadh Air, is sprinting down the runway with a slick new fleet and interiors that scream “five-star hotel, but in the sky.” With their first flights expected later this year, Riyadh Air has dropped a juicy preview of its cabin interiors, not just seats and screens. It’s a mood. Riyadh Air wants to flip the script, roll out the purple carpet, and make even Business Elite feel like a penthouse at 30,000 feet. Let’s break down the posh parts, shall we?
Riyadh Air’s Swanky Sky Suites Are Here And They’re Flying Fancy
You know how first class used to be the golden child? Riyadh Air just upgraded that idea and gave it a personal sliding door. There are 4 seats in Business Elite cabins. Expect each one to have a fully flat 78-inch bed. The privacy doors are high enough to hide from awkward aisle strollers. Oh, and the front-centre seats turn into a double bed. Couple goals? Absolutely.
Regular Business Class isn’t left behind either. The same 1-2-1 layout with all the bells and Safran Unity-designed whistles. Expect 52-inch walls, adjustable dividers, and enough charging ports (2 USB-C, 1 USB-A) to light up a tech convention.
But let’s not forget Premium Economy. With plush recliners, privacy head wings (posh neck pillows, basically), expanded tray tables, and four charging ports per seat, you’ll feel rich without actually being rich. Smart move, Riyadh Air.
Economy still gets the love too—six-way adjustable headrests, 2 USB-C points, and a surprising 13.3-inch 4K OLED screen. That’s bigger than some hotel TVs. Not joking.
Looks So Stylish That Could Land A Vogue Cover
Design-wise, this airline said goodbye to bland. Riyadh Air’s cabins drip with Saudi elegance, mocha gold trims and rich purples straight from a desert sunset. Each cabin flows with calming colours like lavender, indigo, peach, sky blue and stone-veined textures. It’s heritage meets haute couture.
The lighting even adjusts mid-flight to match your natural body rhythm which means less jet lag, more beauty sleep.
They didn’t stop at aesthetics. Riyadh Air also teamed up with Devialet (aka audio royalty) to directly build high-end sound tech into Business Class headrests. No more tangled headphones or tinny tunes. It’s like having a private concert in your seat.
Stream, Scroll, Slay, Even At 35,000 Feet
Now, for the digital goodies. Riyadh Air offers free Wi-Fi to all loyalty members, thanks to Viasat’s fast-as-lightning connection. You can binge, browse, game, or Zoom from gate to gate (where laws allow). Seatback Live TV means you won’t miss the match either.
The cherry on top? A clever collaboration with Panasonic’s Modular Interactive system. This tool lets the airline switch up content on the fly—seasonal updates, promo drops, and entertainment tailored to trends. Basically, your in-flight screen will never be boring again.
The first routes and take-off dates are still under wraps, but one thing’s clear: when Riyadh Air finally flies, it won’t just be taking off. It’ll be taking over.
Cover Image Courtesy: Riyadh Air/X
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