Riyadh Air reveals cabin designs
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Riyadh Air interior (Pic: Priestmann Goode)
Saudi Arabia-based start-up Riyadh Air has demonstrated its new interiors.
The cabins have been designed by consultancy PriestmannGoode and feature Safran seats in Business Elite and Business Class, with Recaro selected for Economy and Premium Economy seats.
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 some of the largest touchscreens in the air all featuring Panasonic Astrova 4K OLED technology, including 32” monitors in Business Elite, 22” in Business Class, 15.6” in Premium Economy, and 13.3” 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 points. Premium Economy guests can look forward to privacy head wings, increased seat storage, and 4 USB-C charging points, while the signature theme of all cabins is a canopy twist designed to evokes the elegance of traditional Arabic tents. Economy will have 6-way adjustable headrests and 2 USB-C charging points.
The cabins also feature elements by a number of other cabin suppliers. Swiss firm Bucher supplied the brand panels wile Mankiewicz provided coatings. Seat covers and carpets have been provided by Botany Weaving, Muirhead and Tapis.
Other components were supplied by Schott, Amsafe, Beadlight, AMAAN, Sekisui Kydex, Isovolta, and Schroth.
Tony Douglas, Riyadh Air CEO said: “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. 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”.