{"id":91173,"date":"2025-04-19T19:48:43","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T14:18:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=91173"},"modified":"2025-12-25T21:04:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T15:34:31","slug":"riyadh-air-to-offer-new-flat-bed-business-class-on-787s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/19\/riyadh-air-to-offer-new-flat-bed-business-class-on-787s\/","title":{"rendered":"Riyadh Air to Offer New Flat-Bed Business Class on 787s"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>RIYADH-<\/strong> Saudi Arabia&#8217;s newest carrier, <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/tag\/riyadh-air\/\">Riyadh Air (RX)<\/a>, set to launch in 2025, has unveiled its innovative cabin interiors for its <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=787\">Boeing 787-9<\/a> fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The airline, positioned as the world&#8217;s first digital-native carrier, will feature Safran Unity seats in Business Elite and Business class configured in a 1-2-1 layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/rwgxb19v-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Riyadh Air to Offer New Flat-Bed Business Class on 787s\" class=\"wp-image-91187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/rwgxb19v-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/rwgxb19v-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/rwgxb19v-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/rwgxb19v-50x28.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/rwgxb19v-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/rwgxb19v-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/rwgxb19v.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Riyadh Air<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-riyadh-air-world-class-cabin\">Riyadh Air World-Class Cabin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The aircraft will accommodate 290 passengers across three cabins, including 4 Business Elite seats, 24 Business class seats, 39 Premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 configuration, and 223 Economy seats arranged in a 3-3-3 layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All cabins will feature large 4K OLED entertainment screens, with Business Elite boasting 32-inch screens \u2013 the largest in any business class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Riyadh Air&#8217;s cabin design philosophy blends intelligent design with ergonomic comfort and thoughtful details. The interiors feature a distinctive color palette including dark indigo, mocha, skyline blue, sunset peach, and lavender tones that reflect Saudi heritage while delivering a modern luxury experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The premium cabins showcase Mocha Gold and veined stone accents that offer elegant contrast to rich purple textures. Business Elite and Business class seats feature 78-inch fully flat beds with 22.5-inch width, 52-inch-high privacy walls, and sliding doors. The center front seats in Business Elite can even be converted into a double bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Presenting the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RiyadhAir?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RiyadhAir<\/a> cabin interior\ud83d\udcba<br><br>Where the art of design, functionality, and comfort craft a journey as inspiring as your destination\u2708\ufe0f<br><br>Discover our cabin classes in detail: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SnYwKgmoJU\">https:\/\/t.co\/SnYwKgmoJU<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jskAHfcve7\">pic.twitter.com\/jskAHfcve7<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Riyadh Air (@RiyadhAir) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RiyadhAir\/status\/1913574393847890179?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 19, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALSO READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/29\/riyadh-air-launch-can-be-delayed-by-q4-2025\/\">Riyadh Air Launch Can Be Delayed by Q4 2025 | Exclusive<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7x9mm5m3-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Riyadh Air Premium Economy\" class=\"wp-image-91182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7x9mm5m3-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7x9mm5m3-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7x9mm5m3-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7x9mm5m3-50x28.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7x9mm5m3-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7x9mm5m3-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7x9mm5m3.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Riyadh Air<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-industry-leading-technology-integration\">Industry-Leading Technology Integration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As a digital-native airline, Riyadh Air is incorporating cutting-edge technology throughout the passenger experience. All loyalty program members will enjoy free high-speed Viasat Wi-Fi available from gate to gate (where permitted), enabling seamless streaming, web browsing, and gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The entertainment systems feature some of the largest touchscreens in the industry, with 4K OLED technology across all cabins. Business Elite and Business classes will feature a groundbreaking audio collaboration with French innovator Devialet, embedding high-fidelity speakers directly into seat headrests, eliminating the need for headphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kotmtsvr-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Riyadh Air Economy Seats\" class=\"wp-image-91186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kotmtsvr-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kotmtsvr-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kotmtsvr-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kotmtsvr-50x28.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kotmtsvr-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kotmtsvr-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kotmtsvr.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Riyadh Air<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Business Elite and Business seats utilize the Safran Unity seat model with identical specifications: 22.5-inch width, 45-inch pitch, and 78-inch bed length. Each seat comes equipped with A\/C power outlets and multiple USB charging ports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Premium Economy features Recaro PL3530 seats with 19.2-inch width and a generous 38-inch pitch, while Economy offers Recaro R3 seats with 17.2-inch width and 31-inch pitch. Every seat throughout the aircraft includes USB-C charging capabilities to keep passengers connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/xs1myvdk.webp\" alt=\"Riyadh Air Economy Seats\" class=\"wp-image-91188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/xs1myvdk.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/xs1myvdk-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/xs1myvdk-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/xs1myvdk-50x28.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/xs1myvdk-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/xs1myvdk-450x253.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Riyadh Air<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-summary\">Summary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Riyadh Air Boeing 787-9 Cabin Specifications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Cabin Class<\/th><th>Seats<\/th><th>Configuration<\/th><th>Seat Model<\/th><th>Width<\/th><th>Pitch<\/th><th>Bed Length<\/th><th>IFE Screen<\/th><th>Privacy Features<\/th><th>Charging Options<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Business Elite<\/strong><\/td><td>4<\/td><td>1-2-1<\/td><td>Safran Unity Elite<\/td><td>22.5&#8243;<\/td><td>45&#8243;<\/td><td>78&#8243;<\/td><td>32&#8243; 4K OLED<\/td><td>52&#8243; Walls, Sliding Doors<\/td><td>A\/C Power, 1\u00d7 USB-A, 2\u00d7 USB-C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Business<\/strong><\/td><td>24<\/td><td>1-2-1<\/td><td>Safran Unity<\/td><td>22.5&#8243;<\/td><td>45&#8243;<\/td><td>78&#8243;<\/td><td>22&#8243; 4K OLED<\/td><td>52&#8243; Walls, Sliding Doors<\/td><td>A\/C Power, 1\u00d7 USB-A, 2\u00d7 USB-C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Premium Economy<\/strong><\/td><td>39<\/td><td>2-3-2<\/td><td>Recaro PL3530<\/td><td>19.2&#8243;<\/td><td>38&#8243;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>15.6&#8243; 4K OLED<\/td><td>Privacy Head Wings<\/td><td>4\u00d7 USB-C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Economy<\/strong><\/td><td>223<\/td><td>3-3-3<\/td><td>Recaro R3<\/td><td>17.2&#8243;<\/td><td>31&#8243;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>13.4&#8243; 4K OLED<\/td><td>6-way Adjustable Headrests<\/td><td>2\u00d7 USB-C<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Total Capacity:<\/strong> 290 passengers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/idlz32fm-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/idlz32fm-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/idlz32fm-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/idlz32fm-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/idlz32fm-50x28.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/idlz32fm-1600x900.webp 1600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/idlz32fm-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/idlz32fm-2048x1152.webp 2048w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/idlz32fm-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/idlz32fm-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/idlz32fm-1200x675.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Riyadh Air<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free high-speed Wi-Fi for loyalty program members<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Devialet integrated headrest speakers in Business and Business Elite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double bed capability in Business Elite center front seats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distinctive canopy twist design across all cabins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consistent product throughout the Boeing 787 fleet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned with us. 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