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<\/strong>Riyadh Air\u2019s snazzy Arabian tent canopy inspired <\/strong>business class cabins<\/a><\/strong> are making the <\/strong>rounds in the<\/strong> international press<\/strong>, with Bloomberg<\/a> comparing the cabin\u2019s upscale design with the sky\u2019s luxury leaders Emirates and Qatar Airways. The airline\u2019s Boeing 787s will feature a three-class layout \u2014 business, premium economy, and economy \u2014 with around 10% of the 290 seats allocated to business class.<\/p>\n

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Bloomberg highlighted Riyadh Air\u2019s privacy edge and what sets it apart from Gulf peers. <\/strong>While matching competitors in spaciousness, the airline cabins stand out with sliding doors (privacy panels) to offer a more secluded travel experience, in addition to lie-flat seats, mood lighting, large entertainment screens, and high-speed Wi-Fi. <\/p>\n

Sober flying: <\/strong>In line with Saudi regulations, the airline will not serve alcohol onboard \u2014 setting it apart from carriers like Emirates. Details on amenity kits and dining options have yet to be revealed.<\/p>\n

The carrier\u2019s prioritization of a premium business class over first class also got <\/strong>Bloomberg\u2019s <\/strong>attention<\/strong>, alluding to a similar approach from carriers like Qatar Airways, which have positioned business class as a compelling alternative to first class. Riyadh Air plans to introduce a first-class cabin on a yet-to-be-aquired larger aircraft.<\/p>\n

REMEMBER- <\/strong>The PIF-backed carrier recently received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the General Authority of Civil Aviation (Gaca) earlier this month<\/a>. However, the airline had to push back its launch to 3Q 2025<\/a> planned for earlier this year, after facing delays in Boeing aircraft deliveries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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