By ESTHER MARSHALL

Published: 16:03 BST, 22 April 2025 | Updated: 16:03 BST, 22 April 2025

A new airline has revealed its luxurious business class which is set to deliver a ‘world-class experience’ for passengers. 

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new airline, is due to take off on its maiden flight later this year. 

The airline’s 787 Business Class will have 28 seats in total, four of which will be Business Elite class. 

Business class has ‘flat-bed layout’ seats in a 1-2-1  formation and each will have a sliding privacy door. 

The airline’s CEO Tony Douglas has described its business offering as the Mercedes Maybach of aviation business class. 

Speaking to Executive Traveller, he said that just as the Maybach car is ‘finished to a different level’ than other Mercedes vehicles despite having the same ‘chassis’, Riyadh Air will bring a ‘next level of refinement to the air’.

Passengers in the airline’s luxurious business elite seats will enjoy use of a 32 inch screen, the ‘world’s largest’ in business class. 

All business class passengers will receive a mattress, duvet and a pair of pyjamas in their bedding kit. 

Business class has 'flat-bed layout' seats in a 1-2-1 formation and each will have a sliding privacy door.

Business class has ‘flat-bed layout’ seats in a 1-2-1 formation and each will have a sliding privacy door.

The seats have been 'ergonomically crafted with plush foam, premium home-inspired fabrics and tufted stitching' designed for 'deep, restorative comfort'

The seats have been ‘ergonomically crafted with plush foam, premium home-inspired fabrics and tufted stitching’ designed for ‘deep, restorative comfort’

And within each of the seat's headrests are a pair of speakers, designed by French company, Devialet

And within each of the seat’s headrests are a pair of speakers, designed by French company, Devialet

The seats have been ‘ergonomically crafted with plush foam, premium home-inspired fabrics and tufted stitching’ designed for ‘deep, restorative comfort’.

And within each of the seat’s headrests are a pair of speakers, designed by French company, Devialet. Passengers in business class will be able to watch movies and listen to music without wearing headphones or disturbing their neighbour.

Premium economy will have 39 seats in a 2-3-2 formation while there will be 223 seats in economy in a 3-3-3 formation.  

The airline will offer free high-speed WIFI in all its cabins which passengers can access as long as they’re signed up to Riyadh Air’s loyalty programme. 

Douglas adds: ‘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.’  

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