Report by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA Image : Web Screenshot
Riyadh Air has announced the launch of five new routes from Riyadh to Jeddah, Dubai, Cairo, Madrid, and Manchester.
Furthermore, due to accelerated deliveries of Boeing 787-9 aircraft, the London Heathrow route, originally scheduled to open on 1 July 2026, has been brought forward to 10 June 2026, and tickets are on sale.
Currently, Riyadh Air has ordered 72 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, 50 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, and 60 Airbus A321neo aircraft.
On 5 June 2026, the first two Boeing 787-9s of Riyadh Air received a grand welcome upon arrival, with the Saudi "Saudi Eagles" aerobatic team providing escort. The third Boeing 787-9 also arrived in Riyadh on 7 June 2026.
Riyadh Air's new Boeing 787-9 aircraft features a four-class configuration: Business Elite, Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy Class.
Business Elite and Business Class feature a 1-2-1 fully lie-flat seating arrangement, equipped with AC power outlets (USB-C and USB-A) and immersive high-fidelity audio delivered directly to the headrests.
Premium Economy has a 2-3-2 configuration, featuring privacy headrest wings, additional storage space, and four USB-C charging ports; Economy Class has a 3-3-3 configuration, offering six-way adjustable headrests and two USB-C charging ports.
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