NEWS: Riyadh Air Unveils New Interiors & Virgins LAX Clubhouse Joins Priority Pass

Let’s get this out of the way first, Riyadh Air is dry. As in, no alcohol onboard at all (for now). That’s going to be a sticking point for some, especially in premium cabins where a glass of Champagne is practically part of the boarding ritual. Regardless, Riyadh Air is betting it can win you over without it. There has been a growing feeling that Saudi Arabia will allow alcohol sales in hotels in the near future and we suspect that the airline will move with this change too. Set to launch in late 2025, the Saudi start-up has just revealed its cabin interiors, and they do look pretty impressive. Think luxury materials, calming colours, huge 4K screens (32” in Business Elite), and top-notch tech, all wrapped in a design that blends modern minimalism with subtle Saudi touches. Business Elite looks to basically be first class in disguise, sliding doors, 52” privacy walls, companion benches, and Devialet speakers built into the headrests so you can ditch the headphones. There are only four of these suites on each plane, and they even convert to a double bed in the middle pair. Riyadh Air’s Business Elite suite Business Class has the same
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