Saudia unveils nextgen seats for Airbus deliveries

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has unveiled various models of the latest next-generation aircraft seats in both business and economy classes which will be included in the airline’s upcoming new Airbus A321XLR aircraft deliveries.

During the recent two-day event held at the Saudia Club at the airline’s headquarters in Jeddah, guests from the AlFursan loyalty program along with media representatives, were invited to experience and share their views and votes for their preferred models. The votes will be grouped with the decision of stakeholders which will eventually be taken into consideration for choosing the final seat on the new aircraft.

During the seat selection event, the Director General of Saudi Arabian Airlines, Ibrahim Al-Omar, engaged with a number of guests at the event and heard their input and comments with regards to current onboard products and services.

The seat manufacturers featured in the event included Thompson Aero Seating, Safran Seats, Stelia, Collins Aerospace, Geven, Haeco, and Recaro.

The models presented include a new business-class suite featuring a180 degrees fully-flatbed seat with sliding doors. Some of the presented suites also include a 24-inch HD screen.

The spacious economy class seats come fully equipped with the latest amenities, together with storage areas and13-inch seat-back entertainment screens.

Captain Ibrahim S Koshy, CEO of Saudia, stated that the main goal of providing high-quality products is to provide comfort and industry-leading ergonomic features.

Koshy indicated that the first of Saudi Arabian Airlines’ Airbus A321XLR aircraft is expected to arrive in 2024. Saudia has ordered a total of 15 Airbus A321XLR, which will serve regional, European, and Asian routes.

Captain Koshy further asserted that the company is forging ahead with several customer-focused development initiatives based on extensive studies that aim to improve guest experience, diversify product offerings, and introduce state-of-the-art technologies.