
Summary:
- Saudia has unveiled a new Premium Economy Class seat as part of its ongoing fleet modernisation and cabin refurbishment programme under the ‘New Saudia Experience’ initiative.
- The new cabin will offer passengers enhanced comfort, space and privacy, featuring up to 43 inches of seat pitch, a 15.5-inch entertainment screen, an extendable calf rest and additional personal storage.
- The Premium Economy cabin is expected to debut aboard newly delivered Boeing 787 aircraft in 2027, before being introduced across selected Airbus A330, Boeing 777 and Boeing 787 aircraft through a phased retrofit programme.
Saudia has unveiled a new Premium Economy Class seat. The new cabin offering is part of the airline’s ongoing fleet modernisation and cabin refurbishment programme under the ‘New Saudia Experience’ initiative.
Positioned between Economy and Business Class, the new Premium Economy cabin will offer travellers additional comfort, space and privacy. The seat features a pitch of up to 43 inches, a 15.5-inch entertainment screen, an extendable calf rest, enhanced privacy and additional personal storage.
Passengers are expected to experience Saudia’s new Premium Economy cabin aboard newly delivered Boeing 787 aircraft in 2027. The cabin will also be introduced across selected aircraft in its existing Airbus A330, Boeing 777, and Boeing 787 fleets as part of a phased retrofit programme.
“The introduction of Premium Economy marks another step in enhancing the choices and comfort available to our guests,” said Arved von zur Muehlen, Chief Commercial Officer, Saudia. “As part of the ‘New Saudia Experience’, we continue to invest in our onboard products and services to deliver a more comfortable and seamless journey.”
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