Riyadh Air Is Now Flying. Meet the Gulf's Fourth Super-Connector.

Saudi Arabia's sovereign-wealth-backed startup put a deep-violet 787-9 in the air this month, with Safran "Business Elite" suites up front and an order book topping 120 jets. A look at the product, the routes, and how it stacks up against Emirates, Qatar, and Etihad.

June 27, 2026 · 7 min read