Riyadh Air, the Kingdom’s new nationwide airline, celebrated its first industrial (maiden) flight with its model new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which arrived in Riyadh from Boeing simply 5 days earlier, on June 5.
The each day service, flight RX401, departed from Riyadh’s King Khalid Worldwide Airport (RUH) to London Heathrow (LHR), marking a significant milestone within the airline’s evolution and ushering in a brand new period of journey and connectivity for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air, stated: “That is the start of the world’s latest airline and the celebration of one other main milestone in Riyadh Air’s evolution right into a world-class international airline. The departure of our first industrial flight on our model new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – simply 5 days after arriving in Riyadh – is the fruits of the great dedication of our group and our companions. This each day service not solely delivers a brand new normal of luxurious and visitor consolation, but in addition brings important new connectivity for passengers touring from Nice Britain to main locations all over the world.”
Riyadh Air has been working each day flights between Riyadh and London Heathrow since October 2025 underneath its ‘Pathway to Good’ operational readiness programme. This intensive section ensured that every one methods have been absolutely optimized forward of at present’s first industrial flight on the newly delivered Dreamliner, which affords the whole Riyadh Air signature visitor expertise.
Riyadh Air’s first two 787 Dreamliners arrived in Riyadh on June 5, adopted by a 3rd on June 7 – with the supply schedule of extra plane persevering with to assist the airline obtain its objective of connecting the Kingdom to 100 locations by 2030.
Douglas added: “With our plane deliveries progressing at such an accelerated tempo, we’re thrilled to have been in a position to deliver ahead this primary London flight on the brand new plane from the unique schedule of July 1. We’re proud to ship a brand new normal of excellence, welcoming company to expertise our signature Saudi hospitality and pioneering digital-first expertise, as we stay firmly on observe to attach Riyadh to greater than 100 international locations by 2030.”
Commenting on the event, Heathrow Chief Buyer Officer Ross Baker stated: “Because the world’s most related airport, growing passenger alternative and strengthening our international attain is on the coronary heart of what we do at Heathrow. Welcoming Riyadh Air’s first industrial flight is a milestone for us and we’re happy that they’ve chosen the UK hub, with our aligned imaginative and prescient of delivering world-class service, because the place to launch this route. Our partnership collectively will allow larger entry not solely to Center East, but in addition to locations all through the world, Asia and past.”
The Riyadh-London route is operated each day based on the next schedule:
Every day flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Riyadh with RX402: (all occasions native)
• Departure LHR at 09:35
• Arrival RUH at 6:05 PM
Every day flights from Riyadh (RUH) to London Heathrow (LHR) with RX401: (all occasions native)
• Departure RUH at 02:35
• Arrival LHR at 07:30
Ticket purchases for the each day path to London may be made by way of the Riyadh Air app, the Riyadh Air web site at riyadhair.com, or by way of most popular journey suppliers and platforms. Friends are additionally invited to change into ‘Founding Members’ of the airline’s loyalty programme, Ambiance, guaranteeing them a Finest Provide Assure and free Wi-Fi, whereas incomes rewards from their very first flight.
Premium consolation and elegance
Riyadh Air’s new 787-9 Dreamliners provide a four-class configuration – Enterprise Elite, Enterprise, Premium Economic system and Economic system – every designed to supply distinctive consolation and superior expertise. For a really personalised audio expertise, this contains Bluetooth audio connectivity and conventional bodily audio jacks out there at each seat, in all lessons. Enterprise Elite and Enterprise share a completely flat-bed 1-2-1 format, with AC Energy USB-C and USB-A charging and immersive Hello-Fi sound straight into the headrests. Premium Economic system’s 2-3-2 format options privateness headrest wings, further storage, expandable surfaces, 4 USB-C charging factors, whereas Economic system affords 6-way adjustable headrests and two USB-C charging factors in a 3-3-3 configuration. In all lessons, seats are ergonomically crafted with delicate foam and high-quality materials for deep, restorative consolation.
The world’s most fashionable in-flight leisure expertise
Friends on board Riyadh Air’s Dreamliners will expertise one of many world’s most fashionable in-flight leisure (IFE) methods, with a wealthy choice of greater than 500 movies and 600 TV sequence from companions together with Shahid, Disney+, HBO Max and Warner Bros., complemented by 1,000 audio albums and playlists, by means of Panasonic Avionics’ progressive Astrova IFE system, which delivers groundbreaking expertise together with Cell-first connectivity and cinema-quality visuals, wi-fi Bluetooth® listening and USB-C charging.
Typical hospitality on board
Riyadh Air company will even get pleasure from restorative Saudi-made Kayanee merchandise, with tailored Disney amenity units for youthful vacationers, one of the best in-flight eating expertise, luxurious John Horsfall bedding and a tailored wellness journey that touches all 5 senses to make sure a peaceable flight. Friends touring in Enterprise Elite and Enterprise obtain unique Kayanee loungewear, whereas Premium Economic system company are handled to a Kayanee loungewear high, guaranteeing each visitor feels refreshed and comfy.
Ambiance: for a technology on the transfer
Friends can unlock unique advantages by becoming a member of Riyadh Air’s loyalty program, Ambiance. The identify Ambiance is derived from the Arabic phrase for ‘Ambassador’ and the English phrase ‘environment’, which embodies the beneficiant spirit of Saudi Arabia whereas fostering a worldwide group. It affords a Finest Provide Assure, together with a spread of distinctive advantages resembling a ‘no factors expiration coverage’, the flexibility for members to share tier factors with family and friends, and free onboard Wi-Fi for seamless connectivity.
This system stands out for its mix of group engagement with gamified experiences, with challenges and leaderboards, and is designed as a complete digital way of life ecosystem that delivers worth to a brand new technology of vacationers, each within the air and on the bottom, by means of unique partnerships and occasions. Early Ambiance members be part of an elite membership of ‘The Founders’, who will obtain precedence bookings on new routes, amongst different advantages.