Explore the latest Riyadh Air (RX) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026Explore the latest Riyadh Air (RX) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Riyadh Air is Saudi Arabia’s new flagship airline, based in Riyadh and launched to support the country’s wider aviation and tourism ambitions. Backed by the Public Investment Fund, it aims to connect Saudi Arabia with major cities around the world while offering a premium, modern travel experience. The airline is positioning itself as a digital-first carrier with a strong focus on design, technology, and high-end service, combining contemporary branding with Saudi hospitality. Officially starting operations in 2026 with brand new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners debuting service to London Heathrow, Riyadh Air is expected to play a major role in making Riyadh an important global transit hub.
| Cabin | Seat pitch | Seat width | Seat recline |
|---|---|---|---|
| EconomyBoeing 787-9 | 79 cm | 44 cm | 13 cm |
| BusinessBoeing 787-9 | 114 cm | 57 cm | 180° |
| Premium economyBoeing 787-9 | 97 cm | 49 cm | 18 cm |
Riyadh Air baggage allowance varies by cabin class, fare type, and route, with checked baggage included on most fares and higher fare classes offering larger allowances. Passengers may check multiple bags within their total allowance, but each individual bag must not exceed 32 kg or 300 cm total dimensions. Carry-on baggage is included and varies by cabin class, with one cabin bag plus one personal item permitted, subject to size and weight limits.
Riyadh Air Baggage rulesRiyadh Air passengers traveling with a recognized service animal may be accommodated if they provide written confirmation from the appropriate authority that the animal has been trained to assist with their disability. Passengers are encouraged to notify the airline at the time of booking, although reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate requests made later.
Flying with pets on Riyadh AirRiyadh Air defines infants as children under 2 years of age, who must travel with an accompanying passenger aged 16 years or older, with one lap infant allowed per adult. Bassinets are available on most flights (subject to availability) for infants under 6 months and up to 11 kg. Each infant is entitled to 1 cabin bag up to 5 kg, 10 kg checked baggage, and one free stroller, carrycot, or pushchair.
Riyadh Air Infants policyPassengers must complete check-in by the deadline specified in their Riyadh Air booking (Order). Failure to check in or arrive at the boarding gate on time may result in denied boarding and removal of checked baggage, with the airline not responsible for any resulting costs or losses.
Riyadh Air Check-in rulesRiyadh Air offers a Young Solo Flyer (Unaccompanied Minor) service for children aged 5–15 years traveling alone. The service is mandatory and free for ages 5–11, and optional for ages 12–15 for an additional fee. The service includes assistance from check-in through arrival and must be booked at least 24 hours before departure.
Unaccompanied minors in Riyadh AirFind quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Riyadh Air.
Alternative Airlines' Riyadh Air guide, marked updated September 2026, lists one cabin bag measuring 56 × 36 × 23 cm for each cabin, with weight limits of 7 kg in Economy, 12 kg in Premium Economy and 15 kg in Business. This is third-party information; verify it against your ticket and the airline before purchasing or travelling.
The third-party guide dated September 2026 lists 25 kg for international Economy Lite, 30 kg for Smart and 35 kg for Flex. These are fare-level weight allowances, not permission for every individual bag to weigh that much. Confirm the allowance shown on the airline-issued ticket.
The third-party guide lists 35 kg for international Premium Economy Lite, 40 kg for Smart and 45 kg for Flex. Confirm applicability to your itinerary and individual-bag restrictions with the airline and your ticket.
No. The third-party guide lists 45 kg, 50 kg and 65 kg respectively. Do not apply this international table to domestic flights within Saudi Arabia; check the actual ticket before purchase.
The third-party guide states that domestic Economy Lite includes no free checked baggage, although it may be purchased. Smart includes 25 kg and Flex 30 kg. These domestic allowances differ from identically named international fares; check the specific flight segment.
The third-party guide lists 30 kg for domestic Premium Economy Smart and 35 kg for Flex; domestic Business Smart, Flex and Elite are listed at 40 kg, 45 kg and 55 kg respectively. Do not infer allowances for fares not listed, and confirm the actual ticket.
The third-party guide describes 4K OLED entertainment screens at every seat with Bluetooth audio connectivity on Riyadh Air's Boeing 787-9. This describes that aircraft configuration and does not guarantee identical facilities on other or substituted aircraft.
The third-party September 2026 guide describes Sfeer as Riyadh Air's loyalty programme, with spend-based earning, points that do not expire and points-sharing features for friends and family. Check Sfeer's actual earning and transfer terms; this does not establish that every partner flight earns points.
The third-party guide lists free gate-to-gate Wi-Fi on Riyadh Air flights as a Sfeer-member benefit. It does not say that every unregistered passenger receives free access. Confirm membership requirements and availability on the actual flight.
The third-party guide states that Riyadh Air is not a member of oneworld, Star Alliance or SkyTeam, instead developing individual partnerships including Delta, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Virgin Atlantic. Individual partnerships do not automatically provide alliance-wide benefits; verify connecting-flight and loyalty benefits separately.
Explore the latest Riyadh Air (RX) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026Explore the latest Riyadh Air (RX) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Riyadh Air is Saudi Arabia’s new flagship airline, based in Riyadh and launched to support the country’s wider aviation and tourism ambitions. Backed by the Public Investment Fund, it aims to connect Saudi Arabia with major cities around the world while offering a premium, modern travel experience. The airline is positioning itself as a digital-first carrier with a strong focus on design, technology, and high-end service, combining contemporary branding with Saudi hospitality. Officially starting operations in 2026 with brand new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners debuting service to London Heathrow, Riyadh Air is expected to play a major role in making Riyadh an important global transit hub.
| Cabin | Seat pitch | Seat width | Seat recline |
|---|---|---|---|
| EconomyBoeing 787-9 | 79 cm | 44 cm | 13 cm |
| BusinessBoeing 787-9 | 114 cm | 57 cm | 180° |
| Premium economyBoeing 787-9 | 97 cm | 49 cm | 18 cm |
Riyadh Air baggage allowance varies by cabin class, fare type, and route, with checked baggage included on most fares and higher fare classes offering larger allowances. Passengers may check multiple bags within their total allowance, but each individual bag must not exceed 32 kg or 300 cm total dimensions. Carry-on baggage is included and varies by cabin class, with one cabin bag plus one personal item permitted, subject to size and weight limits.
Riyadh Air Baggage rulesRiyadh Air passengers traveling with a recognized service animal may be accommodated if they provide written confirmation from the appropriate authority that the animal has been trained to assist with their disability. Passengers are encouraged to notify the airline at the time of booking, although reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate requests made later.
Flying with pets on Riyadh AirRiyadh Air defines infants as children under 2 years of age, who must travel with an accompanying passenger aged 16 years or older, with one lap infant allowed per adult. Bassinets are available on most flights (subject to availability) for infants under 6 months and up to 11 kg. Each infant is entitled to 1 cabin bag up to 5 kg, 10 kg checked baggage, and one free stroller, carrycot, or pushchair.
Riyadh Air Infants policyPassengers must complete check-in by the deadline specified in their Riyadh Air booking (Order). Failure to check in or arrive at the boarding gate on time may result in denied boarding and removal of checked baggage, with the airline not responsible for any resulting costs or losses.
Riyadh Air Check-in rulesRiyadh Air offers a Young Solo Flyer (Unaccompanied Minor) service for children aged 5–15 years traveling alone. The service is mandatory and free for ages 5–11, and optional for ages 12–15 for an additional fee. The service includes assistance from check-in through arrival and must be booked at least 24 hours before departure.
Unaccompanied minors in Riyadh AirFind quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Riyadh Air.
Alternative Airlines' Riyadh Air guide, marked updated September 2026, lists one cabin bag measuring 56 × 36 × 23 cm for each cabin, with weight limits of 7 kg in Economy, 12 kg in Premium Economy and 15 kg in Business. This is third-party information; verify it against your ticket and the airline before purchasing or travelling.
The third-party guide dated September 2026 lists 25 kg for international Economy Lite, 30 kg for Smart and 35 kg for Flex. These are fare-level weight allowances, not permission for every individual bag to weigh that much. Confirm the allowance shown on the airline-issued ticket.
The third-party guide lists 35 kg for international Premium Economy Lite, 40 kg for Smart and 45 kg for Flex. Confirm applicability to your itinerary and individual-bag restrictions with the airline and your ticket.
No. The third-party guide lists 45 kg, 50 kg and 65 kg respectively. Do not apply this international table to domestic flights within Saudi Arabia; check the actual ticket before purchase.
The third-party guide states that domestic Economy Lite includes no free checked baggage, although it may be purchased. Smart includes 25 kg and Flex 30 kg. These domestic allowances differ from identically named international fares; check the specific flight segment.
The third-party guide lists 30 kg for domestic Premium Economy Smart and 35 kg for Flex; domestic Business Smart, Flex and Elite are listed at 40 kg, 45 kg and 55 kg respectively. Do not infer allowances for fares not listed, and confirm the actual ticket.
The third-party guide describes 4K OLED entertainment screens at every seat with Bluetooth audio connectivity on Riyadh Air's Boeing 787-9. This describes that aircraft configuration and does not guarantee identical facilities on other or substituted aircraft.
The third-party September 2026 guide describes Sfeer as Riyadh Air's loyalty programme, with spend-based earning, points that do not expire and points-sharing features for friends and family. Check Sfeer's actual earning and transfer terms; this does not establish that every partner flight earns points.
The third-party guide lists free gate-to-gate Wi-Fi on Riyadh Air flights as a Sfeer-member benefit. It does not say that every unregistered passenger receives free access. Confirm membership requirements and availability on the actual flight.
The third-party guide states that Riyadh Air is not a member of oneworld, Star Alliance or SkyTeam, instead developing individual partnerships including Delta, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Virgin Atlantic. Individual partnerships do not automatically provide alliance-wide benefits; verify connecting-flight and loyalty benefits separately.