Saudia unveils new A321 XLR business...

The VantageSOLO suite offers more storage and privacy

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) unveiled its latest state-of-the-art business seat at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai.

Visitors to Saudia’s booth had the opportunity to experience the VantageSOLO suite, which will be fitted on the airline’s new Airbus A321 XLR aircraft.

The VantageSOLO suite provides increased storage space and more privacy than previous business class seats, with a shield around the back and an additional door at the aisle. The suite also features an 18-inch TV screen and seats can fully recline into flatbed mode.

Saudia CEO, Captain Ibrahim Koshy said: “We firmly believe that the VantageSOLO suite represents the epitome of comfort, privacy and luxury.

"At Saudia we are deeply committed to finding new and innovative ways to further enhance our guest experience. Our new business class offering is the embodiment of Saudia’s dedication to constantly evolving its products and services to deliver a superior customer journey underpinned by the very latest technological developments.”

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The Airbus A321 XLR aircraft will service destinations across Europe, the Indian subcontinent and Africa, including Milan, Barcelona, Brussels, Rome, the Maldives and Dakar.

In addition to the launch of VantageSOLO suite, Saudia has announced its new economy class seat, the z400. The seat will feature a 13-inch screen and a "generous" seat recline.

For more information, visit www.saudia.com