flynas, the low-cost Saudi air carrier, has announced the signing of an agreement with Safran, the prominent manufacturer of aircraft seats for both crew and passengers. The deal will see the next 60 new A320neo aircraft joining the flynas fleet fitted with the latest-generation seats, setting a new benchmark for comfort and convenience in low-cost aviation.
The new seat features were unveiled at the Arabian Travel Market, held in Dubai from April 28 to May 1, in the presence of Bander Almohanna, Managing Director and CEO of flynas, and Quentin Munier, EVP of Safran Seats France.
The agreement includes economy-class seats with a premium configuration located at the front of the cabin. These seats will be tailored specifically for flynas, incorporating smart cushion designs and advanced technologies to enhance passenger comfort—particularly important as flynas operates A320neo aircraft on routes of up to six hours duration. The new seats are specially designed for medium- to long-haul flights.
Scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2025, each aircraft will be fitted with 174 new seats, offering enhanced comfort, privacy, and functionality. Economy seats will include a holder for portable electronic devices, a dual USB A and C power port (60w output), a lower literature pocket, a coat hook and a cup holder. Premium Class seats, arranged across four rows, will feature greater seat pitch, adjustable headrests and a middle seat blocker to provide improved personal space and a more enjoyable in-flight experience.
Bander Almohanna commented: “Through our strategic partnership with Safran, we are poised to reimagine our future cabins with smart design, stylish features, and next-level technologies. These factors were instrumental in selecting seat types, which will be customised for flynas to offer our guests a unique way of enjoying their flights. This partnership aligns with our expansion strategy, launched in parallel with the National Civil Aviation Strategy, to connect KSA with 250 international destinations, accommodate 330 million passengers, and host 100 million tourists yearly by 2030, and the objectives of the Pilgrims Experience Programme to facilitate access to the Two Holy Mosques”.
