<ul><li>Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new airline, is planning to include a first-class cabin on some of its planes as it aims to compete for elite passengers.</li><li>The airline is in talks to buy more aircraft, which will 'almost certainly' include a first-class cabin.</li><li>This move comes as first-class air travel has been gaining popularity, with European carriers introducing luxurious cabins.</li><li>Riyadh Air aims to attract more tourists to Saudi Arabia, as part of the country's Vision 2030 plan, by offering a level of luxury on par with its competitors.</li></ul>

Seat the rich: Saudi Arabia's new airline plans to compete for first-class passengers

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