Beond, the world's first premium leisure airline, has begun its luxurious regular flights to the Maldives. This new airline took flight on 15 November 2023, and it is set to revolutionize the travel experience with its unique luxury, and lay-flat configuration, bringing passengers to the Maldives from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
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Beond's Fleet and Seating Configuration
Beond operates a fleet of state-of-the-art Airbus A320-family aircraft. The airline launched operations with an Airbus A319, which offers seating for 44 passengers in a luxurious all-lay-flat configuration. The aircraft, which is roughly 20 years old, first flew for EasyJet before being transferred to some other airlines. The airline plans to expand rapidly. It will take delivery of an Airbus A321 in late 2023 and an Airbus A321LR in 2024. Both the A321 and A321LR will feature 68 fully flat Business Class seats, as opposed to only 44 seats on the A319. Beond aims to have a fleet of 32 state-of-the-art Airbus A320s within five years to fly to 60 destinations around the globe.
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Beond's Routes
Beond began its operations with flights between Male, the capital of the Maldives, and Riyadh. Shortly after, it launched flights between Male and Munich, and Male and Zurich, with a refueling stop in Dubai. The airline intends to launch flights from Male to Dubai and Milan as of March 2024.
The Beond Experience
Beond has worked with renowned West Coast-based boutique brand, innovation, and design consultancy Paulwylde on its positioning, brand strategy, naming, identity, and cabin experience design. The Airbus planes will all boast spacious interiors with premium comfort seats that combine the best of the world’s large aviation and business jets.
Conclusion
Beond's entry into the aviation market marks a new era in luxury travel. With its all-business-class flights, the airline is set to provide a unique and luxurious travel experience for its passengers. As it begins its regular flights to the Maldives, travelers can look forward to a journey that is as memorable as the destination itself.
