Many of the credit card offers that appear on this site are from credit card companies from which we receive financial compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). However, the credit card information that we publish has been written and evaluated by experts who know these products inside out. We only recommend products we either use ourselves or endorse. This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers that are on the market. See our advertising policy here where we list advertisers that we work with, and how we make money. You can also review our credit card rating methodology.
We may be compensated when you click on product links, such as credit cards, from one or more of our advertising partners. Terms apply to the offers below. See our Advertising Policy for more about our partners, how we make money, and our rating methodology. Opinions and recommendations are ours alone.
First announced in late 2022, the all-business-class startup airline, Beond, has revealed more of its operational plans, including an anticipated launch in fall 2023.
Here’s what you need to know about this new Maldivian airline.
Based in Malé and set to start flying in the fall of 2023, Beond plans to operate the Airbus A321 in an all-business-class configuration of just 68 lie-flat seats. According to CNN, the airline will initially fly a small fleet of Airbus A319 aircraft with 44 seats before switching to the larger A321. Dubai and Delhi are the first 2 confirmed destinations to the Maldives for the new airline.
Beond bills itself as the “first premium leisure airline” with a private-jet-like experience, high-end dining, and interior finishes designed by Italian manufacturer Optimares, which supplied interiors for the custom-designed Four Seasons A321 jet.
The airline’s new $17 million funding round will help expand the team, scale marketing and sales efforts, and invest in aircraft. “Beond will operate a premium leisure experience for customers while bringing to bear the benefits of a lightweight, low-cost operation based on the collective decades of experience of our team,” said Beond’s Chairman and CEO, Tero Taskila.
Eventually, the airline’s goal is to fly nonstop from the Maldives to 60 destinations around the globe, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Hot Tip:The Maldives is one of the most sought-after luxury destinations in the world. Here is our guide to some of the best ways to get there on points and miles.
A new luxury airline based in the Maldives is said to be launching in a matter of months, with Delhi and Dubai as its first destinations. With a competitive and relatively niche market, it remains to be seen if Beond can be successful as a high-end boutique airline, or at the very least if it can even begin operations.
Was this page helpful?
Chris is a freelance writer and editor with a focus on timely travel trends, points and miles, hot new hotels, and all things that go (he’s a proud aviation geek and transit nerd). Formerly full time at The Points Guy, his work can now be found at AFAR, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Washington Post, and Lonely Planet, among others
Get the latest travel tips, crucial news, flight & hotel deal alerts... Plus — expert strategies to maximize your points & miles by joining our (free) newsletter.
We respect your privacy. Please view our privacy policy here.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Disclaimer: Any comments listed below are not from the bank advertiser, nor have they been reviewed or approved by them. No responsibility will be taken by the bank advertiser for these comments.
0 comments
Any thoughts or questions? Comment below!
Email needed if you'd like comment updates. It will NOT be published.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.