Providing a new option for luxury air travel, Beond, a dedicated business class airline, is ready to take off this fall.
Ahead of its November launch, the Maldives-based airline announced a number of new details on Wednesday, including destinations and luxurious onboard amenities.
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Beond operates flights from Munich, Germany to Male, Maldives. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fly to Zurich, Switzerland on an Airbus A319 (later on an A321ceo). The company's fleet has both 44- and 68-seat options.
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“This is a custom-built aircraft, made for us with great attention to detail,” Chief Executive Officer Tero Taskira said at a press conference, explaining the interior of the aircraft. “Each seat lets him lie 180 degrees flat, so there's plenty of room for a good night's sleep.”
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A Beond spokesperson said the company plans to expand to 60 cities and 32 aircraft over the next five years. Still, the focus will continue to be on the Maldives, one of the world's most desirable vacation destinations, home to world-class resorts and luxury all-inclusives. Needless to say, the number of dreamy hotels continues to grow.
Beond has not yet announced service to the United States, but it's sure to be an interesting alternative to the big Gulf carriers, at least for visitors already visiting Europe and the Middle East. In the coming months, Beond plans to add flights from Milan Malpensa Airport and Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport.
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“Beond is unique and completely different as the world's first luxury leisure airline,” said Taskira. “This is just the beginning of realizing his vision for Beyond.”
Premium airline prices are comparable to the prices passengers pay on other niche airlines. travel + leisure La Compagnie, winner of the World's Best Award, also offers a Lieflat-only experience.
“We are currently selling seats.” [for less than] $3,000 [round trip] from Riyadh,” Taskira said, adding, “Our goal is always to be the price leader.”
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Beond provides in-flight entertainment via Apple iPads and AirPods at every seat, but one thing the plane doesn't have is in-flight Wi-Fi.
“People want to escape the hustle and bustle and stay connected,” Tuskila said. “If you're like me and have a chance, [to log on]We are now pioneers in digital detox because you use it and never switch off. ”
