Beond Airlines launched operations in 2023, and it brands itself as the world’s first premium leisure airline. The company is headquartered in Dubai, but primarily operates flights to and from the Maldives. I reviewed the airline in 2024, and the onboard product was super pleasant.
A lot about the company seems questionable, and it’s hard to make sense of what’s going on at the airline. For example, in April 2025, the airline announced it would add 18 new destinations in 2025 and 2026, despite not having any more planes on order (at least as far as we know).
Over six months later, the airline added a single new seasonal route to Red Sea International, but it came at the expense of another route. Oh, the airline also announced it would add subsidiaries in all kinds of countries, launching premium leisure airlines in the United States, India, and more.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
