beOnd, the world’s first premium leisure airline, has announced a USD 20 million investment to elevate its next generation of premium cabins through a new agreement with Italian seating manufacturer Optimares. The deal covers four complete shipsets, a total of 256 bespoke lie‑flat seats to be installed on the airline’s four incoming Airbus A321 aircraft, which are currently undergoing preparation ahead of entry into the beOnd fleet. The investment marks one of the airline’s l

Premium leisure airline beOnd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabia’s Air Connectivity Program (ACP) to expand direct all‑premium flights to Red Sea Global, marking a major step in the development of luxury tourism access to the Kingdom’s flagship Red Sea destination. The agreement, announced during the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, outlines plans for beOnd to operate nonstop all‑premium services from London, Paris, Milan, Munich and Zuric

beOnd, the world’s first all‑premium leisure airline, is preparing for its most significant scale‑up since launching operations, with plans to double the size of its Maldivian team by the end of 2026. The airline’s recent recruitment activity in Malé, including its fifth cabin crew assessment day, points to the growing staffing needs driven by its upcoming fleet expansion. With additional Airbus aircraft expected to join the operation over the next two years, beOnd is increas

Bahrain has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its position as a global aviation hub with the announcement of a strategic partnership between Gulf Air and Beond, the world’s first all‑premium leisure airline. The agreement brings together Gulf Air’s extensive international network and decades‑long reputation with Beond’s boutique, all‑flatbed, private‑jet‑style experience, creating a combined offering aimed at the world’s most discerning travellers. The partnership wa

Premium leisure carrier Beond is scheduled to operate a special flight from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Kobe, Japan today. The service marks a notable addition to the airline’s growing network of point-to-point leisure destinations, linking the Maldives with Japan’s scenic Kansai region. Unlike standard commercial rotations, the flight is understood to be a special operation, catering to travel demand between the two tourism hubs. Beond, which brands itself as the w

Premium leisure airline beOnd has taken a significant step in its Gulf expansion strategy, signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Bahrain’s Civil Aviation Affairs to explore establishing a Bahrain‑based Air Operator Certificate (AOC). The proposed operation would see up to 10 aircraft based in the Kingdom by 2030, targeting high‑yield leisure and business traffic and positioning Bahrain as a key node between Europe, the Middle East, Asia and, in the longer term, North America.