BeOnd Operates First Direct European Flight to Red Sea International Airport

Maldives based airline BeOnd has operated the first direct commercial flight from Europe to Red Sea International Airport (RSI) arriving from Milan on November 12.

The flight marks the start of scheduled international operations at RSI, located on Saudi Arabia’s western coast. BeOnd will operate twice-weekly services between Milan and RSI, offering lie-flat seating in an all-business-class configuration.

The launch coincided with the TOURISE Global Tourism Summit in Riyadh, where Red Sea Global confirmed the airport’s readiness to receive international passengers. The flight was greeted by airport officials and representatives from Red Sea Global and daa International, the airport’s operator.

Tero Taskila, CEO and Chairman of BeOnd, stated: “We’re proud to be the first airline connecting Milan directly to The Red Sea and AMAALA, destinations that perfectly align with BeOnd’s vision for premium leisure travel. This route offers an elevated journey to an extraordinary destination. We’re grateful to the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in Saudi Arabia and Ente Nazionale per l’Aviazione Civile in Italy for their support in making this route possible. We also want to thank Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), Saudi Air Connectivity Program (ACP), RSI and SEA Milan Airports for their continued support and for paving the way to help us add RSI to our growing network.”

Further route announcements and operational updates are expected as RSI expands its international network.