A luxury airline offering business class seats only has announced the launch of its first flights from London and Paris to the Maldives.
The boutique airline’s premium flights to and from major European cities are set to start in December 2026.
There will be three weekly services planned for each route: from London Heathrow Airport and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Malé International Airport, in both directions.
While the flights are considered direct as no layover is required and you don’t have to book two flights, there will be a 45-minute refuelling and technical stop at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai.
Flights will operate on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, with a midday departure from London – the route is planned to launch on December 16.
You land in Dubai around 9pm and arrive in Male at 6.30am.
The return flight is set to depart Male at 9pm, landing in Dubai at 2am before carrying on to Heathrow for a 6.30am arrival.
Fares from London start at around £2,700 return.
Luxury airline bOnd is set to launch new routes across its network between Paris and London and the Maldives
beOnd’s strategy focuses on connecting travellers from the world’s leading cities through an all premium, lie-flat experience designed for effortless travel.
The planes are kitted out with all the luxurious amenities you might require.
As well as the lie-flat seats, they boast seat shells designed by Ferrari, euronews reported.
The airline calls itself the ‘first pure luxury airline’ and aims to provide an ‘exceptional inflight experience that exceeds your expectations and caters to your needs and preferences’.
For foodies, the airline offers a curated menu and an extensive wine list.
It also provides private chauffeuring to the airport.
The airline has fostered increased tourism to the Maldives from the Middle East and Europe.
beOnd maintains an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) in the Maldives, its home.
The business class-only carrier, which has lie-flat seats, will introduce the routes in December
Tero Taskila, CEO of beOnd, said: ‘The Maldives will always be our home. Our focus is on global expansion and bringing more tourism to the Maldives.
‘We are investing in new aircraft, new markets and new partnerships that will strengthen the Maldives’ global reach and open the destination to more premium leisure travellers year-round.
‘Our ambition is to shape the future of travel to the Maldives and to contribute to the country’s long term tourism growth.’
Since its commercial debut in 2023, beOnd has established itself as an award-winning airline, offering guests an all-business-class experience aboard its Airbus A319 and A321 aircraft.
The airline currently operates from Zurich, Munich, Milan, Riyadh, the Red Sea, Dubai, and Maldives, and will soon add the newly announced destinations.
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