Premium Airline ‘BeOnd’ Unveils First Aircraft
Premium airline BeOnd unveiled its first aircraft at Velana International Airport (VIA) on October 9, 2023. The aircraft has 44 business class seats. BeOnd is a joint venture between SIMDI Group (Maldives) and Arabesque (UAE). CEO Tero Taskila announced initial flights to Zurich, Munich, and Riyadh, with expansions to Milan, Bangkok, Dubai, Beijing, and Shanghai. Fares start at $2,000 from the Middle East and €3,800 from Europe. Special Maldivian fares are not yet determined. SIMDI's Managing Director Mishal Ibrahim Mohamed Didi stated a goal of 50% Maldivian employees. Scheduled flights begin in November with two weekly flights.
Premium airline BeOnd unveiled its first aircraft at Velana International Airport (VIA) on October 9, 2023. The aircraft has 44 business class seats. BeOnd is a joint venture between SIMDI Group (Maldives) and Arabesque (UAE). CEO Tero Taskila announced initial flights to Zurich, Munich, and Riyadh, with expansions to Milan, Bangkok, Dubai, Beijing, and Shanghai. Fares start at $2,000 from the Middle East and €3,800 from Europe. Special Maldivian fares are not yet determined. SIMDI's Managing Director Mishal Ibrahim Mohamed Didi stated a goal of 50% Maldivian employees. Scheduled flights begin in November with two weekly flights.
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Premium airline BeOnd unveiled its first aircraft at Velana International Airport (VIA) on October 9, 2023. The aircraft has 44 business class seats. BeOnd is a joint venture between SIMDI Group (Maldives) and Arabesque (UAE). CEO Tero Taskila announced initial flights to Zurich, Munich, and Riyadh, with expansions to Milan, Bangkok, Dubai, Beijing, and Shanghai. Fares start at $2,000 from the Middle East and €3,800 from Europe. Special Maldivian fares are not yet determined. SIMDI's Managing Director Mishal Ibrahim Mohamed Didi stated a goal of 50% Maldivian employees. Scheduled flights begin in November with two weekly flights.
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