dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has recently announced its partnership with beOnd, the world’s first premium leisure airline. The partnership aims to boost connectivity between Dubai and beOnd’s growing portfolio of in-demand leisure travel destinations.
With its primary hub based at Velana International Airport in the Maldives, beOnd is one of the only airlines in the world that offer an all-business class service, catering to the growing demand for premium travel at affordable prices. The airline also offers optional services including chauffeur transfers and airport lounge access for enhanced passenger comfort.
The carrier aims to serve 60 global destinations in the next five years. Moreover, it seeks to expand its footprint further across Europe and Asia-Pacific regions.
“We look forward to establishing the unique, private-jet style experience that beOnd offers travelers from Dubai, working with dnata,” stated Dhaz Hunjan, CCO of beOnd.
beOnd’s expansion in the UAE
For its part, dnata Representation Services will be the general sales agent (GSA) for beOnd in the UAE. The team now provides a full range of travel services for beOnd customers flying to and from Dubai. The two entities also established a local infrastructure to increase sales, marketing, and distribution support.
“Across dnata Travel Group brands, we continue to see increased demand for business and first-class travel from the UAE,” stated Simon Woodford, vice president – Global Air Services at dnata Travel Group.
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Six weekly flights to Male and Zurich
beOnd currently operates two routes connecting Al Maktoum – Dubai World Central with Male (MLE), Maldives, and Zurich (ZRH), Switzerland.
beOnd’s UAE travelers can now experience its business class only cabin with all-lie-flat configuration, gourmet dining, and luxurious amenities. beOnd is now operating four flights per week from DWC to the Maldives (MLE). In addition, the airline offers two flights per week between Dubai (DWC) and Zurich (ZRH).
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