dnata, the world’s leading aviation and travel services provider, partners with beOnd, the world’s first premium leisure airline, to strengthen connectivity between Dubai and a growing portfolio of in-demand leisure travel destinations . dnata supports newly launched airlines to promote their unique services and provide world-class services to UAE travelers. beOnd currently operates two routes connecting Al Maktoum – Dubai World Central (DWC) to Male (MLE) in the Maldives and Zurich (ZRH) in Switzerland.
With its primary hub at Velana International Airport in the Maldives, beOnd is one of the only airlines in the world to meet the growing demand for premium travel and offer all-business class service at increasingly affordable prices. Options offered by airlines include chauffeured transportation and access to airport lounges to enhance passenger comfort. The airline aims to serve 60 destinations around the world over the next five years and further expand its footprint across Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
dnata Representation Services has been appointed as the airline’s general sales agent (GSA) in the UAE, and its team is currently providing a full range of travel services to beOnd customers to and from Dubai. Local infrastructure has been established to enhance sales, marketing and distribution support to meet current demand and future routes.
Simon Woodford, vice president of global aviation services at dnata Travel Group, commented: We are pleased to partner with beOnd as the airline’s premium services will enhance connectivity from Dubai to popular leisure travel destinations. With a convenient four-hour flight time, a luxury getaway to the paradise islands of the Maldives is in demand year-round, and depending on the season, Zurich offers an escape to nature or a gateway to world-class skiing. ”
Daz Hunjan, CCO of beOnd, added: “We look forward to working with dnata to establish the unique private jet-style experience that beOnd offers to travelers from Dubai. Our team understands our vision of providing a unique luxury experience between the UAE and the Maldives and further afield destinations.This is a new route established in response to market feedback. Our customers will now benefit from the additional services provided by dnata.”
UAE travelers on beOnd can experience exclusive business class cabins in an all-flat configuration, gourmet dining and luxurious amenities. beOnd currently operates four weekly flights from Dubai (DWC) to the Maldives (MLE) and two weekly flights between Dubai (DWC) and Zurich (ZRH), with return fares starting at AED 7,429 per ticket to Male. Prices start from 8,100 dirhams. For each flight ticket to Zurich.
