dnata, a premier global air and travel services provider, has teamed up with beOnd, the world’s first premium leisure airline.
The partnership aims to enhance connectivity between Dubai and top leisure travel destinations. dnata will support the newly launched airline to promote its unique offering and deliver top-tier services to the UAE travelers.
beOnd currently operates two routes connecting Al Maktoum – Dubai World Central (DWC) with Male (MLE) in the Maldives and Zurich (ZRH) in Switzerland.
With its primary hub based at Velana International Airport in the Maldives, beOnd is one of the only airlines in the world to offer an all-business class service, meeting the emerging demand for premium travel, at increasingly affordable prices.
The airline’s optional extras include chauffeur transfers, and airport lounge access. They are designed to enhance the level of passengers’ comfort. The carrier also aims to expand its global footprint across Europe and Asia-Pacific strives by serving 60 global destinations in the next five years.
dnata Representation Services has been selected as general sales agent (GSA) for the airline in the UAE, with its team now offering a full range of travel services for beOnd customers flying to and from Dubai. Local infrastructure has been established to boost sales, marketing, and distribution support, to cater to current demand and future routes.
Simon Woodford VP – Global Air Services dnata
“Across dnata Travel Group brands, we continue to see increased demand for business and first-class travel from the UAE. We are delighted to partner with beOnd as the airline’s premium offering enhances connectivity from Dubai to popular leisure travel destinations. Luxurious getaways to the paradise islands of the Maldives, at a convenient four-hour flight time, remain in demand year-round, whilst seasonally Zurich offers an escape to nature or a gateway to world-class skiing.”
Dhaz Hunjan, CCO of beOnd, stated that, “We look forward to establishing the unique, private-jet style experience that beOnd offers travellers from Dubai, working with dnata. With a long track record of local excellence, its team understands our vision to deliver a luxury experience unlike any other between the UAE and Maldives, and destinations further afield. We have been very pleased with the reception to our new routes so far, established in response to market feedback, and our customers can now benefit from additional services dnata provides.”
Travelers from the UAE with beOnd can enjoy its business class only cabin with all-lie-flat configuration, gourmet dining, and luxurious amenities.
beOnd currently operates four flights per week from Dubai (DWC) to the Maldives (MLE), and two flights per week between Dubai (DWC) and Zurich (ZRH), with return fares starting from AED 7,429 ($2,006) per ticket to Male and AED 8,100 ($2,187) per ticket to Zurich.
