All summer flights for the airline on its Maldives and Europe routes, as well as services via Dubai, with no resumption expected until at least October

04:38, Tue, Apr 21, 2026 Updated: 04:42, Tue, Apr 21, 2026

Woman booking flight

Many who have booked with the company could be left without a refund (Image: Getty)

A major airline has abruptly suspended all of its summer flights, leaving passengers desperately seeking refunds as holidaymakers are thrown into turmoil over their travel arrangements.

Beond Airlines has confirmed it will cease all services between the Maldives and Europe, along with routes operating via Dubai, with flights unlikely to resume before October at the earliest.

While the carrier initially cited a seasonal pause on its European routes, it has since become apparent that the disruption runs far deeper.

Flights across its entire network – including Middle Eastern connections – are no longer available to book, pointing strongly towards a complete shutdown rather than a minor operational tweak.

Three individuals dressed in formal uniforms are standing side by side in front of a large aircraft. The aircraft features a dis

WARNING TAKEN FROM INSTAGRAMNew airline will only have business class - and all the seats can turn to bedsThe Maldives is about to get a little more accessible.Dubbing itself the world's first "premium leisure" airline, Maldives-based startup carrier Beond is launching point-to-point flights between cities across Europe and Asia and the nation's capital of Malé starting in November.At a press conference in Dubai on Wednesday, the new luxury airline unveiled its first plane: an Airbus A319, complete with a unique all-business-class interior. The company said it expects to receive Airbus A321 jets next year.Take a look at what customers can expect onboard the airline's newly unveiled A319, which has been customized to offer a "private jet" experience.https://www.instagram.com/flybeond/ (Image: Instagram/flybeond)

Passengers with existing bookings are being contacted and offered a range of alternatives, including rebooking for later in the year, travel credit valid for up to 12 months, or full refunds.

However, the business class-only airline quietly removed a previous promise from its website that guaranteed business-class rebooking on alternative airlines in the event of disruption, a move that has raised considerable concern amongst affected passengers.

The airline, which launched in 2023 as a premium all-business-class carrier, had carved out a niche in luxury travel between Europe and the Maldives.

Behind closed doors, growing financial and operational strains appear to be weighing heavily on the luxury carrier, as soaring fuel costs render long-haul routes increasingly costly to operate — particularly for smaller airlines with limited resources.

The airline runs a modest fleet of just two aircraft, an Airbus A319 and an Airbus A321.

Departure flight board with cancelation at the Airport.

The conflict in Iran has disrupted air travel across the globe (Image: ANIK)

The airline runs a modest fleet of just two aircraft, an Airbus A319 and an Airbus A321.

Further indications of upheaval have surfaced online, with the airline stripping back sections of its website, including customer assurance details and previous announcements regarding expansion plans.

Get travel news and expert holiday advice plus selected offers and competitions Invalid email

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy

Beond had previously set out bold growth ambitions, including a raft of new destinations, yet several of these proposals never came to fruition — casting serious doubt over its capacity to return to the skies following its summer break.