Maldives-based luxury airline beOnd announced on March 23, 2026, new routes connecting Male (MLE) with Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and London Heathrow (LHR) starting December 2026. The services, each operating three times weekly, include a technical stop at Dubai Al Maktoum (DWC).
Flights to LHR begin December 15 with Airbus A321 aircraft: B4220 departs MLE at 2100, arrives DWC 0200+1, then LHR 0630+1; return B4221 leaves LHR 1225, DWC 2125, MLE 0630+1. Paris CDG service starts December 17: B4040 MLE 1900 to DWC 0005+1 to CDG 0520+1; B4041 CDG 1400 to DWC 2145 to MLE 0650+1. beOnd’s fleet features all-business class Airbus A319 (44 seats) and A321 (68 seats).
Airports were unconfirmed initially by a spokesperson, but schedules confirm CDG and LHR. Launches await governmental approval, with bookings soon available online and via global distribution systems.
beOnd will expand Male-Zurich (ZRH) from twice weekly to five starting December 15 using A319/A321 mix, and Male-Munich (MUC) from two to four from December 17. All European routes feature Middle East stops, recently DWC or Riyadh (RUH).
Addressing regional airspace issues, beOnd stated, “All operations are conducted in coordination with aviation authorities and follow internationally approved air corridors, with safety remaining the airline’s highest priority.”