# Beond Airlines Hasn’t Paid Staff In Months, Asks Them To Work Anyway

_Jun 15 12:56_

Tags: Beond Airlines, Dubai, Maldives, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, airline, industry news

Beond Airlines, a premium leisure carrier based in Dubai, is two months behind on staff salaries and has asked employees to continue working without pay while awaiting funding. The airline recently suspended regular commercial operations through the fall

## Summary

Beond Airlines, which launched in 2023 and operates primarily to the Maldives from Dubai with a small fleet (A319 and A321), is facing significant financial strain. According to a company memo from CEO Tero Taskila, the airline is two months in arrears on salaries while awaiting additional funding, potentially tied to approval from Saudi Arabia’s GACA for a new venture. Despite suspending regularly scheduled commercial operations through the fall low season, Beond is asking staff to continue working to operate charter flights. The CEO stated that these flights help protect the company's ability to pay owed wages, though no specific payment date was given. The situation highlights concerns about the airline's business model, citing high jet fuel prices, seasonal demand, and refueling stop complexities

## Why it matters

Affects Beond Airlines loyalty members and route planners.

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/beond-airlines-hasnt-paid-staff-months-asks-them-work-anyway) — Ouch: Beond Airlines Hasn’t Paid Staff In Months, Asks Them To Work Anyway

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