What happened
Beond Airlines, a premium leisure carrier headquartered in Dubai, has announced a major network reshuffle effective December 2026. The airline will route most of its flights from Malé (MLE) to Europe via Red Sea International (RSI) in Saudi Arabia, replacing its current hub at Dubai World Central (DWC). The affected routes include London (LHR), Milan (MXP), Moscow (SVO), Munich (MUC), Paris (CDG), and Zurich (ZRH). Beond holds pick-up and drop-off rights at RSI, allowing passengers to connect to or from the Red Sea tourism development. This change provides an alternative to Dubai, potentially influenced by regional dynamics and government incentives for the new Saudi destination. The airline currently operates Airbus A319 and A321 aircraft on these routes, requiring a fuel stop