Airline cancels all summer holidays with 72 hour notice to passengers

Airline cancels all summer holidays with 72 hour notice to passengersThe flight carrier has abruptly cancelled its entire network for the whole summer, with passengers now left scrambling for refunds - and uncertainty hanging over the companyCommentsNewsRachel Vickers-Price UK and World News Reporter04:01, 21 Apr 2026Updated 04:17, 21 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesA number of flights have been cancelled(Image: ANIK)A key airline has abruptly pulled all of its summer flights, leaving passengers scrambling for refunds as holidaymakers face uncertainty over their travel plans.‌Beond Airlines confirmed it will halt all services between the Maldives and Europe, as well as routes via Dubai, with flights not expected to resume until October at the earliest.‌While the carrier initially pointed to a seasonal pause on its European routes, it now appears the disruption is far more extensive. Flights across its entire network – including Middle East connections – are no longer available to book, suggesting a full shutdown rather than a limited adjustment.‌View 3 ImagesBeond airline only has business class - and all the seats can turn to beds(Image: Instagram/flybeond)Customers with existing bookings are being contacted and offered 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 other airlines in the event of disruption, in a move raising eyebrows amongst passengers.The airline, which launched in 2023 as a premium all-business-class carrier, had focused on luxury travel between Europe and the Maldives.Behind the scenes, mounting financial and operational pressures appear to be taking their toll on the luxury airline, as rising fuel costs make long-haul routes increasingly expensive to run - particularly for smaller airlines with limited resources. The airline operates a limited fleet of...