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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 9 MIN

Beond: The new business-class only airline flying from London Heathrow to the Maldives from December 2026

from Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

Could you be tempted by the prospect of an exclusive 44-seat aircraft?All-business-class carrier Beond is set to take passengers in some luxury to the Indian Ocean. Rhys Jones, aviation editor for Head for Points, has sampled the cabin. We also talk about Relax Row, the clever three-seat flat bed in economy that Air New Zealand conceived and United Airlines has now picked up.And will there ever be a proper flat bed experience in economy or premium economy?This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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