New All-Business-Class Airline Plans U.S. Launch in 2026
A rare bit of good airline news is on the horizon: a new all-business-class carrier is aiming to launch in the United States next year. Anchorage-based New Pacific Airlines has partnered with Dubai-headquartered boutique airline Beond to create a premium service called Beond America—an ambitious attempt to bring a luxury, all-business-class model to U.S. skies.
Tom Hsieh, CEO of New Pacific Airlines, describes the project as a “boutique, luxury airline experience . . . not seen in the U.S. skies.” Under the proposal, New Pacific would operate flights marketed under the Beond brand, expanding Beond’s upscale leisure model—which currently connects European cities to the Maldives—to North America.
Both airlines come to the partnership with unusual backstories. New Pacific began life as Northern Pacific Airways nearly four years ago, unveiling a sleek Boeing 757 and a plan to emulate Icelandair’s transcontinental hub strategy. The airline intended to connect U.S. cities with Asia through Anchorage, but leadership changes and operational hurdles prevented the запуск. Today, the carrier holds FAA certification and flies niche charter operations for sports teams and government clients.
Beond, meanwhile, launched in 2023 with a single Airbus A319 offering all-business-class service to Malé in the Maldives. The airline has since added a second aircraft and offers a high-touch onboard experience featuring lie-flat seating, multi-course meals, and premium wine service. Its long-term vision includes expanding from European hubs such as Milan, Munich, and Zurich, as well as routes from Dubai and Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Airport.
Beond’s Fleet and Plans
Currently, Beond (Beond-Simdi Operations Private Limited), based in Malé, Maldives, operates one A319-111 (reg. 8Q-FBA) and one A321-231 (reg. 8Q-FBB). According to Beond CEO Tero Taskila, the U.S. is poised to become a “key pillar” of the airline’s network. Under the proposal, New Pacific would operate up to eight Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft in all-business-class configurations of 56 or 68 seats. Service standards, scheduling, and network development would be managed collaboratively by both airlines.
Specific routes have not yet been announced, but the carriers say they plan to link U.S. cities with Caribbean and Latin American destinations, as well as operate select domestic transcontinental flights focused on seasonal luxury travel. Pricing details are also pending, though Beond’s existing fares—such as round-trip Milan–Malé flights from €1,895 (approximately US$2,194)—offer a possible benchmark.
Regulatory approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the FAA will be required before any flights launch. Industry observers caution that the venture is still speculative. Travel blogger Ben Schlappig has described Beond’s global ambitions as “fantastical” and “bizarre,” raising questions about whether this latest expansion will materialize.
Still, Beond America enters a growing niche. Florida-based Magnifica Air recently announced plans for semi-private, all-premium flights beginning in 2027. France’s La Compagnie already operates all-business-class transatlantic routes, while hybrid semi-private carriers like JSX and Aero continue to attract travelers seeking an upgrade from traditional commercial flying.
For flyers weary of cramped cabins, endless delays, and shrinking service levels, the possibility of a new all-business-class airline in the U.S. is certainly welcome—if it can get off the ground.
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