FlyBEOND - Luxury Airline with NO Passengers!

[@JoshCahill]

Follow me on instagram.com/gotravelyourway as I board Air India's new Airbus A350 on Monday - don't miss out! Thanks :)

[@travelswithsi8932]

Good luck, my last 2 air India flights were awful.

[@maitreyabhattacharya]

Will you be posting it to KZbin as well?

[@JoshCahill]

@@maitreyabhattacharya Yes of course :)

[@teazerfemi]

You are simply the best King Josh Cahill

[@soumiksamanta1376]

Looking forward to it!

[@FlywithMagnar]

I'm based in the Maldives. Before Beond started their operations, I met some of the crew members on the beach. They are from Thailand and were eager to start flying. I hope Beond get the snags sorted out. It is a unique concept, and they deserve success. And next time, you must experience the seaplanes! Remember to bring your scuba gear.

[@silvanostagni]

The inside looks like a posher version of the A318 all-business British Airways used to fly from London City to New York in an all-business configuration, even the IPAD for IFE.

[@johntanner7929]

Thanks for the honest report in comparison to the fluff that Sam Chui posted weeks ago

[@mochagreen]

I’m no Sam Chui fan but this time to be fair, Sam didn’t really fluff this product on his video either.

[@delta_cosmic]

Once Sam Chui got exposed, he's now a joke.

[@mmc9828]

What does that mean? I've only seen Sam Chui a few times. @@delta_cosmic

[@maxsaviation9512]

@@delta_cosmicExposed for what?

[@Magyar9Andras]

Sam Chui is just brown nosing every airline they offer him money for to pu the product into good light. Josh (hopefully) never becomes like this!

[@FlyingMaxFr]

Funny how your review strikingly differs from Sam Chui's (paid?) trip review a few days ago ;) Way more detailed and constructive, company management should be blessed to get such review to improve the product!

[@mythicalmermaid5757]

Yes. I would rather watch Josh’s review. I know it will be honest.

[@JoshCahill]

I have no issues with Sam doing paid reviews but it should be clearly communicated from his side. His recent Qatar Airways promotion in response to my review shows that he does anything for money unfortunately.

[@lindabarrett5631]

I want true unbiased reviews, not bought reviews. Disappointing.

[@LiveInSydney]

Stopped watching Sam’s videos a while ago

[@LiveInSydney]

@@JoshCahill Stopped watching Sam’s videos a while ago

[@brandonwallis2788]

The cabin crew were dealt a bad hand with a broken plane and everything missing!

[@richardtalbot8769]

according to google the airline only has a fleet of 1 plane.

[@marklease9717]

Beond should be at the top of their game launching this service. Apparently this isn't the case. Particularly insofar as there were only 4 pax on the flight, they should have been over attentive, if anything. Also I'm surprised that with a tech stop at Dubai they didn't seem fit to have the issue of no water resolved. Perhaps their director of inflight services should be on a light flight like this noting the deficiencies. Simply acquiring an old A319 and filling it with semi-nice seats doesn't make one a player in international premium transportation.

[@LuchinoBruttomesso]

Only 4 passengers? I get it’s business class so it costs more but,Even if all the passengers paid the price that Josh paid. I don’t think $8,888 is cutting it for this route

[@Sporty12boy]

I think it might have something to do with them being new, time of year, among other reasons!

[@itsjustsushi2023]

And that are only the gross earnings...

[@justarandombird]

Maybe they get a part of their income from doing cargo runs aswell (even though the a319 has limited space, i don't think passenger luggage will take all of said space in the cargo hold below)

[@jschudel777]

This flight probably cost around USD 200k.

[@DA-qn1tf]

No airline is making money straight on the start. Usually it’s between the second and the third year into operation.

[@ingoos]

how to use the gadgets could also be done via a looping video while passenger are waiting to board. then a one-on-one follow-up after the meal service.

[@JoshCahill]

Great feedback but since there is no built-in screen they would need to program the ipad accordingly. Depends if its possible but I love when people come up with solutions since I'm sure the airline is reading comments!

[@mariuscheek]

To be honest, I haven't flown for a couple of decades, but for business class I'd expect direct aisle access these days..

[@gavinjordan-smith8476]

I spend a lot of my time on airplanes weekly, I am always intrigued by single class, and more importantly, business class airlines for long haul - the FlyBeond product looks interesting - to answer your question, perhaps if FlyBeond can partner with one or two of the major airline alliances. They may have a better reach to passengers and leverage the marketing platform the Airline Alliances represent… with limited passengers it will not survive. Nevertheless, I would like to see these types of airlines survive but also some of the discounted international long haul airline products like Zipair and AirJapan succeed putting pressure of FlyBeond and LeCompagnie that can redefine luxury vs other major airlines. Keep up the good work Mr. Josh Cahill!!!

[@thaimaxcan]

As you mentionned too much lights during the sleeping time. Usually in business it is quite dark so you can sleep.

[@ellisonketovore]

Great honest report, thank you Josh!! No toothbrush, likely because there's no water so they probably removed them from the kits.

[@hannesk.1470]

You have whater from the galley/bottels

[@chrisjacobsen5558]

I don’t think running water being broken is sanitary. Thanks for the review as always!

[@botox1603]

I think anyone outside of US prefers not to have fake interactions with crew, asking "hiiii how was you dayyy", as we're not friends nor I care about telling them about my day, nor they actually care about my day. So stating that as a minus is a rather subjective thing that depends on the passenger. Also, if I came to the plane with a camera, tripod and a wireless mic and she offered to explain how to use headphones -- i'd consider it to be demeaning and extremely rude.

[@konstantinos4395]

That's actually accurate. Even constantly asking if you need something is exhausting.

[@OgoTheKeeper]

Speak for yourself. When I pay thousands of dollars, i better receive that attention. If I don't need the extra service, its easy for me to let them know. In fact, I don't know how you came to the conclusions that the rest of the world doesn't want that service. Reads like tales from my behind.

[@krisb-travel]

Good staff to say they acknowledge the problem. That’s all people want usually

[@30SECONDINTERNETNEWSUPDATE]

In the U.S. there used to be an airline called Midwest express it was all biz class gourmet meals two across biz class seating through out the entire plane and they even baked their famous chocolate chip cookies on board it was an amazing airline… miss them !!

[@christinecain5094]

I miss them too. Flying with them was a great experience. Great food, friendly Midwest hospitality, and those AMAZING chocolate chip cookies. The entire plane smelled like them. My kids loved them. They were my hometown airline. So sad they were taken over.

[@kristenbasmr]

I remember the steak & lobster - what a great airline that was!

[@quiksilverz2451]

Took Midwest Express for a day trip in high school from Omaha to DC. Was quite the experience.

[@gailcal]

I would not take it as well as you did, Josh. No moist towel before landing, lights in my eyes when I want to sleep, no toothbrush or even running water. To top it off, sleeping my next to a stranger! Any Business Class experience must be better than that.

[@JRWatchman85]

I don't know, I think you were very generous to them with the review. If this is suppose to be a high end, business class product but they can't even do basics like a functioning cabin and full amenity kit, it makes me wonder what corners are being cut elsewhere.

[@stefking6112]

4 Pax - an average load factor for FlyBeond. They will disappear faster than expected. Flights out of Munic are already massive reduced.

[@adam.dzwoniarek72]

A great review as always. Someone, though, should be held accountable for those shortcomings, especially that it's all business class.

[@Kiwiaviatornz]

I think this airline needed a review like this to see what they can improve on.

[@NightwingTV]

Good to see you back Josh, thought you were going through some trouble or something but you were probably just taking a break.

[@yonkers01]

Josh - We had a similar airline here in Oz a number of years ago called "OzJet". They were running 4 x 737-200's and were primarily a charter jet company. They started operations in 2006 and ceased in 2012.

[@SoloSailorDave]

Some airlines need to learn that Business and First Class are much more than just different seats.

[@akshaybolisetti4945]

Hey cahill ur content is really great these days

[@LofoDub54]

Some people like Josh, Sam, NonstopDan, yourtravelTV (German), some people don't. But in the end all of us are aviation fans sharing different point of views based on our feelings needs and experiences. That is the reason why I do not understand aviation freaks bashing...and I will keep watching all of them.

[@jesseray6340]

They are running out of cash soon it won't last!

[@DA-qn1tf]

@@benlee8260 What a comment !? Just shows what type of person you are.

[@Anonymouswatcherandcommenter]

@@DA-qn1tf Someone who relays facts?

[@nonesuchtofu]

what a nice surprise! we have been missing you!

[@sebinamuwanga]

Beond will stay. It is a very interesting concept. They need to work on a few teething problems and your review is a fantastic eye-opener.

[@Steve-sd1sb]

Love your videos. A couple of suggestions: Personally, I would love more detailed descriptions and reviews of the menus, what food and drinks you ordered, and the quality. Also, please don't forget to tell us at the start of the videos how long the flight is.

[@precipio1]

Every plane should look like this..

[@keiming2277]

6:52 Tomatoes be like : Seriously, dude ?

[@hajow9303]

Josh' mommy probably gave up on him eating his veggies at some point

[@JoshCahill]

@@hajow9303 I used to have a very difficult relationship with vegetables when I was young. I'm getting a lot better though haha...

[@FlyingMaxFr]

How can this all be profitable when the only (mildly) successful all business class airlines are transatlantic flights, not touristic destinations, and pax are not entitled any rewards/miles unlike with airline alliances? That's a big gamble

[@Ryanhothersall]

Close but not quite there. For that price I would expect all the little details to be sorted out.

[@X99Zero]

Awesome, I was waiting for this!

[@NickHirschmann-x7l]

I am in the middle of planning a trip with Beyond; for that price, I am still looking forward to it

[@Jglendab8153]

As you’ve pointed out; there are little things that needs to be tweaked. However, they should have been tweaked before the public started flying

[@clairedobson2240]

Great honest review Josh. Good to see you at least had a good station manager at check-in.

[@Xxxypher]

To be honest, a few of the issues can be smoothed out over time with feedback and improvements in ordering stock but that livery might take some extra work. I'm not a fan of block colour liveries.

[@theshieldhero7062]

I am still trying to figure out what category of customers the airline is trying to target. Firstly, they used an A319 to make it a fully business class aircraft. I would have understood an A321 but A319 ? Secondly the route they are operating, they are directly competing against Emirates, Qatar, Air France, Oman Air, Condor, British Airways and Austrian Airlines. For the price of 2000-3000, you could easily get a better business class product and experience with the competitors or even fly in first class. I don't see the aircraft will be full of passengers consistently even during high seasons.

[@odzergaming]

whats wrong with A319?

[@morganf963]

I like these “new tech” revamps of legacy flying experiences. Honestly, they should have gone with wired headphones for the ipads. Much easier for users to use and uses less battery as well. Several airlines tried using tablets in the past in order to save on the massively expensive IFE systems, I have yet to see any that were entirely well managed software wise.

[@lbdan80]

Minus the seating, this business class seemed a bit sub par for me in many areas.

[@4evertrue830]

I like the business class product idea, i am sure it will work at the right price perhaps a little less than $1,000. My take about the business class seat arrangement is, it is the wrong type. Each BC seat should have window access and the IFE should have been connected to the seat.

[@ianhiles8706]

Not the newest of air frames - This used to be G-EZEA of Easyjet delivered in December 2003 ...

[@bardo0007]

Really , no wonder they struggle!

[@goodtimes474]

if there is only such a small amount of passengers per flight like yours i couldn't see how they could stay in business the seat and the interior looks very luxury and beautiful high end

[@gailcal]

One of the pleasures of flying solo business class is having space to myself. It looks like, with this configuration, I would be sleeping with the person next to me. Ick

[@jonathanlovo7391]

i like the video very much Josh well done

[@captainCaybrew]

I feel like this airline really needs the A321XLR to succeed for flights to Europe. People prefer nonstop flights almost all the time. The technical stop interrupts sleep and the inflight experience in general.

[@antonwolfman]

Actually they are planning to receive few a321LR/XLR by the end of 2024. So I guess this a319 with DWC tech stop is just temporary thing

[@captainCaybrew]

@@antonwolfman hopefully that plan will come to fruition because that technical stop is not gonna work long term

[@kanehi3275]

They should've coordinated the color of the plates with the plane.. black. Looks like a good starter airline. Thanks for the review.

[@n1icolas]

Welcome back after 3 weeks of no uploads..

[@cbiasizzo]

As a former United Airlines flight attendant I apologize you were the unlucky one to have a broken water system. I'd love to give some insight. Unlike engine troubles, which can be fixed in a matter of hours, water system issues are UGLY, and it takes days to fix. Most companies don't have the manpower to fix it before the next flight. It usually gets written up, and must wait until the next mandatory maintenance inspection. As for cleanliness, in the US, if the flight is crossing the pond, warm water and soap are mandatory.

[@mansooralhashmi1099]

7:35 beats headphone not Bose

[@tobiasOB89]

4 passengers.. Even at that price how can they possibly make it in the long run.. Especially considering your marks on the trip :) Great review as always :)

[@Enlightenment246]

I like your job but hate flying so better you do the great job you doing, thank you.

[@maldives_emergency_vehicles]

A new airline, hopefully in the near future everything will get improved and better than now

[@davidsavage6227]

What a gorgeous interior. Food is beautifully presented. The cost for operating this plane has to require a lot more paying customers. Worrisome that there were only a few people on your flight.

[@PilotWanderlust]

Thanks for the share!

[@ianhamilton396]

Sadly it won't last even though BA had a good run on the LCY>JFK route. Unfortunately, you need plenty of the great un-washed at the back of the bus plus a dozen or so in Business to be sustainable and then have a chance at profit. J-Class on its own won't work.

[@jetcrazy7773]

Another very honest review. Thanks Josh.

[@iauwgoiwug]

Wow! Josh enjoy your trip . I’m new subscriber. Love it

[@jschudel777]

Usually, even all business class services that offer a good / working product don't make it, so I can't see this airline making it with so many things already not working from the get go. There is absolutely no excuse for a startup airline to not have a working faucet or working entertainment or a caring crew. Of course it is frustrating when you are making USD 10k on a flight that costs probably around USD 200k...

[@JeanClaudeCOCO]

A cool and short instructional video while the passengers are seated when the flight attendant hands them the device after drinks are poured would be a nice touch. There is reason legacy airlines have excelled at Business class, it’s because of trail and error over decades, and having a plan from the moment Business class passengers arrive at the airport. The service has to run like clockwork, and every part of that boarding process has to be intentional with the comfort, and safety of the passengers in mind. An informed guest is the best guest when you welcome them into your home. You have to set the expectations and nothing was on this flight. They’re a new airline but coming straight out to court business class passengers and not meeting basic level of expectations is a no no.

[@Simon_PieMan]

If you have a window seat you have to climb over the reclined passenger next to you to go to the toilet?

[@all-yt]

A risky business/concept. They try on a large scale what others do (successfully) on a smaller scale. Fingers crossed. Since they are new in business, they should take Josh's comments as a basis to improve. I'm ok with the food shown but wouldn't be at all with an open amenity kit, a "lousy" iPad (even if the device is expensive) and no hot water (tech failures can happen, I know). BTW, thanks for showing that rather rare Luxair airplane at that destination.

[@samuelmartin707]

Great video Josh!!!! For what you paid for it wasnt worth the price I feel. Josh you are the man keep up the great work. 2 thumbs up my friend!!!!

[@AdamWorgan-i4o]

I feel like they should be filling their planes with some nice offers as well. Not just holding out for people to only pay the full fare. Half price would still only attract the right clients to be honest

[@EmilioGarcia-di7tj]

chair looks comfy but something's missing - variety!

[@Atlantis-mr1ln]

This has been done before. PrivatAir, La Compagnie... as long as the money keeps flowing somehow it might work. Good luck to Beond.

[@lawnsbynick8275]

Is that Noel Phillips in the hoody 😂

[@sakeerbaji]

Mr JoshCahill A350&You Great!❤🧡💛💚💙

[@frankbarr1101]

At the price you paid Josh, Im not sure any Business product is worth that amount but having said that the idea is a good one!

[@ludgerkellner]

Thanks for the great objective review ! You deserved a break - your eyes are really looking tired, when you arrived in the Maledives 😂

[@simongray8019]

Were both bathrooms out of water? or have they removed one

[@costa328]

Josh , is there a reason why you never review an airline from South America? It would be interesting. Not many people do.

[@thomasandersson1887]

its fun too follow you in your travel ,thanks from sweden stockholm

[@scottevans2685]

It's difficult to see how this airline is a viable concept. With corporations squeezing pennies until Abe Lincoln screams for mercy, Business Class flights are reserved for the executive ranks, who make up a very tiny percentage of passengers. The idea that you can fill an entire airline with such passengers, particularly on an obscure, less-traveled route like the one Josh flew here just seems ludicrous. I don't see BeOnd being around for very long unless they focus their services on the more heavily traveled destinations, and even then it's a big risk.

[@Tagg63]

This is not geared to Executives...it is for leisure travel.

[@misahorna]

07:37 How come You were watching Sarah Willis, a fabulous, quite famous horn player from the Berlin philharmonic orchestra? I'm a horn player, with a passion for aviation (and photography, as it happens) so I noticed 😊 Anyway, about Your channel, I too stopped watching Sam Chui some time ago, as I discovered Your channel and got to really like quite informative and entertaining videos. Keep it going strong 💪🏼 I envy you. I haven't fly for some 15 years or more, I can't afford it.

[@jimdavids6708]

Is this a dry airline ? If so the aren’t going to get much more traffic on this route

[@theodoretekkers]

Welcome back Pete Dunne.

[@toddmurphy523]

Two business class passengers sitting side by side, both using tablets could cause problems when both passengers are trying to find the optimal viewing vantage.

[@xaviercastagnet344]

I don’t think this business model will work on this destination with a stop in DWC •••• all business class cabin flights should be more focus on business destinations such as La Compagnie is doing between Paris and New York• I wish the best to BEOND.

[@matthewhargrove6884]

Apparently, they will be adding Apple Vision Pros to the IFE system

[@jone7414]

I saw another minor point... checking again your boarding pass at the plane door.. come on, they check already with your passport at the gate...

[@plk942]

This video reminds me of the so called “world’s five star airline” who also was operating a full A319 business cls from DOH to LHR daily service which ended up being a total fail and they had to stop using it. The flights were mostly departing half empty 😂

[@christianbayerstein5243]

At least better than Lufthansa who once flew from Frankfurt to Pune in India with an A319 with standard European business class and a fuel stop in Baku, the absolute horror flight for 3000 bucks in business class 😂😂😂😂😂

[@plk942]

@@christianbayerstein5243 I’m not sure if it was better than LH or not. What I know is that pax never liked that aircraft and the product. Pax were mostly preferring the long haul aircrafts rather than the A319, hence flying empty, loss of revenue. That’s why they stopped it (so the decision of implementing such a product by such a huge airline was a joke and total fail as it never worked) 🤣

[@devanarayananj1291]

The experience sounds like flying emirates first class on your first leg and ryanair for your second

[@joannharrington2279]

How can you operate without water? Surprised they would let them fly. /he concept is great however it sounds like the crew needs more training. Hopefully they will reimburse some of your airfare. Please don't get banned from this airline. The hotel looks nice. Enjoy the beach and your bed when you get home. Safe travel to you.

[@lynncook1281]

Same thing happened to me on Singapore airlines,they told me I had requested a special meal which I hadn’t and then kept asking me did I want my special meal.

[@chuckrose1111]

Many others have tried this concept around the world. They will try. However, I am not able to see it successfully making it. I would like to see them to successfully make it, thought.

[@andremp03]

That no running water is an absolute no no

[@Bayzaat]

Silverjet…….memories. We know where this is heading.

[@MakeDuunaaThaimaassa]

4 customer on the plane and they was out of toothbrushes LOL

[@MrTayaran]

4 passengers is a red flag!

[@yaronsteinbuch3956]

Excellent review, as usual. The details are always important. Full business class fare demands the appropriate experience and you clearly did not get it. No running water? No toothbrush? No connectivity? No, thanks.

[@delta_cosmic]

this airlines has some potential but they definitely need more work.

[@maxeany]

I bet their flights from Milan will be full. A lot of premium demand from Milan to the Maldives that usually get fulfilled by emirates. But if they don lower their prices they won’t get a lot of customers

[@gatopreto]

The Munich region is by far the wealthiest in Germany, I guess that’s why they choose MUC as one of their first destinations … but yes, I would still choose emirates or Condor non stop over this.

[@marlonlee9379]

Don't really like that configuration and seat layout, the window seat pax will have to climb over to get out of the seat. Yeah the first set crew was not up to standard as this is considered as a luxurious airline but they are beyond regular.

[@hajotheunissen5342]

Good work!!

[@jacksparow421]

La Compagnie but worst 😂

[@kuru61]

@13:01: B727!

[@teazerfemi]

Great Josh Cahill thanks a million sir