Maldivian, ATR sign deal for 2 aircraft to enhance regional connectivity

Maldivian has inked a firm order for two ATR 42-600 aircraft in a bid to enhance its regional fleet. These modern and highly efficient aircraft, equipped with extra-efficient PW127XT engines and featuring spacious cabins, will replace older turboprop models. The move aims to bolster connectivity to communities and businesses in the Maldives archipelago while contributing […]

Emirates, Maldivian establish interline partnership

Emirates and Maldivian on Thursday announced an interline partnership, enabling Emirates customers to access 16 popular holiday destinations in the Maldives beyond Male. The agreement successfully follows on from last year’s signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two airlines, to explore opportunities for mutual cooperation. The interline agreement will create more options […]

IndiGo to resume direct Hyderabad-Maldives flights from Oct 31

IndiGo is resuming direct flights between Hyderabad and Male, from October 31. The introduction of these new non-stop flights will help boost tourist traffic between India and The Maldives, while also providing travellers with increased convenience. The Maldives is one of the most popular destinations for Indians, and traffic from India to the archipelago has […]

Munich, Zurich as Beond airline’s first European launch cities to Maldives

Beond, the world’s first premium leisure airline, has announced that Munich and Zurich are the initial origin cities for the airline, flying to Malé, Maldives. The inaugural flights are scheduled for November 2023, with the Munich inaugural departing November 15, and the Zurich inaugural departing November 17. “We are thrilled to announce Munich and Zurich […]

Maldives to launch new international airline; eyes long-haul destination

Maldives is set to launch a brand new international airline in an ambitious move to boost tourism and connectivity. Maldives Fund Management Corporation (MFMC) and Island Aviation Services Limited (IASL), which already operates the national carrier Maldivian, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at a ceremony held at the economic ministry on Thursday to establish […]

Air India to begin non-stop flights from Bangalore, Mumbai to Maldives

Air India is gearing up to introduce non-stop flights connecting Maldives with the Indian cities of Bangalore and Mumbai. In previous winter seasons, Air India had operated direct flights to Maldives; however, these services were not available during other times of the year. Villa Travels, Air India’s Maldivian passenger sales agent, took to social media […]

Vistara to offer direct daily flights to Maldives from Oct 1

Full-service carrier Vistara said on Saturday it will increase operations in Male by offering direct daily flights to and from Delhi, starting October 1. Vistara, a joint venture between the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, will operate an A320neo aircraft in a three-class configuration on the route, enhancing connectivity between India and the Maldives, according […]

Aeroflot boosts Moscow-Maldives flight frequency

Aeroflot, the flagship airline of Russia, is set to intensify its flight connections between Moscow and the Maldives in response to growing demand. The carrier has officially announced its plans to enhance the frequency of flights between the two destinations, offering increased convenience for travellers. The upcoming expansion will particularly impact flights SU320/321 to Malé, […]

Maafaru airport expansion will establish Noonu economic hub, says pres

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih disclosed on Monday that the development of N. Maafaru International Airport is well underway, propelled by a company linked to the royal family of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The project’s completion will pave the way for the Noonu atoll region to emerge as a pivotal economic center, solidifying the area’s […]

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Beond receives CAMO approval from Maldives Civil Aviation Authority

Beond, the world’s first premium leisure airline, announced on Monday that it has received Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) approval by the Maldives Civil Aviation Authority (MCAA). The airline received approval under the recently-enacted MCAR-CAMO regulations. “We are pleased to have received approval from the MCAA for our CAMO,” said Nantha Lenin, Chief Operations Officer […]

Etihad Airways to increase Maldives flight frequency for winter season

As the summer season heats up, Etihad Airways is gearing up for a significant expansion in the upcoming winter season. In a strategic move, the airline is set to increase its flight frequency to the Maldives by adding 7 flights per week. Starting from December 1, a total of 3 additional flights will be introduced, […]

Singapore Airlines to upgrade Maldives flights to A350-900

Singapore Airlines (SIA) is set to enhance its flight services across its network during the upcoming Northern Summer 2024 operating season (from March 31, 2024, to October 26, 2024). This strategic move aims to cater to the robust demand for air travel to key markets. As part of this initiative, SIA will upgrade its existing […]

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