Consultants sought for development of L. Kaddhoo Airport

Kaddhoo Airport Company Limited, the operator of L. Kaddhoo Airport, has recently revealed its search for consultants to spearhead the master plan, concept design, and overall redevelopment of the airport. This announcement, made on Thursday, signifies the airport’s commitment to enhancing its infrastructure and services. The deadline for interested parties to submit their bids for […]

Emirates Group ramps up recruitment globally; prepares for steep growth trajectory

The Emirates Group is laying the groundwork for its next big growth phase with a mammoth drive to recruit the best minds and talent globally across 180 unique roles. The Group is looking to cherry-pick cabin crew, pilots, engineers, IT professionals and customer service agents at both Emirates and dnata. Despite tough labour market conditions […]

Oman Air resumes Maldives flights with 4 weekly service

Oman Air has announced the resumption of flights between Velana International Airport in Maldives and Muscat International Airport in Oman. With four weekly flights, travellers can now embark on a journey to explore the breathtaking vistas of Oman and create unforgettable memories. The news has generated excitement among travel enthusiasts, who have been eagerly awaiting […]

Beat Eid holiday rush at VIA; arrive 3 hours before departure

The Maldives Airports Company Limited (MALC) has issued an important advisory for travellers during the upcoming holiday season. To ensure a hassle-free journey and avoid potential delays, MALC recommends that passengers arrive at the main Velana International Airport (VIA) three hours before their departure time. With the start of a nine-day holiday period from Friday […]

Batik Air launches direct Malaysia-Maldives flights

Batik Air, formerly known as MalindoAir, on Friday launched direct flights from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to the Maldives. The airline’s inaugural flight with 121 passengers received a warm welcome with a water salute at a special ceremony at Velana International Airport. Operating three weekly flights between Sri Lanka, Malaysia and the Maldives , Batik Air […]

Daily domestic air travellers to reach 2,500 in Eid holidays

An average of 2,500 passengers per day are expected to travel from Velana International Airport (VIA) to domestic destinations during this Eid holidays, according to the latest estimates by Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL). The nine-day holiday period, starting from Friday and extending until July 1, coincides with the end of the academic year and […]

Passenger traffic on the rise, says IATA

Global passenger traffic results for October shows continued growth for both domestic and international traffic, IATA has announced.

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